JOB DESCRIPTION STPT4

PART TIME LECTURER - BEAUTY THERAPY

JOB TITLE:

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Section/Service:

HEAD OF SECTION

HAIR & BEAUTY

Reports to: Head of Section Salary: Academic Harmonised Scale

Scope and responsibilities: As a professional Lecturer you will be required to undertake formal scheduled teaching duties as follows: teaching, tutorials, and student assessment.

Key Tasks Your duties will include, but will not be limited to: 1.

2.

Managing Teaching and Learning 1.1

Prepare and deliver formal scheduled teaching duties including teaching, tutorials, and learner assessment.

1.2

Deliver and assess key and basic skills.

1.3

Manage, plan, and review learning programmes and the curriculum, including the development of resources and interpretation of statistics.

1.4

Promote equal opportunities at all times.

Quality 2.1

Participate in all aspects of Quality Assurance team meetings and strategic planning as appropriate.

2.2

Contribute to the review of programme data and implementation of improvement strategies as part of an ongoing self-assessment process. Ensure compliance with awarding body regulations and standards.

2.3

2.4

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Ensure quality assurance documentation, procedures and processes are adhered to.

Assessment 3.1

Conduct individual learner reviews and produce individual learning plans.

3.2

Assess learner’s work, and act as verifier / moderator as appropriate.

3.3

Prepare learner reports and attend parents / employers events as required.

3.4

The marking of students’ work including the marking of examinations.

Pastoral and Welfare 4.1

Provide education guidance and counselling, including student discipline in accordance with College policy.

4.2

Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with health and safety rules and policies.

4.3

Ensure that additional leaner support needs are addressed.

4.4

Prepare learner reports and attend parents / employer events as required.

Personal Development 5.1

Undertake research and other forms of scholarly activity ensuring that you maintain a good knowledge of current industrial practice.

5.2

Demonstrate a commitment to your own personal and professional development.

5.3

Establish, maintain and develop good working relationships with colleagues.

5.4

Participate as required in the College Appraisal System.

5.5

Establish "industrial links", as appropriate or when required, to develop understanding and knowledge of subject related industrial and professional activities.

5.6

Develop and maintain good working relationship with external and internal customers.

6.

Administration / Marketing 6.1

Participate in the learner admissions process, providing initial guidance and interview to ensure learners are placed on appropriate courses.

6.2

Attend course meetings as required.

6.3

Administration – including registers, enrolment, pursuing student absence and any other student related administration as deemed appropriate.

6.4

Manage and supervise learner visit programmes in accordance with college policy.

6.5

Undertake marketing activities and act as an ambassador of South Devon College at all times.

Safeguarding This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Other Duties The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not of themselves justify the re-evaluation of a post. In case, however, where a permanent and substantial change in the duties and responsibilities of the post occurs, then the post would be eligible for reevaluation.

FACTORS QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING UNDERTAKEN

WORK EXPERIENCE

SKILLS/SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL

PERSON SPECIFICATION HOW MEASURED

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Appropriate vocational qualification to level 3 or equivalent • If not already held, to attain a teaching qualification as specified by the Institute for Learning (IfL) within 3 years and be working towards achieving QTLS or ATLS within 5 years. • Assessor Award (D32/33 or A units) • Evidence of continued professional and personal development • Experience of teaching/training • Relevant commercial experience

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Relevant subject knowledge Good organisational/communication skills Knowledge of team building with good inter-personal skills & persuader Good motivator Keen interest in/understanding of studentcentred learning & ability to develop effective working relationships with students - and staff Able to teach creatively, adapting to the needs of a variety of students, and be willing to explore new teaching and learning strategies Creative thinker & problem-solver

Certificate CPD record & Evidence of selfevaluation

Letter of appointment References Interview

Application Interview References Lesson Observation

DESIRABLE

HOW MEASURED • Other broadly relevant Certificate CPD record & qualification Evidence of • Verifier award (D34 or selfV units) evaluation

Letter of • Have the flexibility to appointment teach across a range of References subjects and levels Interview • Commitment to continuous improvement • Evidence of supervisory experience in vocational area • •

Experience of supporting basic skill needs Experience as an internal verifier

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DISPOSITION

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ADDITIONAL FACTORS SPECIFIC TO THIS JOB

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able to contribute, participate and share in the responsibility for the development of the curriculum area’s work Ability to negotiate workloads & assess own skills/abilities Good time manager/ability to meet deadlines Computer literate Awareness of budgetary frameworks Interview Able to demonstrate clarity of purpose References Open & responsive Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a team Understand/support College’s mission “Can do”, self-motivated attitude Ability to formulate appropriate questions Able to make considered decisions and where necessary, take risks Proven capacity for hard work/tenacity Sensitivity in dealing with difficult situations Willingness to display flexibility in working hours as occasions may sometimes demand

Willingness to undertake staff development as necessary Have a commitment to equal opportunities

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Developed leadership skills Ability to address & manage change Willing to make mistakes, to ask for help and to learn from experiences

Interview References