Role: Sessional Lecturer Health and Social Care

JOB PROFILE

Salary:Hourly rate based on the Harmonised pay scale. c £23.3k - £35.3k per annum. Points 23 – 37 on harmonised pay scale

Accountable to: Faculty Area Manager in Health and Social Care

Portfolio of Responsibilities:

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.

To observe all college policies / procedures / working practices / regulations and in particular to comply with the College’s Equality and Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Financial Regulations, Safeguarding Policy and the Code of Conduct.

To undertake appropriate training and staff development.

To identify and develop individual contribution in the delivery of the college competency framework.

Main duties and responsibilities:

To plan, prepare and deliver teaching sessions and academic tutorials, and undertake student visit programmes as detailed on the teaching schedule.

To prepare teaching and learning materials and student assignments, within previously developed programmes and courses.

To be responsible for marking, assessing, recording and reporting on student development and progress

To complete registration documentation and monitor student attendance and achievement, reporting any issues to line management

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

To participate in classroom observation activities.

To review and evaluate lessons with a view to continuous improvement.

To contribute to course and team planning review processes through proportionate attendance at team meetings.

To undertake routine communication with parents and carers.

To produce an assessment calendar and track students’ progress.

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

To provide support to students relating to the courses taught as appropriate

To refer student support and welfare issues to line manager / support teams when appropriate

To complete Health and Safety risk assessments for off-site trips

To undertake routine communication with employers and agencies

To work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation

To uphold and continually develop in line with the Professional Standards for Teachers

To support portfolio building

Departmental duties

In addition to scheduled teaching and tutorials, all lecturing staff carry out departmental duties. These duties should be proportionate and reasonable in relation to the contracted hours of work. Some, but not necessarily all of the duties required of a sessional lecturer include:

Preparation of Learning Materials

Student Assessment activities

Contribute to course reviews and self assessment

Preparing student assignments

Parent’s evenings (where appropriate)

Marketing (where appropriate)

Open evenings (where appropriate)

Supporting portfolio building

Student reviews

Internal verification

Risk assessments

Attendance at team meetings and cross college events where called within working hours

Contribute to collecting and monitoring course data

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: Sessional Lecturer Health and Social Care / E/D / A / I / T
Qualifications:
1 / Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Maths and English or willing to achieve / E / 
2 / Degree, NVQ level 4 or equivalent in a relevant subject / E / 
3 / To hold, or be prepared to achieve an appropriate teaching qualification within an agreed timescale / E / 
Experience and Skills
4 / Experience of working with learners in a teaching or training capacity / E /  / 
5 / Broad understanding of the subject area and its practical application / E /  / 
6 / Knowledge of the range of teaching and learning methods / D /  / 
Personal Attributes:
7 / Able to work effectively in a team / E / 
8 / Ability to work in a flexible way, and prioritise workload / E /  / 
9 / Ability to take the initiative without requiring close supervision / E / 
10 / Desire and ability to support learners to achieve their potential / E / 
11 / Clear written and verbal communication skills / E /  / 
12 / Commitment to own continuous professional development / E /  / 
Equality of opportunity
13 / A commitment to uphold and promote Equality of Opportunity / E / 
14 / Demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and personal commitment to Safeguarding / E / 

KEY:

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

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