Role: Lecturer in Accounts - AAT

JOB PROFILE

Salary:c £23.3k - £35.3k per annum (pro rata where applicable). Points 23 – 37 on harmonised pay scale

Accountable to: Faculty Area Manager forBusiness and Accounts

Accountable for:The course coordination and delivery of part time AAT provision

Principal duties:

To contribute towards the delivery of a high quality educational experience for all students, delivering services in a way that is sensitive and responsive and which displays the highest standards of customer care

Leading a course team and addressing issues relating to the awarding bodies’ requirements, including recruitment, success rates, student attendanceand course developments

Portfolio of responsibilities:

To plan, prepare and deliver teaching sessions as required.

To be responsible for assessing, recording and reporting on student development and progress, including attendance.

To undertake tutorial/pastoral and student support related duties.

To develop teaching and learning materials relevant to teaching duties and course team student groups.

To undertake initial guidance and advice interviews with potential students and contribute to the enrolment process.

To complete registration documentation and monitor student attendance and achievement taking appropriate action as required.

To contribute to and participate in quality assurance initiatives as appropriate.

To participate in classroom observation activities.

To review and evaluate lessons/courses within area of responsibility, with a view to continuous improvement.

To contribute to the course and team planning review processes / action plan and attend regular team meetings.

To liaise with the awarding body AAT and employers.

To produce an assessment calendar and track students’ progress.

To undertake other academic activity related to the role.

To maintain records (teaching and student related) as required.

To undertake course co-ordination, this specifically includes:
Leading your course team and addressing issues relating to the course for example recruitment, success rates, student attendance, course developments
Leading on the quality of course delivery including co-ordinating course reviews
Ensuring that students are registered, exam entries completed and that results are collated and reported

To work with employers and agencies to promote employer engagement on vocational courses, including work placementsand experience of work opportunities

To work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation

Sub Faculty duties

In addition to scheduled teaching and tutorials, all lecturing staff carry out departmental duties. Some, but not necessarily all of these duties include:

Course administration & co-ordination

Non specialist Student Assessment activities

Preparation of Learning Materials

Marketing

Course reviews and self-assessment

Marking students’ work

Open Evenings

Supporting portfolio building

Student Admission Interviews

Liaison with examining bodies

Student Reviews

Research

Risk Assessment

Other forms of scholarly activity

Professional Development

Attendance at team meetings and cross college events

Monitoring & management of course data

Preparing work for External verification

Internal verification

Corporate responsibilities

To contribute to the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the College
Ensure the responsibilities of the post are carried out in a way that reflects the standards, vision and values of the college
Deliver on key performance indicators across the College, aiming to deliver continuous improvement
Promote the College with employers, sector bodies, schools and the local community, developing effective partnerships with employers, the funding agencies and other representative bodies
To proactively promote Safeguarding practice, EDI and Health and Safety

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Role: Lecturer in Accounts AAT / E/D / A / I / T
Qualifications:
1 / Level 3 qualification in English, Maths or Functional Skills / E / 
2 / Degree, NVQ level 4 or equivalent in a relevant Accounts related subject / E / 
3 / To hold, or be prepared to achieve a recognised teaching qualification within an agreed timescale / E / 
Experience and Skills
4 / Experience of delivering teaching or training and knowledge of the range of teaching and learning methods / E /  /  / 
5 / Experience of working with a range ofstudents’ academic abilities. / D /  / 
6 / Related vocational experience within the Accounts/BusinessSector and a broad understanding of the subject area and its practical application / E /  / 
7 / Experience of providing structured student tutorials and using a range of academic tracking systems / D /  / 
8 / Experience of successful partnership working with validating bodies and their representatives / D /  / 
9 / Experience of teaching on a range of learning programmes / D /  / 
Personal Attributes:
10 / Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues / E / 
11 / A flexible approach to work and responsive to change / E /  / 
12 / Self-motivated with the ability to enthuse and engagelearners / E /  / 
13 / Commitment to own continuous professional development and to improve standards of teaching and learning / D / 
14 / Clear verbal and accurate communication skills / E /  /  / 
15 / Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding /Child Protection issues relevant to the post / E / 
Equality of opportunity
16 / A commitment to uphold and promote Equality of Opportunity / E /  / 

KEY:

E / Essential
D / Desirable
A / Assessed by Application Form
I / Assessed by Interview
T / Assessed by Test

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