Business, Information, Construction and Engineering. Information Technology Lecturer

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1 Newcastle College is one of Britain s largest and most successful further education institutions. We are committed to quality and currently provide a wide range of programmes to over 3,000 students. Business, Information, Construction and Engineering Ref: 1548 Salary: 22,534-28,492 This post involves teaching and assessing on the L2 and L3 EDEXCEL BTEC Information Technology programmes and Additional Computing related programmes, across all levels of qualifications offered within the curriculum including full and part time programmes. Your hours of work will be flexible and may include evening and weekends according to student demand. You will be required to undertake course leadership responsibility which entails managing a course team, monitoring attendance, retention and achievement and learner support. The successful candidate will have a related degree level academic/vocational qualification in the relevant curriculum area of Computing and teaching qualification and will be a member of the Institute for Learning (IfL). West Lancashire College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Application forms and further information about these and all current externally advertised vacancies are available on the College Website by ing hrenquiries@westlancs.ac.uk or by contacting the Human Resources Department, West Lancashire College, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX. Please quote the reference number of the post in which you are interested. Closing Date: PROMOTING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

2 Job Description Reports To: Grade: Pension: Teaching Role Category: Programme Area Leader SOC Lecturer B TPS Full KEY TASKS: To teach on a range of courses and levels of provision within the curriculum area and to act as course leader on specifically defined provision and to operate within the college policies and procedures and to ensure that exemplary standards are reached and maintained KEY TASKS: SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES The following are Job Specific responsibilities for this position. 1. To plan, prepare, deliver and assess teaching and learning on a range of provision and levels 2. To act as Course Leader for the FE identified provision as required 3. To maintain all necessary documentation according to FE guidelines and college guidelines and to liaise with moderators and/or external verifiers / examiners as required. 4. To maintain appropriate student records to meet college and FE national standards for learners and courses for which responsible 5. To undertake research and updating as may be necessary to maintain currency of subject knowledge and IfL membership 6. To work as a team member and course leader within the curriculum section, contributing to the development, delivery, assessment and evaluation of provision. 7. To support and assist students with progression planning; applications for employment, higher education and other educational opportunities as appropriate 8. To hold course team meetings to ensure monitoring and maintenance of required standards 9. To provide cover for absent colleagues within agreed parameters 10. To provide course leadership and promote the delivery of high quality teaching and learning so that students of varying ability and differing backgrounds achieve their potential 11. To assist with student recruitment as required and to lead on recruitment to defined provision 12. To track learner progress and to implement interventions to promote high levels of retention, achievement The following are Standard responsibilities for all positions within the College. 1. Participate in any College staff review/performance management processes involving the identifying and meeting of training needs for self and others. 2. Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others. 3. Pursue the achievement and integration of equal opportunities throughout all College activities. 4. Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities appropriate to the level of this post. 5. West Lancashire College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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4 TECHNICAL PERSON SPECIFICATION Post Title: School/Service: SOC Technology Grade: SOC Lecturer B Prepared by: Tony Parker Teaching Role Cat: Full Role Involves SFL No CATEGORY REF CRITERIA DESCRIPTION 1. Skills & Abilities 1.1 Ability to consistently deliver teaching at grade 2 or better METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Applicaton / Evidence 1.2 Ability to act as an effective Course Leader Application / / References 1.3 Ability to manage own time and personal resources effectively 1.4 Ability to effectively use IT packages in day to day activities 1.5 Ability to use MIS to monitor course performance Selection activity 1.6 Ability to demonstrate the emotional resilience required in working with challenging behaviours 1.7 Have good administrative and record keeping skills Application / References 1.8 Ability to operate at level 2 Maths and English Application / Selection activity 2. Experience 2.1 Experience of working within the IT field in the last 3 years Applicaton / 2.2 Have successful experience of teaching, learning or mentoring, ideally in FE and HE Application / / References 2.3 Experince of assessing BTEC IT programmes 2.4 Evidence of implementing effective and appropriate strategies for maintaining good classroom management and learner behaviour 2.5 Have recent, relevant experience of teaching up to level 3 qualifications in IT. / Application 2.6 Experience of using IT packages in day to day activities / Application 3. Knowledge 3.1 Up to date knowledge of and insight to future developments within the IT area 3.2 Recognise the importance of Functional Skills / Skills for Life in learning and be willing to undertake appropriate development if required 3.3 Recognise the importance of Special Educational Needs in learning and be willing to undertake appropriate development on appointment 3.4 Have a critical understanding of the characteristics of effective learning and methods of assessments

5 4. Qualifications & Training 4.1 Have a degree or appropriate professional qualification to minimum Level 5 Application / 4.2 Have a teaching qualification at minimum Level 3 or be prepared to achieve Level 4 within 2 years of appointment Application / 4.3 Level 2 Maths and English Application / 5. Attitude/Disposition 5.1 West Lancashire College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. CRB / references 5.2 Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and professionalism / references 5.3 Reliable and conscientious approach to work / references 5.4 Have a genuine commitment to professional development 5.5 Have an ability to enable students of varying ability and differing backgrounds to achieve their potential Application / 6. Other Requirements 6.1 A full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle for business purposes or equivalent mobility Application / Driving License 6.2 Able to obtain satisfactory enhanced CRB clearance CRB application 6.3 Willing to obtain appropriate level of membership to IfL upon appointment (free to register online at Membership certificate following appointment 6.4 Able to demonstate eligibility to work in the UK Appropriate Home Evidence (Valid Passport or full birth certificate at ) 6.5 Ability to work flexible hours to suit the college, the demands of the industry and the needs of the learners including evenings at any college site Application /