Lecturer in Uniformed Services

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Lecturer in Uniformed Services on behalf of one of our clients. 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. The Lecturer will teach, develop and improve programmes of study in subjects and courses relevant to the post-holder's knowledge, qualifications and experience. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Outdoor activities, drill, residential activities and a high level of discipline are an essential part of the student experience of uniformed services, and a willingness to contribute to these is expected of all staff.
• An ability to drive high standards is essential.
• Teaching on a range of subjects associated with uniformed services, including NCFE Levels 1-5 and Higher National Diploma (HE).
• To assist the Section Manager and Head of School in the initiation, planning and development of new courses within the area of uniformed services.
• Participate in open evenings and recruitment activities to ensure that potential applicants and students receive accurate information and guidance.
• Interview potential applicants and contribute to the school’s interviewing schedules.
• Contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of the school’s marketing and recruitment strategies.
• Carry out student inductions and contribute to the design of induction programmes.
• 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.
• Keep up to date with student support and learning support arrangements, ensuring students have full information and making appropriate referrals.
• 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 college’s learning and resource centres.
• Prepare students for employability, career progression and/or further education and training.
• Produce reports and attend events to provide information to parents, employers and potential students.
• Contribute, where appropriate, to the school’s enrichment programme for students including work experience and volunteering.
• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and resource materials for teaching programmes.
• Utilise IT and e-learning effectively to deliver elements of the curriculum.
• Implement the school’s assessment and homework policies.
• Attend team meetings, school staff meetings and college events as directed by managers.
• Keep records up to date, including the completion of registers and other required documentation, such as assessment tracking, predicted grade and case conferencing information.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure that new members of staff are fully apprised of requirements.
• Carry out student questionnaires and elicit student feedback on the quality of teaching and learning.
• Contribute to programme 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 college’s performance management programme.
• Participate in additional activities, such as projects on the improvement of teaching and learning, as required.
• Keep knowledge and skills up to date through self-study and undertake staff development and secondments relevant to professional needs.
• Participate in the school’s staff development programme.
• Take an active part in the appraisal and mentoring processes.
• Promote equality and diversity and implement the college’s equal opportunities policy.
• Provide a secure, safe and friendly learning environment including implementation of college’s health & safety policy.
• Complete all documents necessary to comply with college personnel policies, e.g. agency lecturer booking forms, sickness forms and appraisal forms.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the scale and grade of the post.
• Understand and comply with safeguarding legislation, embedding best practice in all working activities.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in all aspects of the role.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.
• Minimum of level 3 qualification.
• A recognised full teaching qualification for the FE sector at Level 5 or above or willingness and ability to work towards a teaching qualification, supported by the college.
• English and Maths at GCSE Grade C / 4 or equivalent, or willing to achieve.
• Emergency first aid certificate or willing to obtain.
• Clean driving licence and willingness and ability to undertake minibus driving training (D1).
• Experience of working in the Uniformed Public Services (Armed Forces and/or Emergency Services).
• Up to date knowledge of the relevant subject area.
• Willingness to engage in outdoor pursuits and residential activities.
• Ability to deliver fitness training.
• Ability to instruct and lead map and compass/navigational activities.
• The ability to engage and inspire vocational learners, primarily aged 16-19.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Good IT skills.
• Good administration/organisational skills.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable:

• Teaching or training experience in the subject area.
• Level 2 fitness instructor qualification.
• Sport coaching qualifications.
• Summer mountain leader (training) qualification or equivalent or willingness to work towards.