Job Description - Engineering Tutor

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 /

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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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