Health and Enterprise. Course Leader in Masters Business Management - Fixed Term. Salary: 25,078-33,613 per annum

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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 25,000 students. Health and Enterprise Course Leader in Masters Business Management - Fixed Term Ref: H&E 7412 Salary: 25,078-33,613 per annum This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and motivated individual who has a vision for the development and future direction of Business courses. The successful candidate will work within the Higher Education department of the School and have a related degree level academic/vocational qualification. This post involves preparation, teaching and assessing on Higher Education Business Management programmes, including Research Methods modules, across the Masters courses offered within the school. You will contribute to the management of the programme, the design and development of new modules and new delivery modes. You will also contribute to and manage module quality in content, delivery and assessment. In addition you will engage in module leadership and broader academic management. Your hours of work will be flexible and will include evenings according to student demand. You will be required to work with the course team, attend course team meetings and monitor punctuality, attendance, retention, achievement and success and identify areas of poor performance and implement actions to improve. You will also be expected to provide appropriate learner support and liaise with external professional bodies where appropriate. This post is fixed term until June Newcastle College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. s and further information about these and all current externally advertised vacancies are available on the College Website or by calling or by ing recruitment@ncl-coll.ac.uk. Please quote the reference number of the post in which you are interested. Closing Date: 14 February 2014 Promoting Equal Opportunities

2 Job Description Job Title: Reports to: Grade: Pension: Teaching Role Category: Course Leader HE Business Section Manager Lecturer LGPS Full Summary of key generic responsibilities undertaken by this role: 1. To deliver high quality teaching and learning (including tutorials) and undertake the full range of associated administration, quality, preparation and assessment processes. 2. To advise, guide and support learners to identify and achieve their learning aims. 3. To write learner subject reports which clearly articulate how improvement can be made and sustained. 4. To actively participate in the learner recruitment and selection process. 5. To fully comply with college processes 6. To use, access and update MIS data, including registers 7. To contribute to business planning and performance monitoring Course Leader specific: 1 to 7, plus: 8. To effectively manage a series of courses ensuring high levels of learner satisfaction, retention and achievement and progression (employment or further/higher study) 9. To review and undertake curriculum development in terms of quality, such as attendance, retention, achievement and progression, and modes of learning, such as unitisation and e-learning. 10. Through use of college systems and processes, to lead on quality assurance and improvement in: teaching and learning; assuring schemes of work; the assessment process, including internal verification; self-assessment report documentation; learner attendance, retention, achievement, progression both to employment and further/higher study 11. To lead the assessment process for the courses and liaising, as appropriate, with internal and external verifiers, moderators and other relevant external bodies. 12. To timetable at course/curriculum team level including organising learner groups and sub groups, staffing and accommodation, as appropriate. 13. To secure and contribute to a wide range of enrichment activities including visits, placements, visiting speakers and other activities. 14. To effectively track and document learners progress including individual learning plans 15. To maintain course files, course handbook and other course documentation. 16. To manage and participate in the learner recruitment and selection process. 17. To organise, chair and keep records of course meetings 18. To liaise with external agencies/organisations, with parents/guardians and others as appropriate to the learner group.

3 19. To undertake the requirements associated with the recognition service 20. To collate and write learner reports and references. 21. To oversee and contribute to learner enrolment and registration including the production and maintenance of course information sheets 22. To identify and order resources for the planning and delivery of the teaching and learning experience. 23. To liaise with the appropriate manager over staff absences, inducting new staff, learner disciplinary matters and complaints. 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. Newcastle College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

4 Technical Person Specification Category Criteria Description Method of Assessment (e.g., Intray Exercise, presentation, Microteach) 1. Skills & Abilities Essential 1.1 Can demonstrate competence in curriculum delivery of a variety of modules across all Masters courses 1.2 Ability to teach consistently to a grade 2 standard or higher Micro teach 1.3 Ability to work as a team member 1.4 Excellent administration, organisational and monitoring skills 1.5 Ability to respond effectively and flexibly to innovation and change 1.6 Ability to work in collaboration with colleagues across the School to solve problems 1.7 Good inter-personal skills 1.8 Excellent communication skills both oral and written 1.9 Excellent use of ILT for the development of an innovative curriculum and to support learning and administrative duties 1.10 Significant teaching, student and course support experience / Experience Essential Experience of research within own discipline. Experience of employment and working effectively within the Business sector and/or relevant academic experience. Experience of developing course materials both paper based and electronically for Business provision Experience of liaising with external bodies within the Business field Experience of improving learner and cohort success Experience of conference presentation/attendance and engagement with HEA and HEIs. form/interview

5 3. Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant theory and practice. Knowledge of range of teaching & learning strategies that improve learner success and confidence building Knowledge of trends and initiatives within the Business Sector Form / form/ 3.4 Knowledge of community and employer needs 4. Qualifications & Training Essential 4.1 Relevant Masters degree and / or professional qualification in Business form/ / certificates 4.2 HEA membership / certificates 4.3 PhD or working towards a PhD in a relevant discipline /certificate 4.4 Evidence of current updating and CPD / Certificates 4.5 Teaching Qualification such as DTTLS, PTTLS, Cert Ed or willing to work towards 5. Attitude/Disposition Essential 5.1 Newcastle College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. 5.2 Staff will always strive to achieve 1 or 2 during lesson observation to demonstrate excellence in Teaching and Learning and Assessment 5.3 Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks 6. Other Requirements Essential 6.1 Need to be well organised 6.2 Ability to work flexibly to meet learner and business needs which may involve some travelling Form 6.3 Full UK driving licence and access to transport for business purposes Form 6.4 Willing to undertake further training and qualifications