Lecturer and Programme Lead - Electrical Installation in Sunderland

Zenith are looking to recruit an experienced Lecturer and Programme Lead - Electrical Installation to work in Sunderland. Working with the curriculum manager, take an active role in the review and development of the curriculum intent ensuring planning and preparation of high-quality, sequenced learning through career-focused schemes of learning, session planning and resources are in place.

Taking ownership for the timely maintenance of accurate data at programme/course level through the student journey to ensure excellence and continual improvement. Regularly reviewing and evaluating the performance of programmes/courses in line with curriculum planning and curriculum performance review cycle. Taking an active role in the ongoing development of new programmes of study.

Take responsibility for ensuring high quality information, advice and guidance; recruitment, retention, achievement, success and progression of individual students are within a framework of continual quality improvement with robust tracking and monitoring. Lead on the delivery of exemplary teaching and learning and support standards of assessment.

Lead the course and/or provision and drive a high-quality learner experience through all stages of the learning journey; and take responsibility for collating, reviewing and disseminating all aspects of learner progress and destination. Take responsibility for following up issues or concerns, for example attendance or well-being, and lead on the required actions or interventions to address these in conjunction with other internal staff or external agencies where necessary.

Contribute towards a high-quality pre-entry and initial assessment process to ensure that learners’ needs are met. Ensuring the provision of high-quality pastoral and supportive care of students as part of the whole learner journey. Ensure the provision of highly effective guidance to students to assist them through their programme and in their progression onto a positive destination, for example higher learning or employment.

Oversee the needs and positive progress of all students with an EHCP or ALS need enrolled on a course/programme for which you are responsible. Work effectively within teams responsible for devising, reviewing and maintaining effective management of study programmes; and contribute towards sharing of good practice.

Ensure quality files and course/programme team information on platforms such as SharePoint are appropriate, support the team, reduce workload, facilitate great teamwork and sharing of practice. This includes ensuring schemes of learning/lesson planning is in line with college policy and expected practice.

Celebrate and promote staff and student success within the college to support the college’s culture for valuing people and recognising excellence. Embrace and promote teaching and learning technologies to enhance the student experience. Review course content and resources to ensure currency and relevance with both qualification and future industry requirements.

To provide an excellent experience to students through exemplary learning, teaching and standards of assessment. Develop and share subject pedagogy within and across teams to maintain currency and accuracy. Preparation of effective formative and summative assessments including feedback to meet awarding organisation standards and student needs.

Lead on Internal and External Quality Assurance in line with the College quality assurance policy and procedures and awarding organisation guidelines. Embrace and positively promote the college’s approach to supporting the Student Journey ensuring the student voice drives a strong 'you said we did' agenda.

Undertake student interviews providing advice and guidance to prospective students, allowing for informed career pathway choices that are supported at appropriate learning levels. Contribute towards a high-quality student induction to ensure the Right Student is on the Right Course.

Set high expectations and monitor student attendance, punctuality, behaviour and progress and take appropriate action when required, ensuring recorded in college online systems (including all components of a 16-19 study programme). Actively contribute to successful parental meetings and disciplinaries in line with the positive behaviour policy.

Lead and liaise with curriculum and learning support staff to ensure appropriate and high-quality academic and learning support is provided as required. This includes ensuring exam access arrangements are in place.