Lecturer in Foundation Learning - York, United Kingdom - Askham Bryan College

Askham Bryan College

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York, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Applications only accepted through the Askham Bryan College website

Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Newcastle.

We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Arboriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Professional Tree Surgery, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness and Uniformed Public Services.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, learner focused and inspirational high needs entry level land based, (animal care/ agriculture), lecturer to join the inclusive learning department at the York Campus.

You will specialise in delivering theory knowledge and practical skills of animal care to our high needs learners in order to progress.

You will work closely with the curriculum team to drive forward quality and ensure high standards within all elements of the study programme and the needs of learners are achieved.

Key Tasks / responsibilities:
All tasks to be carried out in a consistent manner with the corporation's culture.

Leadership & Management

Lead and manage an agreed course/s (if required)

Manage full compliance regarding all elements of the Study Programme to meet student satisfaction and progression and that these are monitored and reviewed via Pro-Monitor and quality assurance/audits.

Manage effective implementation of the College quality management system and quality review schedule within the department via moderation processes and ensure standardisation is effective within your department and liaise with awarding bodies and external verifiers, moderators and examiners as appropriate.

Support in the curriculum planning for full, part time and FCR courses, prospectus information and timetables.

To deal with general student recruitment enquiries as required.

Deal with immediate student issues.

Undertake the responsibility of internal verification for agreed courses.

Support with the management of department budgets.

Support with the organisation of enrolment events, interview evenings, parent evenings, taster events, open events and others marketing events as required.

Enforce high expectations for the appearance of the department and staff.

Represent the department internally and externally and develop and facilitate strong links with partner schools, Higher Education Institutions, other educational organisations and employers.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment Management

Plan, prepare and teach agreed contact hours for the academic year commencing from to a high standard, leading by example.

Approved by CEO.

Be instrumental in the implementation of the TLA policy.

Support Teaching, Learning & Assessment and Teacher Education Manager with high quality teaching and curriculum management within the department, to meet the needs of all learners.

Manage teaching effectively, including covering the teaching of classes as and when required.

Role Dimensions

Participate in professional development activities as required.

Support the department in the planning and preparation of cross-college events and other marketing activities.

Key Interfaces

Liaison with students and parents.

Curriculum Area manager/ Curriculum area manager and administrator within the department.

Other central College teams, e.g. Quality, MIS, Marketing, Student Services, Estates, HR, IT and Finance.

Employers - work closely with employers to ensure the curriculum reflects their needs and also that placement/career progression opportunities are provided for learners.

Partnerships - Local Enterprise Partnerships, local schools, HEIs, Funding Agencies, Awarding Bodies.

Supporting College Goals and Values

In addition to the particular requirements and characteristics of individual roles, all people employed by Askham Bryan College are expected to actively support the achievement of the College's goals and, at all times, both internally and externally, to behave in a manner consistent with the College's mission and values.

This means:

Performing your role and delivering your service in a way that helps the College achieve its strategic objectives and annual development and improvement plans - taking account of available resources and national developments.

Promoting the image of the College as one that is committed to the highest standards of delivery and service.

Sharing the College's commitment to safeguarding and prioritising the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and demonstrating it in your day to day work.

Sharing and prioritising the effective implementation of the College's Equality and Diversity Policy.

Promoting and implementing best practice in Health and Safety and risk management.

Measurable Performance Standards for this role

In line with the College's QIP and curricu