Lecturer in Motor Vehicle

Post Lecturer in Motor Vehicle Ref S13/25 Salary £30,000 – £39,495 per annum (plus £3,067 Threshold and £1,596 Deane Payment if applicable) Directorate Curriculum and Information Services School School of Built Environment Reports to Head of School School of Built Environment Location Lisburn Campus However, the appointee will be required to be available for work at any of the College sites as required. Hours of work (1 FTE). The annual hours are 1440 of which up to 828 for student contact time and the remainder for associated duties. However, the post holder will be required to adopt a flexible approach (including evening work) and to devote such time as may be required by the exigencies of the service. JOB PURPOSE To become a member of the teaching team in current courses of study and assist with future developments. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Plan, deliver and assess a range of programmes from Level 1 to Level 5. 2 Fulfil the role of class tutor with administrative and pastoral responsibilities. 3 Develop ILT resources appropriate for teaching and learning in the subject area and promote the use of library and resource centres. 4 Review and evaluate quality of provision in line with IQ: RS and awarding body requirements. 5 Participate in staff training and development activities to update and enhance own knowledge, skills and professional competence needed to carry out the role effectively. 6 Contribute to and participate in marketing, recruitment, induction and other appropriate events. 7 Co-ordinate programmes of study. 8 Participate in subject and school team meetings 9 Contribute to the co-ordination and organisation of educational visits and work-based learning. 10 Organise, participate in and supervise students during residential events. 11 Contribute to the development of new full-time and part-time related courses throughout the School to meet the needs of the workforce and other relevant stakeholders. 12 Complete as required all administrative tasks associated with the post. 13 Participate in achieving outcomes required by the Training Organisation to achieve funding. 14 Liaise with employers, Sector Skills Council and Awarding Bodies 15 To mentor students for competitions 16 Attend and/or chair appropriate meetings. 17 Any other duties as required by the Head of School and Deputy Head of School and may be required to carry out teaching and non-teaching duties on all of the College campuses. NOTES 1. This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. The duties and responsibilities are intended to give a broad indication of the variety of tasks the post holder may be asked to undertake. It should be noted that a job description is not an exhaustive list of activities and staff may be asked to carry out duties commensurate with the grade of the post. The job description may also be amended to take account of changed circumstances, and staff will be consulted when this is necessary. It is the Colleges aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible, the College reserves the right to insist on changes to a job description after consultation with the post holder. 2. In carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the post it is expected that the post holder will do so in accordance with the College Ethos Equal Opportunities Policy and that in doing so the post holder will contribute to the discharge of Section 75 statutory duties and implementation of the College Equality Scheme 3. This is a post which is governed by The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003. Before appointing anyone to this post, it is policy to ask for the relevant check to be carried out by Access NI. 4. The College operates a no smoking policy and all staff are expected to adhere to this. 5. In order to deliver its objectives, the College has developed to the following set of values and all staff expected to work within these Solution focused Excellence driven Responsive Collaborative 6. All staff at Deputy Head of School Level and above (including staff on NJC Terms & Conditions, band 6 and above) are required to participate in day, evening and holiday cover rotas as required. 7. All Staff are required to contribute to a healthy and safe working environment and to adhere to all health and safety regulations and College policies. 8.All staff have a responsibility for ensuring that risks are managed at College, team and individual level. This process will include the assessment and effective control of all acceptable risk situations. 9.All Budget holders will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a balanced budget across their area of responsibility, including the delivery of any agreed cost improvement programmes. 10. Staff will be expected to participate in staff training and development activities to update and enhance their own knowledge, skills and professional competence needed to fulfil the role effectively. 11.Please note that a waiting list may be created from this post from which further appointments may be made should the same or a similar post arise within six months of the interview date. Please note such posts may be based at any College Campus. Selection Criteria Lecturer in Motor Vehicle x 2 Essential Assessment Criteria 1.Hold GCSE English (Grade A-C) / Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Communication; and GCSE Maths (Grade A-C) / Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Numeracy, or NICATS Access Maths Modules. 2. Hold a University Degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent OR Hold a Level 5 or above qualification in Automotive Technology or equivalent, which is on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) / National Qualification Framework (NQF) for England and Northern Ireland and have 3 years relevant industrial, professional or business experience. 3.Hold a minimum Level 3 apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle or equivalent 4. Have a minimum of 2 years experience of working in the Motor Vehicle industry in the capacity of maintenance and repair providing exact details and work carried out to demonstrate vocational competence 5. Currently qualified as an approved Assessor and hold an A1 award orbe prepared to obtain an Assessor qualification 6.Have excellent administrative, planning and organisational skills. 7. Demonstrate a high level of competency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. 8. Demonstrate a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team. 9.Have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral. Desirable Assessment Criteria: 1.Hold a recognised teaching qualification. 2. Have experience working with a range of Heavy Motor Vehicles providing exact details and work carried out to demonstrate vocational competence. 3.Have experience in a Managerial post within the Motor Vehicle Industry **Please note Essential Criteria 6-9 will be assessed at interview only. The above are minimum criteria. These may be enhanced at the discretion of the Selection Panel