At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and assess students in Functional Skills, planning engaging lessons and supporting their progress.
- Company: Join a dynamic college focused on student success and innovative teaching.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to educational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in relevant subject and teaching qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Job Overview
To teach and assess across a range of courses within the teaching department and act as a course tutor to groups of students.
- Key Duties
- To plan, prepare and deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment on a range of courses in an appropriate area of the curriculum in line with college standards and meet awarding body expectations.
- To carry out and record initial assessments and diagnostic to inform planning for individualised learning.
- To mark and assess student work in a timely manner as per the policy, outside of classroom contact hours.
- To contribute to the development of employability skills through partnership with employers where appropriate.
- To embed English, Maths and digital skills within planned learning and classroom environments.
- To develop schemes of work, learning plans /materials in line with course aims, objectives, mode of assessment and accreditation.
- To contribute effectively to teamwork in course delivery across programmes as necessary.
- To work within the course team to review the course and participate in the College quality assurance cycle and to complete course reviews and action plans.
- To attend regular College, department and course team meetings and to offer and provide support to team members.
- To be involved with course moderation/verification of assessed work
- Student Support
- To interview students, where applicable, and to take part in enrolment, open days, taster events, marketing events, welcome sessions, parents’ evenings and induction onto programmes in year.
- To meet students regularly on an individual basis to discuss academic progress and to support students in their choice of progression routes.
- To support students who are not performing to required standards in line with College procedures for students at risk of failing.
- To maintain high standards of student conduct by monitoring and supporting positive behaviours
- To liaise with parents/carers and external agencies as appropriate.
- Course Management and Administration
- To keep accurate and updated course and student records, including registers, reports, including student assessment and achievement, learner intended and actual destination information.
- To provide accurate course and student information as required by the College including contribution to local self-assessment and quality improvement action plans.
- To monitor student attendance and timekeeping by ensuring that registers are completed daily, and report attendance issues to programme leaders/Head of Department.
- To take part in termly reports on students’ progress and to write references as required to support positive onward progression.
- General
- To follow and implement the principles of safeguarding children and young people as they apply to the role with the College.
Actively promote and implement the ege’s Safeguarding Policy.
- To be involved in College staff development and training schemes and participate in PDR procedures.
- To adhere to the College's Equality and Diversity with respect to staff and students and champion inclusion in all practices
- To comply with and implement the College’s Health and Safety policy
- To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be required
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent) in English and Maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame)
- Minimum Level 3, qualification or equivalent professional Qualification in a relevant subject area
- Teaching qualification to Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training/PGCE/Cert Ed
- Experience of working in job roles in the specific teaching area (Vocational Experience)
- Ability to deliver good teaching practice
- Good administrative skills with the ability to maintain accurate and relevant records in line with quality procedures
- Excellent interpersonal skills and organisational skills
- Interest and understanding of current educational initiatives
- Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative to meet the needs of the Department and College
- Ability to motivate staff and work effectively as a team member
- Ability to achieve consistently high standards under pressure
- Willingness and ability to liaise effectively with external bodies and agencies
- Willing to undertake professional development linked to the needs of the Department and College
- Digitally literate
Desirable Criteria
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area
- Experience of course tutorship
- Experience of FE/HE programmes
- Ability to effectively use digital tools and platforms to support innovative and inclusive teaching approaches
- Knowledge of current initiatives in specific departmental area being applied for
- Experience of IV/IQA planning and assessment
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Bank Lecturer in Functional Skills in Skipton employer: Craven College
As a Bank Lecturer in Functional Skills, you will join a dynamic educational institution that prioritises high-quality teaching and student success. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional development, ensuring you have the resources to thrive in your role while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. Located in a vibrant community, we offer unique opportunities for partnership with local employers, enhancing employability skills and enriching the learning experience.
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Teaching Skills
Assessment Skills
Curriculum Development
Initial Assessment and Diagnostics
Student Support
Interpersonal Skills
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