Lecturer in Computing - Worcester, United Kingdom - Heart of Worcestershire College

Heart of Worcestershire College

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Worcester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The purpose of the role is to deliver high quality teaching and learning by providing students with a planned learning experience and to complete all the necessary administrative duties associated with the teaching role.

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that your hourly rate covers all the aspects of your role - including attending meetings and open events.

KEY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

_ Planning and preparation_
Plan and prepare, in accordance with the requirements of the curriculum, by:

Producing and maintaining schemes of work and outlines of work.
Preparing lesson plans with clear aims.
Preparing appropriate resources.

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Delivery_**Deliver effective programmes of learning, through efficient classroom management, including:

Promotion of learning in a stimulating context.
Ensuring all classroom activities are conducted in a safe manner with appropriate use of safety equipment/clothing.
Established strategies for managing lateness.
Use of information Learning Technology (ILT) where appropriate.

_ Quality_
Work in accordance with the requirements of the College and examining bodies, implementing quality assurance requirements by:

Participating in the College Lesson Observation Scheme.
Contributing to the SAR and other quality related activities.
Assisting with the production of course evaluation and review the induction sessions.
Attending at least three course team meetings per annum.
Fully participating in course team activities.

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Monitoring_**Undertake monitoring and assessment of students' and clients' progress through:

Maintaining up
to
date and accurate records in line with college procedures and appropriate standards.

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Assessment and verification_**Marking students' work in timely manner and providing feedback to learners, including:

_ _Advising students on targets, progress and individual learning plans.
Operating to agreed marking schemes
Setting and assessing work of the students in relation to curriculum criteria and providing opportunities for student feedback.
Where necessary, acting as an assessor.
If appropriate, acting as an internal verifier.

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Associated administrative duties_**Complete and maintain accurate and effective systems of administration, including:

Ensuring that students are enrolled
Maintaining accurate and up to date registers
Making appropriate referrals to College services
Identifying and reporting non attendances
Referring matters to the CRQ Leader or CRQ Manager
Registering students for external awards, if appropriate, under the supervision of the CRQ Leader or CRQ Manager
Ensuring that all work is marked and appropriate feedback given within set times

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Curriculum and other development_**Undertake continuous professional development in accordance with professional development policy, including:

Undertaking other development in liaison with the CRQ Leader or CRQ Manager
Undertaking curriculum updating in line with awarding body requirements
Providing a general contribution to the curriculum development process
Attending and participating in course team, programme area and College meetings as required.
Attending conferences, courses and meetings to update expertise and knowledge.

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Student support_**Provide support for students, to ensure the best possible satisfaction, attendance and achievement levels, including:

Acting as a personal tutor for a group of students
Supporting students in Functional skills (inexperienced staff will be given training and support)
Referring students to the Student Welfare or Career Guidance Team as appropriate.
Liaising with Personal Tutors or other staff on student issues, which may need further investigation/action.

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Health and Safety_**Maintain safe working practices at all times and ensure that statutory requirements are met, including:

Taking responsibility for the safe conduct of work within your own work area, including the completion of risk assessments as and when necessary.

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Safeguarding_**Undertake the duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

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Other general duties_**You will be expected to:

Carry out your duties and responsibilities at all times in compliance with College policies, including the College Equal Opportunities, No Smoking and Quality Management Policies.
To undertake such other duties, commensurate with the post, which the College management may reasonably and occasionally require this may include evening and Saturday working and covering for absent colleagues as and when appropriate.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES