JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:Engineering
Job Title:Engineering Tutor
Responsible to: Head of Curriculum Area / Date:September 2017
Responsible for:N/A
Purpose of job:
  • To deliver and develop the curriculum within the area.

Responsibilities

ATeaching and Learning

  • To teachin the curriculum area as directed by the Head of Curriculum Area.
  • To carry out appropriate learner assessments in accordance with course/programme requirements.
  • Prepare and assemble suitable teaching materials and learning resources for the delivery of all courses/classes designated.
  • Maintain up-to-date syllabi for all courses/classes taught.
  • Have available and maintain schemes of work for all courses/classes, copies of each to be logged in the course management file.
  • To contribute to the organisation and administration of work experience placements as required.
  • To carry out regular tutorials with learners and maintain e- individual learning plans.

BCurriculum Development

  • To respond to new curriculum issues affecting programme delivery resulting from national development or local learner needs.
  • To develop the curriculum in line with employer and regional needs as directed by the head of curriculum
  • To develop and implement e-learning relevant to the curriculum area.
  • To Liaise with Business Development unit and assist on site visits where necessary to change curriculum
CCourse Leadership
  • To liaise with employers, placement providers and other external agencies as and when required.
  • To maintain the course management file for all courses with course leadership responsibilities.
  • To contribute to the marketing, promotions and enhancing of the profile of the curriculum area.
  • To monitor attendance, retention and achievements against college targets and national benchmarks.
  • To carry out course assessments of all courses with course leadership responsibilities according to the procedures in the College’s Quality Manual for learning programmes.
  • To be committed to the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers.
  • To carry out the administrative duties associated with the post including registers and timetabling requirements.

DGeneral

  • To safeguard children and vulnerable adults from harm and to report concerns in accordance with the College’s internal referral arrangements.
  • To foster good relationships and advance equality of opportunity between different groups and eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
  • To assist in the recruitment of learners to the College as required by the Line Manager or College senior managers.
  • To deal professionally with colleagues and external partners as required.
  • To ensure the confidentiality and security of all the College’s documentation and information.
  • To attend training/refresher courses and meetings as required by the Line Manager
  • To co-operate and take part in the College’s appraisal scheme and lesson observations.
  • To perform such other duties as reasonably correspond to the general characteristic of the post and are commensurate with the level of responsibility.

PERSON SPECIFICATION FORM

POST TITLE:Engineering TutorDATE: September 2017

Requirement / Essential /

Desirable

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Selection
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Experience
  • Experience of delivering Level 2 and Level 3 Engineering and Higher Nationals
  • Previous experience in an FE environment
  • At least 3 years of industrial Mechanical Engineering experience
  • Course management of engineering programmes including school links and Full Cost
  • Electronics, Pneumatics
  • Evidence of Good or Better teaching, learning and assessment
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Education/Training/Qualifications
  • Level 3 in Engineering discipline /
  • Possess or be willing to work towards a teaching Qualification – Certificate in Education/PGCE
  • A1/V1 or willing to work towards
  • Level 2 in Mathematics and English or willing to work towards
  • HNC in Engineering
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Specialist Knowledge
  • Knowledge of the new emerging skills in Mechatronics, the required skills and course developments
  • Health & Safety awareness
  • Curriculum developments across all levels to meet regional priorities
  • Consistency of analysing course level data to achieve outstanding success.
  • Knowledge of a range of EAL mechanical and fabrication units
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Skills
  • IT Literate
  • Good presentation skills
  • Must possess organisation skills
  • Good communication skills
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Qualities
  • Able to work under pressure to provide excellence in all areas of the college
  • Must be able to work under own initiative
  • Must be a team player
  • Suitable to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults
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DBS Check
Working arrangements and availability
  • Available to work between sites as required
  • Flexibility in working hours, to include some evenings and possible weekend work as necessary
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