Job Title:Part Time Bank Lecturers in Animal Conservation and Welfare

KINGSTON MAURWARD COLLEGE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Part time Bank Lecturers in Animal Conservation and Welfare

Post Reference No:AC45a

Job Purpose:To teach and assess on FE and HE Level courses across the Animal Management curriculum whilst maintaining and achieving high standards. To provide general support and cover for the development of further Animal Management provision.

Reports to:Section Lead Animal, Care & Welfare (ACW), Equine & Commercial Activities (Animals)

Grade/Salary:£20.18 - £22.30 per hour including holiday pay which equates to academic salary scale points L4b – L6c depending upon skills and experience.

Hours:Variable hours per week

Status:Fixed term for one year

Safeguarding Status:Kingston Maurward College considers itself a ‘specified place’ for the purposes of safeguarding legislation and therefore all posts at the College are Regulated Activity. Someone cannot be employed by the College if they are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.

Functional Links With:Functional Skills staff, 1:1 support staff, Animal Park staff and Animal Care Centre senior technicians.

Vision:

The College is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated animal management lecturer with the ability to deliver high quality, inspiring lectures and practical teaching sessions. Good communication skills are a must. A flexible and positive attitude is required alongside the ability to challenge and motivate students. Teaching qualifications and an animal management qualification are both desirable. The role promises a varied and interesting workload. The successful applicant will have plenty of vocational experience as well as being able to demonstrate excellent administrative and organisational abilities in order to perform the role of Course Manager successfully. The role would suit someone who has worked in industry and is now seeking a new challenge.

Main Tasks and Duties:

Plan and co-ordinate the teaching/learning timetable for the programme area they lead in consultation with the Section Lead and within the framework determined by the Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Quality and cross college services.
Undertake teaching hours as contracted within the broad scope of the curriculum across a variety of levels and locations. This is likely to include some or all of the following subjects: Animal Nursing, Kennel & Cattery, Animal Health and Animal Behaviour.
Plan and review course content in consultation with colleagues within the ethos of continuous improvement.
Be responsible for the pastoral support and welfare of students in their group ensuring access to personal support through liaison with support services.
Monitor the attendance, punctuality and academic progress of students in their group.
Contribute to writing the Self-Assessment Report.
In line with College procedures, maintain contact with parents, guardians and employers, report on progress where appropriate.
Monitor and track the progress of individual students for all their learning.
Review student progress at least termly by collecting information against agreed targets; and setting challenging but realistic targets in action plans.
Evaluate the success of individual students in relation to their past performance and national standards.
Help students prepare for active participation in the workplace and community.
Provide reports and references for students as required.
Work closely with the Section Lead and Course Team to identify and develop new curriculum initiatives.

Use the College Disciplinary Procedure in liaison with the Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Quality.

To set a high standard of professionalism.
To monitor customer satisfaction and continually seek ways of improving the service for which the post is responsible.
To regularly review, adapt, and improve systems and procedures.
To support the College’s commitment to quality assurance including Investors in People and self-assessment.
To provide inspiring and challenging education and training for all learners and promote participation by a wider group of learners.
To undergo Personal Development Reviews as part of routine personal target setting.
To undertake appropriate staff development as agreed with the line manager.
To promote and be responsible for risk management in your area in line with the College risk management policy and procedures.
Where appropriate to undertake a teaching commitment as agreed with the Assistant Principal - Curriculum & Quality. For the 2013/14 academic year, this is likely to be a maximum of 50% of the annual target hours for the salary grade (ie a maximum of 396 hours).
To take active responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in College.
To promote an active commitment to equality and diversity.
To undertake such personal staff development as is agreed to be necessary for the development of the role and the individual.
To undertake an annual appraisal which clearly identifies targets for continued improvement.
To set a high standard of professionalism. This will include maintaining regular contact with colleagues, students and customers verbally, in writing and via e-mail.
To monitor customer satisfaction and continually seek ways of improving the service for which the post is responsible.
To regularly review, adapt, and improve systems and procedures.
To support the College’s commitment to quality assurance including Investors in People and self-assessment.
To promote an active commitment to the College’s approach to sustainability.
To provide or support inspiring and challenging education and training for all learners and promote participation by a wider group of learners.
To take proactive responsibility for Health & Safety at all times, reporting accidents, incidents and near misses which may affect staff, students, customers and visitors.

This range of tasks should not be construed as definitive or exhaustive due to the changing external environment within which the College operates. Other duties may be required within the general scope of the post.

