Lecturer in IT

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching and assessing on a range of college courses as required and seeking to achieve ongoing improvement in the performance of your learners
• Preparation of teaching and learning materials and timely marking of learners’ work
• Acting as Course Team Leader for appropriate courses relating to the post, to include:
  • Convening, chairing, and recording the minutes of Course Team meetings;
  • Setting targets for learners through the college’s Tutorial Programme;
  • Participating in the planning and development of the college curriculum
• Attending other Course Teams and college meetings, committees and working groups as appropriate.
• Undertaking the administrative duties necessary to ensure the efficient organisation and running of the courses relating to the post.
• Maintaining course files, learner profiles and course/learner records as required by the college and external bodies.
• Complying with the quality assurance requirements of the college and of validating and other external bodies.
• Providing information for college management, the Student Records Department, External Verifiers and other external bodies as necessary.
• Liaising with other faculties and departments and with external bodies as required by the Director of Curriculum.
• Organising and supervising learner visit programmes and work placements including, where appropriate, developing and maintaining links with employers.
• Acting as a personal tutor for learners and offering guidance and support as appropriate.
• Processing learners’ applications and interviewing and selecting learners.
• Involvement in publicity and marketing activities, including promoting courses relating to the post and promoting the college and its courses in general. 
• Contributing as appropriate to the effective implementation of college policies and procedures, including the following:
  • Bilingualism Policy and Welsh Language Scheme;
  • Data Protection Policy;
  • Environmental Policy;
  • Equal Opportunities Policy and Race Equality Policy;
  • Environmental Policy;
  • Health and Safety Policy and associated rules and procedures; 
  • Policy and procedures for safeguarding under 18 and vulnerable adult learners;
  • Risk Management Policy, Financial Regulations and associated procedures.
• Seeking to achieve ongoing improvement in your performance as a lecturer, including participation in the college’s staff appraisal scheme which incorporates the college’s Performance Management and Review System (PMAR) for lecturing staff. 
• Participating as appropriate in staff development courses and activities.
• Keeping abreast of developments in the fields relating to the post, including income generating opportunities, and advising the Director of Curriculum accordingly.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties as required by the Principal or Director of Curriculum.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Level 3 or equivalent in IT
• Relevant Higher Academic/ Vocational qualification in IT
• Teaching qualification (If you are not in possession of a teaching qualification as at the date of employment, you will be required to obtain a PGCE within 2 years of this date)
• GCSE English at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
• Documented evidence of appropriate Professional Development
• Three years relevant industrial experience in the sector
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work harmoniously with students and colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Creative flair and innovative practical skills
• Relevant ICT skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing
• Excellent punctuality and ability to work flexibly

• Relevant teaching experience
• A good understanding of relevant issues in post 16 education
• A proven track record of high levels of learner attainment
• Awareness of key performance indicators
• Evidence of innovative teaching and learning activities
• Evidence of effective tracking and monitoring of learner performance
• Experience of actively participating in the pastoral care of young people
• Sound understanding of Digital Literacy
• Willingness to drive a college minibus
• Willingness to contribute to develop extra-curricular activities

• Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1 Desirable
• Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1 Desirable

Benefits

• You will receive 46 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 59 days holiday per year.
• Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 23.68%.
• Award-winning professional learning and development programme.  
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Online and instore retail discounts