JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: 60% Lecturer in Functional Skills English and Maths
Salary Range: £23,306 - £33,245 per annum
(Lecturers Scale, points 1-7)
Start Date: ASAP
Ref Number: JWL10
Background to the Post
The Technical Academy provides training and assessment for apprenticeships, work placed assessments, full and part time engineering courses from levels 1 to 3 and Apprenticeships at the college’s Leamington Spa, Moreton Morrell and Rugby Centres.
As part of the development of the full time offer at Warwickshire College and with a specific focus on functional skills in English and Maths; we are looking to recruit a lecturer to deliver English and Maths from Entry level to Level 2. In addition, there may be a requirement to teach skills related to gaining employment, such as CV writing, employability skills etc. We would also consider a job share for this role for candidates who are able to deliver either English or Maths.
Reporting to
The person appointed will report to the Technical Academy Manager on a day to day basis and work alongside the Academy staff.
Main Tasks
A. Teaching
The person appointed will be able to contribute to the teaching programme approximately 14 hours per week (to a maximum of 497 per annum). In order to engage the students in learning, the curriculum will be taught in an experiential and enterprising way, ensuring retention and enabling student success on the courses.
B. Preparation and Assessment
The person appointed will develop and produce teaching materials as required to support the delivery of the curriculum. He/she will undertake assessment as required by the relevant scheme and keep accurate records.
C. Administration
The person appointed will undertake administrative tasks relating to the programme(s) that they teach on and College requirements, under the guidance of the Academy Manager.
D. Quality Systems
The postholder will undertake Internal Verification as required by the line manager. The College has a lesson observation process and all lecturers will have an observed lesson each academic year.
E. Health and Safety
To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.
F. Safeguarding
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
Hours of work
The postholder will be expected to work such hours as are necessary for the proper performance of their duties and responsibilities, normally 22.2 hours per week (pro rata) The annual teaching hours are as described under (A) of this job description.
Place of work
The principal place of work will be the Leamington Spa Campus. However, the postholder may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises at which we may provide services.
Protection of Children and Young Persons (The Children’s Act 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a disclosure and barring service check, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification.
Annual Leave
The holiday entitlement is 35 days pro rata per annum plus 12 statutory days pro rata and dependent on working pattern.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Physical Make-up
Ability to perform the tasks as described in the job description. If you have a disability you should not be discouraged from applying, since there are schemes available within the College which allow for the provision of special aids, premises to be adapted and other appropriate support provided. Ways in which these schemes might help in particular circumstances can be discussed with HR when making your application.
Selection Criteria / Essential or Desirable / Method of Assessment: Application or InterviewEducation/Vocational Qualifications
A minimum of Level 3 qualification in a construction related subject. / Desirable / Application
GCSE A-C or equivalent qualification in English and Maths / Essential / Application
A nationally recognised teaching qualification: Cert Ed, Fento 3, PGCE or DTLLS / It will be essential for all lecturers to gain the PTTLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) within one year of appointment, plus the Certificate or Diploma in Teaching within 5 years of appointment to the College. These qualifications are mandatory for all lecturers and/or trainers who teach on a publicly funded provision. / Application
A level 4 subject specialism in English and/or Maths. / Desirable / Application
Experience
Experience of teaching Functional Skills English and Maths. / Desirable / A & I
Experience of being a Personal Tutor / Desirable / A & I
Experience of Internally verifying course work / Desirable / A&I
Experience of using the VLE to support learning / Desirable / A&I
Skills, Knowledge and level of competency
Ability to plan, prioritise and organise your workload / Essential / I
Ability to maintain appropriate record systems and contribute to required centralised systems such as, student attainment, progression, at risk / Essential / I
Ability to work without direct supervision and manage teaching and learning duties and workload of the post on a day to day basis / Essential / I
Ability to teach to a high quality standard with appropriate planning and organising of resources and to teach in an experiential and enterprising way / Essential / I
Ability to operate as a member of a team / Essential / I
Ability to retain students and enable their achievements to ensure improving success rates / Essential / I
Ability to manage classroom behaviours and create an environment conducive to learning / Essential / I
A willingness to undertake continuous professional development / Essential / I
Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet, spreadsheets and other software applications / Essential / A&I
Good problem solving skills / Essential / I
Ability to work to deadlines / Essential / I
Personal Qualities and Social Skills
Excellent communication, written and verbal and organisational skills / Essential / I
Excellent interpersonal skills / Essential / I
Flexible approach to work, self-motivated and the ability to motivate others / Essential / I
Committed to Equal Opportunities and student success / Essential / I
Warwickshire College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment / Essential / I
Demonstrate behaviours which support the College’s core values / Essential / I
Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity. / Essential / I
A driving licence free of major endorsements and the use of a motor vehicle or the ability to find alternative means of travel to attend business related activities that would satisfy the recruitment panel / Essential / A & I
Applications should be completed electronically via the College website (www.warwickshire.ac.uk) by the end of:
Sunday 16th March 2014
When selecting applicants for short-listing, the panel will consider the requirements listed in the Person Specification above. You are, therefore, advised to ensure that your application addresses the issues raised by providing examples/evidence.
We are conscious of the time and effort spent on applications. We do thank you for your interest, and we will let you know whether or not your application is successful at shortlisting. Due to the number of applications the College receives we are unable to provide feedback for candidates who are unsuccessful at shortlisting.
The College regrets that it is unable to pay expenses incurred by attendance at interview.
Lecturer in Functional Skills VL9