JOB DESCRIPTION
POST TITLE : Part-time Lecturer – Public Services - Approx 13 hours per week.
Temporary until 13th July 2012.
DATE : January 2012
PURPOSE OF POST
Provide high-quality teaching, to create effective opportunities for learning and to enable all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. All staff are expected to support the College’s commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
GENERIC RESPONSIBILITIES
All colleagues employed directly in connection with the teaching and learning experiences of students are expected to meet the standards for teaching and support of learning in further education. All staff are expected to support the College’s commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
COLLEGE RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to the generic responsibilities referred to above, all colleagues employed directly in connection with the teaching and learning experiences of students at Stratford upon Avon College are expected to undertake the following College related responsibilities.
1. Flexibility
Work flexibly as part of a team with cross-College responsibilities.
2. Pastoral Care
Undertake a limited role as personal tutor to a group or groups of students, if appropriate.
3. Curriculum Development
Contribute to curriculum development.
4. Marketing
Assist with the recruitment, admission and enrolment of students and the marketing of courses in particular, and the College in general.
5. Quality Assurance
Participate fully in undertaking all appropriate aspects of the College’s Quality Assurance systems.
6. Equal Opportunities
Adhere to and to promote, the College’s policy on equal opportunities, entitlement and inclusiveness.
7. Staff and continuous Professional Development
As identified, participate fully in all activities designed to improve the quality of individual, team and College performance.
8. Health and Safety
Implement College Health and Safety systems and procedures.
9. Other Duties
Undertake other commensurate duties as may be required from time to time.
HOURS OF WORK
The postholder will be required to work approximately 13 hours per week as agreed and identified on the postholder’s timetable for the relevant academic year.
CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU
From time to time you may be required to undertake duties that involve unrestricted contact with children or vulnerable adults, therefore the offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory Standard/Enhanced Disclosure statement from the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). A copy of the CRB’s Code of Practice is available on request.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
The College is fully committed to Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults and we follow safe recruitment practices in line with Government procedures.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST TITLE : Part-time Lecturer – Public Services
Qualifications
Appropriate specialist qualification(s) in your area of Essential*
expertise eg Advanced Craft Certificate, Degree etc.
(NB Qualifications will normally be held at the minimum
level of NVQ 3/4 although in exceptional circumstances
relevant experience will be taken into consideration).
Full Level 5 Teacher Training Qualification (equivalent to PCET, Essential*
PGCE or Certificate in Education) CTLLS and DTLLS
A1/V1 Awards (formerly D32/D33 Awards) Essential*
(where appropriate)
*If these qualifications are not present, they must be acquired as set out in an individual training plan. Progression through the pay band will be linked to qualification achievement.
Experience
Experience of training/learning environment Essential
Experience of teaching relevant courses/client groups Essential
Previous employment experience in relevant industrial/ Essential
commercial setting, if appropriate (where appropriate)
Previous experience of undertaking/performing the Essential
task(s)/skills being taught, if appropriate (where appropriate)
Attributes
Good interpersonal skills
Organised
Effective written and spoken communication
Enthusiastic
Flexible
Willing to update and adapt skills as required by the demands of the role
Customer focused
Specific Job Duties
The postholder will be required to provide to teach across all aspects of the Level 2 and 3 of the Public Services Course.
APPLICATION GUIDANCE NOTES
1. Application
The submission of a C.V.alone is NOT considered appropriate as an alternative to the completion of the formal application form, although it is acceptable in addition.
Press the ‘apply online’ button at the bottom of the page to fill in an electronic application form.
By the closing date of noon on FRIDAY 10th February 2012
The College electronically acknowledges receipt of applications, but does not notify applicants if not selected for interview. If you have not heard from us in four weeks, it will be reasonable to assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
2. Interviews will take place within two weeks of the closing date.
As the College seeks to minimise obstacles caused by disability or disadvantage, the College will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for the job. You are, therefore, requested to identify any special arrangements you may wish us to make in order that we may assist you and, in confidence, you should telephone Human Resources on (01789) 417323 or (01789) 417448.
Further, the College does not discriminate between internal and external applicants and those who most closely meet the criteria specified in the person specification will be invited to attend for interview. In addition to a formal interview, you may be required to undertake a short exercise relevant to the duties of the post for which you have applied and/or be required to deliver a mini lecture.
3. Appointments
At the conclusion of the interview process, candidates will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible. At this point, it is hoped that any candidate who receives an offer of employment will be able to give an immediate verbal answer. Assuming acceptance, the College will confirm in writing the offer of appointment together with a provisional salary and start date.
All offers of employment made by the College are subject to the following:
1. Documentary evidence of qualifications and verification of date of birth.
2. Documents evidencing proof of permission to work in the UK. Copies of these documents will be retained for the duration of your employment.
3. Two references satisfactory to the College, one should be from either a current or previous employer.
4. Evidence of medical fitness. Following interview, successful candidates will be required to complete a medical questionnaire after which they may be required to undergo a medical examination and/or chest X-ray.
5. Completion of a satisfactory 12 months probationary period.
6. Criminal Records Bureau clearance satisfactory to the College for which you will be asked to supply the following:
A Passport, Driving Licence, Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate and/or Change of Name Deed (if appropriate) and two items of documentation confirming your current address, eg utility bills, bank/credit card statement or library card. two items of documentation confirming your current address, eg utility bills, bank/credit card statement or library card.
4. Equal Opportunities
As a College we actively seek to minimise obstacles caused by disability, disadvantage and/or difference of any kind and to adhere to and promote our policy on equal opportunities, entitlement and inclusiveness. In support of this statement, a copy of the College’s Policy Statement on Equal Opportunities is attached together with an information document addressing the needs of those who consider themselves to be disabled.
For your further information, the College also has competent users in British Sign Language. Minicom is also available. Application packs in large print type are available upon request to the Human Resources Department and much of the College’s premises are accessible to those who experience difficulties with mobility. Finally, in order that we may support and assist you in your application, you are requested to identify any special arrangements you may wish us to make and, in confidence, you should please telephone Human Resources on (01789) 417323 or (01789) 417448.
5. Data Protection
You are applying for a job with Stratford-upon-Avon College. The College will use the information you provide in support of your application in the following way
undertake relevant and appropriate checks as to the information you have provided, this includes as a minimum, contacting your nominated referees (when your permission has been provided),
verifying your personal information e.g. Name, Address, National Insurance Number etc
as part of the College’s Management data to include e.g.
Monitoring equal opportunities
Monitoring disability
Monitoring recruitment and advertisement data
ensure you have permission to work in the UK
undertake thorough criminal background checks
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
The College is fully committed to Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults and we follow safe recruitment practices in line with Government procedures
Unless you are appointed to the job for which you have applied, we will hold the information you provide to us on file for the maximum period of 12 months unless you request in writing that we retain your details for a longer period. This may be applicable if you are making a speculative application to us. The information you provide will be held confidentially in secure storage. After the appropriate timeframe has elapsed, your information will be destroyed.