Person Specification:

Essential / Desirable
Educational
Qualifications /
Experience /

Teaching, assessment and verification qualifications and experience.
In accordance with the FE Teachers Regulations 2007, teaching and instructing staff are expected to hold or be working towards at least PTLLS by their second year of appointment.Teaching staff will be expected to achieve the full DTLLS qualifications and gain QTLS within 5 years of appointment. Instructors will be expected to achieve at least CTLLS and ATLS within 5 years of appointment. Funding and time may be provided for new entrants without these qualifications. If you do not achieve the required DTLLS, CTLLS or PTLLS within the allotted time then the post will not be continued.
Experience of leading and managing staff teams and budgets at HE & FE level.
Experience of improving student retention and achievement.
Experience of identifying and developing income-generating activities.
Minimum level 4 qualification or professional qualification.

General management experience/qualification.
National curriculum involvement.
Marketing experience.
Experience of facilitating change.
Mentoring/coaching experience
Recruitment and selection of staff

An appropriate first aid qualification – either First Aid at Work or ‘Appointed Person’.
Veterinary Nursing qualification or extensive experience
Previous experience in teaching at HE level.

Knowledge /

Have a clear understanding and knowledge of current debates within the FE/HE sector.
Knowledge of funding methodology.
Continuing professional development

Knowledge of marketing processes.
Knowledge re. recruitment of students

Skills /

Ability to work as a member of a team.
Highly developed interpersonal skills.
IT literate.
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
Ability to write effective management reports.

Ability to contribute to achieving cultural change.

Personal Attributes /

Self directed with a high level of personal drive.
Commitment to achieving excellence through continuous improvement.
Enthusiastic with ability to motivate.
Willingness and ability to tackle poor (student/staff) performance.
Ability to communicate with staff/external bodies at all levels
Ability to problem solve

Good sense of humour.
Keen to embrace and deliver change.

Other requirements /

Prepared to work flexibly to meet work requirements.
Current driving licence.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in college.
Commitment to equal opportunities.

Terms and Conditions:

This is a fixed term appointment for one year.
The Contract of Employment will be based on the provisions of the Kingston Maurward Academic Contract.
The salary for this post will be in the range of £20.18 - £22.30 per hour which equate to academic salary scale points L4b – L6c depending upon skills and experience.
Working Hours will be variable per week during Monday to Friday with flexibility to meet business needs.
Holiday pay is included in the above rates of pay.
The notice period will be one month two months on either side.
Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme is available.
The appointment is subject to the College receiving satisfactory references.
The successful candidate is required to advise whether they are aware of any health condition or disability which might impair their ability to effectively undertake the duties of the position as outlined above. This disclosure may result in a referral to the Occupational Health Advisor for a medical clearance prior to commencing employment.
If you do not achieve the required DTLLS, CTLLS or PTLLS (if outlined in the Essential criteria of the Person Specification) within the allotted time then the post will not be continued.

ISA Registration and Disclosure and Barring Service

Under the Protection of Freedom Act 2012, this post has been designated as having Regulated status. The College is unable to appoint anyone who is barred from working with children or vulnerable adults to a Regulated position.

The offer of an appointment with the College is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure under the Protection of Children Act 1999 and the Police Act 1997. This means that when applying for a post, candidates will need to detail all convictions they may have – both ‘spent’ and ‘unspent’. The successful candidate will be advised of the Disclosure process in the letter offering them the appointment. Kingston Maurward College adheres to the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice in applying for Disclosures. Should you require a copy of the Code or our Policy Statements on the Recruitment of Ex Offenders or the Secure Storage Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information please contact the College Human Resources Manager.

Applications

Please return the completed Application Form by email to or by post to: HR Department, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY. Applications can also be made via

The Closing Date for Applications is:Wednesday 22 January 2014 at 9:00 am.

Proposed Interview Date:TBC

Applicants for this position must complete a college employment application form. CVs will not be accepted.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Aart Noordijk on 01305 215241 during normal working hours.

For further details on application forms or the recruitment process, please go to our website Alternatively, please contact the HR department by .

The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are made.

Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within 2 weeks of the closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short listed applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an interview date is specified).

Statement by appointed person:
(Section to be completed following offer of post to successful candidate)
I am pleased to confirm my agreementto the terms, conditions and duties stated within this job description and agree to undertake the role of Bank Lecturer in Animal Conservation and Welfare at Kingston Maurward College.
Signed: ......
Print Name (Block capitals): ......
Date: ......

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Date: Monday 25 November 2013