Hartlepool College of Further Education is an exceptional college and we can trace our history back to 1849 – over 177 years. In this time the College has built up a reputation as one of the country’s leading providers of vocational and technical education and this has afforded us the opportunity to deliver our mission – Excellence in further and higher education to transform students’ lives. Staff are aware of the College’s history and that is incumbent on us, as the current custodians of the College, to do all we can to ensure the foundations are laid for the next 177 years – and beyond.
At Hartlepool College our staff are our biggest asset, we have an amazing culture which we are incredibly proud of. We understand the importance of a healthy work life balance and offer a range of flexible working options to suit all as well as generous holiday schemes or term time working.
Post Title: Lecturer – Plumbing
Reporting To: Head of School – Construction & the Built Environment
Salary: Up to £39,624.66 per annum
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Holidays: 47 days + bank holidays (FTE)
The Specific Nature of the Role
The post-holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of good or better teaching, learning and assessment which results in outstanding outcomes for learners. The post-holder will contribute to a variety of subjects linked to Plumbing. The role may also involve the tutorship of a student group and/or an internal qualification verifier role depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
The post-holder is expected to be an excellent team player and embrace the College’s RESPECT values.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare and deliver classes and workshops in line with national occupational standards
• Prepare and deliver good or better teaching, learning and assessment that responds to individual learner needs
• Participate in the delivery of relevant programmes of study
• Contribute to the College initial assessment activities to clearly identify learners’ starting points
• Provide assessment and checking of learner work to agreed national standards including clear and robust feedback
• Monitor learner progress throughout the year providing useful, concise and supportive feedback on how to improve and achieve
• Be prepared to be a designated course tutor or qualification verifier depending on skills, experience and qualifications
• Work co-operatively as part of the Building Services and Environmental Technologies School working towards creating a reputation for excellence
• Attend and contribute to team/School meetings as required
• Contribute to School and College student recruitment activities such as Open Days
• Maintain personal professional development within the vocational area
• Embrace the College’s RESPECT values and values associated with new ways of working
• Promote and implement the policies of the corporation to ensure the efficient operation of its business and the welfare and interests of its students and employees commensurate with the grade of the post
· To perform such duties consistent with the position as may be required by the Principal from time to time
Hartlepool College of Further Education promotes and embeds a culture of safeguarding and student welfare at all times.
All appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks including references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Honesty, transparency, and full disclosure are expected of all prospective and current employees. As part of the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020 some spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'.
Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance.
Contact Details:
Hartlepool College of Further Education Recruitment Team
