Lecturer in Applied Science and Criminology

Purpose of the job

To contribute to the Department’s aim to provide high quality learning and assist in the development, organisation and delivery of the curriculum area of the Department.

Responsibilities

1.To deliver high standards of teaching and learning and to monitor assessment processes in accordance with awarding body requirements.

• To deliver departmental requirements of core content that will support students to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours.

• To deliver on Level 2 and 3 programmes as required by the demands of the curriculum.

• Producing schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, learning materials and any other related activities that impact on the effectiveness of learning.

• To co-ordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students’ learning carried out by the course team.

• To communicate external examination entry & timetable arrangements to the course team and students.

• Work pro-actively to forward the success and vision of the department and the company.

2.To be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe working environment.

• To observe and keep aware of Health and Safety documentation and procedures in line with company Policy.

• To undertake classroom or workshop risk assessments if required.

3.To act as a course leader by undertaking the following responsibilities:

• To liaise and agree a programme of learning with the Curriculum Manager.

• Organise an induction programme for learners.

• Identification of resource requirements i.e. staffing, specialist rooms, equipment, software, etc.

• Responsibility for IV, EV and final standards assessment, in line with exam board criteria.

• To lead course planning and development ensuring that the provision meets the needs of all learners and stakeholders including administration i.e. timely completion and return of registers, Employers and HE Institutions.

• To maintain and update an electronic course file for each programme to be managed or that is taught on.

4.To support the co-ordination, planning and delivery of pastoral and tutorial provision for students including acting as a personal tutor for students to:

• Deliver an outstanding tutorial process to support students to achieve their desired grades within the curriculum and in line with requirements.

• Assist in the identification of student’s individual needs and in the co-ordination of relevant support to meet their needs.

• Provide pastoral support to learners, liaising with central support staff where necessary, including the use of CPOMS to initiate safeguarding support.

• Monitor attendance and learning progress using the tracking systems.

• Assist students to set challenging targets to aid learning and personal development.

• Ensure every learner receives careers education and guidance including an exit interview.

• Ensure that students have an opportunity to give feedback on their learning experience.

• To evaluate the effectiveness of the course through the application of the course review and evaluation process.

• Liaise with parents and carers and ensure the timely completion of students’ progress reports that are forwarded to the same where appropriate.

• Act as a point of contact for communications to and from students.

• Attend personal tutor forums.

5.To ensure that course team members have access to:

• External documents – Examination Awarding Body policies, processes and procedures.

• Internal documents – curriculum policy, strategies, processes and procedures.

6.To co-ordinate the arrangements for the initial assessment of:

• The attainment levels of learners in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT.

• Share the results with course team members.

• To support the recruitment, admission, enrolments and induction of learners onto the correct programme.

7.To ensure that individual students’ learning needs are met through the provision of:

• Learning support i.e. English, maths and ICT.

• Initial Advice & Guidance i.e. to be involved in student interviews and the enrolment/induction process.

• Learner Support (ALS).

8.To Plan and attend appropriate meetings and liaise with:

• External verifiers/moderators.

• The course teams, participate in other designated teams, and department team meetings, to implement effective quality improvement plans, and undertake marketing activity for the department where appropriate.

oExternal agencies e.g. employers.

oTo attend Open Events to promote the company.

oTo participate in regular course team meetings.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation of plans and systems as specified within the total Quality/Continuous Improvement strategy.

• To plan and participate in residential visits, off-site trips and activities, outside of the working day, as instructed by line manager.

• To participate in training activities both in office and at external locations in respect of the curriculum and undertake a minimum of 30 hours of personal/professional developments each year of continuous employment.

• To undertake other additional duties, consistent with the role as may be deemed appropriate by your line manager.

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