Course Leader Games Technology

We are ‘Access Creative College’ (ACC), formerly known as Access to Music, and were founded in 1992. We’re an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider that reaches every corner of the country, with 7 campuses and over 2,500 students nationwide. We are part of Access Education Group which boasts 32 campuses nationwide with over 5,000 students & apprentices across ACC, dBs Institute (Higher Education) & Access Sport.

Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Salary: £25,766 to £29,014 per Annum

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

What we offer?

• Generous Holiday Allocation
• Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Counselling and Cycle to Work
• Staff Discounts & Benefits: access to Accolade, our benefits platform which offers discounts at over 800 retailers
• Paid Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay.

Purpose: To support the course team; to plan and organise routine team operations and to ensure the efficient implementation of College policies and procedures in order to deliver the highest possible quality curriculum to students.

Main Responsibilities:

• Teaching: To teach to the contracted hours of 900 per annum (based on full time hours), less any agreed remission for specific responsibilities or cohort numbers.
• Staff Coordination: To create a positive climate and set high expectations for the course team in relation to standards of student achievement and the quality of teaching. To ensure the achievement of team objectives, working with the Pathway Manager. To advise and guide team members on teaching and learning strategies. To inform the Pathway Manager of training needs for team members. To arrange, conduct and record appropriate team meetings.
• Course Management: To ensure the development and maintenance of a course structure and schemes of work within the context of the organisation’s guidelines and policy. To lead the team in the development of course materials and resources. To be responsible for organising internal and external examination/assessment related administration including the moderation and verification of coursework and internal course assessments. To provide and maintain learner and course data as required by dBs and ACC management information policies. To liaise with other Course Leaders, the Pathway Manager, Centre Manager and other dBs and/or ACC post holders as appropriate. To maximise the efficient utilisation of management information. To review the work of the course team in accordance with the organisation’s self-assessment procedures. To set, monitor and review targets and contribute to the development, implementation and achievement of strategic, operational and the organisation's business plans. To contribute to the monitoring of the quality of teaching and learning in the course team and encourage continuous improvement through the sharing of good practice. To seek learners’ views on course delivery via course panels and other means and use them to improve the quality of delivery of teaching and learning.
• Learner Management: To create a team culture to ensure high standards of student achievement, retention and satisfaction. To monitor, evaluate and advise on the progress and achievement of Learners on the course. To identify, plan and contribute to the implementation of support for 'at risk' learners and extend opportunities for learners who are more able. Recruitment, and assessment of learners to provision including assessment of prior attainment, level and suitability for provision, including the provision of initial advice and guidance, participation in the marketing and promotion of courses, attendance at events, interviews/auditions and the identification of learner needs. Provision of timely and appropriate feedback and assessment to learners and parents/guardians including advising of academic progress and attainment.
• Resources: To use accommodation and resources to create an effective and stimulating environment for learning and teaching. To allocate stock or resources to staff. To monitor the use and location of all course resources.

Key Attributes:

• The ability to lead a course team through support.
• Ability to support the delivery of English and maths through the core subject.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Sound IT skills.
• The ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
• The ability to make a contribution to the development of the curriculum and resources.
• The suitability to work with children and young people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A good work ethic with the ability to work under pressure, to be flexible, thorough and accurate.
• A commitment to provide an outstanding and inspirational service to staff and students.
• A commitment to the organisation’s values, with particular focus on student success (through excellence in teaching & learning).
• A proactive approach demonstrating an openness to change.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.

A full job description and person specification is available for download alongside our full benefits booklet.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity. We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees.

DBS Checks: Enhanced DBS clearance will be required.