0.6 Lecturer in Foundation Learning - Southport, United Kingdom - Southport College

Southport College

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Southport, United Kingdom

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Description

0.6 LECTURER IN FOUNDATION LEARNING

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The Appointment

The Lecturer in Foundation Learning will teach across a range of 16-18 courses from Entry to Level 1, including supported internships.

The main provision includes Connect (Entry 2),
Aspire (Entry 3), Ambition (Level 1) and Supported Internships.

The postholder will work effectively with the Curriculum Leader and the Learning Support and Safeguarding Teams to ensure that individual needs are met.

Responsible to
The post holder is responsible to the Curriculum Manager for Skills, Trades and Foundation
Learning.

The Post
Lecturer duties and responsibilities are wide ranging. They may include but are not restricted to the following depending upon the emphasis in any given post.

Formal Scheduled Teaching.
Ancillary duties emanating from formal scheduled teaching.

These include but are not limited to:
Student Responsibility procedures as appropriate.

Timetabled enrolment/admissions/guidance activities.
Attendance at marketing events.
Invigilation.
Substitutions for absent colleagues.
One to one learner support/tutoring other than programmes which consist entirely of formal portfolio assessment and accreditation activities.
Scheduled activities/tasks associated with the College's Quality Assurance systems.

0.6 Lecturer in Foundation Learning

Research and consultancy.
Maintain up to date resources.
Development of new resources and population of the VLE.
Attend relevant staff development
Management and administration

This may include:
- contributing to College administration or the administration of education and training programmes.
- publicity and public relations.
- participation in appropriate team and committee meetings and course management duties including the interviewing, induction, assessment and examination of students.
- preparing statistical returns including retention rates, examination results, student progress placement and destination.
- participation in student monitoring and reporting and course review and evaluation procedures.
- participation in quality assurance and control procedures.

To provide information for the self-assessment and course review process in relation to functional skills.
To organise diagnostic assessments and initial assessments.
To liaise closely with additional support mentors to ensure a seamless approach to supporting students with maths and English.
To update the electronic student profile.
To maintain records relating to the levels and achievements of students and set appropriate targets.
To maintain up to date resources.
To keep up to date with changes in specifications and advise accordingly.
To carry out any other duties which may be required from time to time and which are commensurate with the post.

The above duties are indicative of the requirements of the post at the time of recruitment.

It is management policy that roles and responsibilities are reviewed on a regular basis leading to possible modifications where appropriate.

Staff may be asked to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the post, at the initial place of work or at other locations from which the College operates.

0.6 Lecturer in Foundation Learning

The Person

Essential/ Method of

Desirable Assessment

Qualifications
Degree or Advanced level qualification E A
Possession of a recognised teaching qualification/or readiness to undertake in-service training E A

Possession of an Assessors Award D A
Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Numeracy and Literacy
(or willingness to undertake and achieve within 2 years) E A

Possession of a Verifiers Award D A
Sport or fitness related qualification D A

Skills and Experience
Minimum of three years teaching experience D A
Previous experience of working with learners with learning difficulties/disabilities E A

Possession of relevant knowledge and expertise in the use of ICT and in Technology Enhanced Learning D I

A readiness to be flexible in relating to colleagues and the requirements of the post E I

Ability to relate professionally to students of all ages, background and ability E I

Resourcefulness and proficiency in managing students learning including all aspects of planning, delivery, E I assessment and feedback
Be prepared to undertake staff development E I
Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children & young people E I

To work in accordance with and promote the College's Staff
Charter, "Our Values" E I

Willingness to commit to adhering to college policies and procedures with regards to Safeguarding, Prevent, Equality E I
& Diversity, Health & Safety etc.

Method of Assessment:
A - Application, I - Interview.

Salary
£14,851.80 to £18,502.20 per annum

Summary of the Terms and Conditions of Employment
The post is offered on the Southport