The post of lecturer involves considerable subject-based and pedagogic knowledge and understanding, and it is therefore essential that the post holder has a motivation for keeping themselves up-to-date with developments in their professional area and also in the practices of teaching and learning.  Lecturing is more than just teaching; it includes all aspects of the learning process, including preparation and planning, and the assessment and evaluation of students.  All post holders are expected to consistently review and assess their performance alongside colleagues and engage in positive and critical debate on pedagogic issues.  All lecturers must be committed to inclusive learning and ensuring that they take on the very best practice to meet individual learner needs including the promotion of equal opportunities.  All staff are required to implement policies.  Further Education is an ever changing service and all staff are expected to participate constructively in activities and to adopt a flexible approach to their work.  This job description will be reviewed annually during the appraisal process and will be varied in the light of the business needs of the company.

MAIN PURPOSE

The main purpose of the job is to ensure the retention and achievement of students through the delivery of good practice in teaching and learning.  To teach, develop and improve programmes of study in subjects and courses relevant to the post holder’s knowledge, qualifications and experience.

DUTIES SPECIFIC TO THE POST

All lecturers have a generic list of duties (see below) and some which are specific to the post holder.  These include:-

• To teach on a range of programmes at levels 1, 2 and 3 in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on practical skills across different awarding bodies i.e. Pearson, EAL and City & Guilds.
• To teach on a range of practical skills classes such as bench work, lathes, milling, CNC, welding, projects, engineering maintenance, etc.
• To assist course team leaders / section manager with course timetables within the area.
• To assist the Heads of in the initiation, planning and development of new courses within the area of Engineering.
• To assist the course team leaders/ section manager with staff, venue and commercial training timetables within the company.

GENERIC DUTIES

Recruitment of Students

• Participate in open evenings and recruitment activities to ensure that potential applicants and students receive accurate information and guidance.
• Complete and contribute to the production of accurate information and fact sheets.
• Interview potential applicants and contribute to the interviewing schedules.
• Contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of the team’s marketing and recruitment strategies.

Induction and Support for Students

• Carry out student inductions and contribute to the design of induction programmes.
• Produce course handbooks.
• Carry out academic progress reviews, including the completion of necessary documents.
• Where appropriate act as a named tutor and liaise with the Attendance Co-ordinators to ensure the attendance, retention and achievement of students.
• Understand and keep up-to-date with student support and learning support arrangements, ensuring students have full information and making appropriate referrals.
• Where appropriate ensure that basic skills initial and diagnostic assessments are undertaken and that students receive effective learning support.
• Ensure that resources within your subject area are kept up-to-date and accessible to students and other staff in liaison with the curriculum managers and the Learning Centres.
• Prepare students for employability, career progression and/or further education and training.
• Produce reports and attend events to provide information to parents/ employers.

Design and Delivery of Programmes

• Teach on a range of programmes in relevant subject areas, including practical

mechanical engineering using bench fitting, lathes, milling machines, etc.

• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and resource materials for teaching programmes.
• Utilise IT and learning technology to deliver elements of the curriculum.
• Where appropriate integrate the delivery and assessment of Functional Skills  and GCSE maths/ English into the curriculum.
• Prepare assessment plans and schedules and ensure students are aware of your expectations.
• Assess students’ progress regularly including the timely marking of work and giving feedback, both written and oral.
• Work towards the integration of students’ basic skills’ development in the delivery of teaching and learning.
• To ensure that students attend and achieve on all areas of their study programmes including maths, English and work experience.
• Promptly assess learner work, update assessment records including updating Pro-monitor system and learner portfolios.

Curriculum Management

• Attend team meetings and events as directed by managers.
• Keep records up-to-date, including the completion of registers, student progress and other required documentation.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure that new members of staff are fully apprised of requirements.
• Participate in the staff appraisal and mentoring schemes.

Quality

• Carry out student questionnaires and elicit student feedback on the quality of teaching and learning.
• Contribute to course reviews including reviews of your subject area and the setting, implementation and monitoring of action plans.
• Set targets for achievement, retention and attendance and participate in the performance management programme.

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