Lecturer: Business - Birmingham, United Kingdom - South and City College Birmingham

South and City College Birmingham

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Description

Aims of Job/Job Purpose

The role of a Main Grade Lecturer (MGL) at South and City Birmingham College is to support the College's aims, objectives and mission statement to provide quality education and training in response to local need.

Introduction
Curriculum departments are grouped into faculties.

The Head of School has primary responsibility for the specific department and of individuals within a team, while the Head of Faculty holds primary responsibility for the whole faculty and its targets.

Higher Education is established as a separate department with a Dean of Higher Education, and a Head of School who is supported by a Deputy Head of School.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Required to teach primarily on the B.A. (Hons) and HNC/D programmes in Business and Management, Business and Marketing, Business and Accounting.
Teach on business or professional courses as the curriculum and funding opportunities require.
Adhere to awarding organisations' and qualification requirements. Tailoring programmes to suit employer and student requirements
Responsible for planning and managing learning programmes (which will include curriculum development and regular review meetings)
Contribute to validation and approval processes for curriculum design meeting the requirements of awarding organisations.
Responsible for the tracking of students' learning to include administering all paperwork related to tutor courses and groups, tracking documents monitoring targets, achieving and maintaining group size targets and arranging additional support where required.
Act as a course leader providing learners with academic support, meeting their academic, vocational and educational needs.
Carry out the required assessment which will include initial advice and guidance, initial assessment, referral for additional support,
To carry out student assessments using a range of techniques and tools determined by the college. Design assessments, marking and provide timely feedback on the learning experience.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of student and course registers and ensure poor student attendance is addressed and targets set when required.
Liaise with parents/guardians, schools, employers and other organisations with regards to attendance and achievements, where applicable.
Be responsible for completing and maintaining appropriate internal and external quality standards such as internal verification or moderation, organising and preparing for external examining, adhering to assessment reporting processes and attendance at module and Assessment Boards.
Be compliant with equality in teaching and learning.
Contribute towards enhancement of the curriculum, such as work placements, visiting speakers, educational visits to enhance the learning experience.
Comply with the Quality Assurance procedures of the College which includes lesson observations.
Ensure "In Attendance" time is carried out to meet the needs of the students' and divisional priorities.
Provide pastoral care and student support in conjunction with Student Services.
Work with the Quality team and curriculum Division to monitor, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of learning, including the use of lesson and peer observations.
Support students to improve their study skills and exam techniques.
Be available to cover for colleagues in line with contractual arrangements and, where agreed, provide support and guidance as a mentor to new staff.
Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as directed and required, that is commensurate with the grade of the post and prescribed in the MGL contract of employment.

It is the responsibility of all MGL's to:

Contribute to the college achieving its strategic aims.
Carry out duties regarding the writing and submitting of subdivisional SARs.
Carry out duties regarding recruitment, enrolment, admissions, open days and any other promotional/marketing events in line with the contract and guidelines.
Meet the professional requirements by working within a professional value base and conforming to agreed codes of professional practice and conduct.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Comply with college policies and procedures and health and safety regulations.
Support the safeguarding and promotion of students' welfare.
Maintain confidentiality in relation to all college information and to comply with Data Protection Legislation.
Participate in the college's Appraisal Scheme and undertake any Continuous Professional Development training, selfdirected/directed, to develop innovative teaching and learning techniques and strategies.
Contribute to the development of the course and lead on developments of the workshops and delivery programmes

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£24,386.00-£38,862.00 per year

Benefits: