LECTURER JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Details

Post: Lecturer in Health and Social Care

Grade: Pay Scale Range Points: 20 to 35

Responsible to: Head of Department

Key Purpose: To plan, deliver and evaluate creative and innovative teaching and learning to learners from levels 1-3. To act as course/subject leader as deemed necessary. To adhere to and administrate Health and Safety policies and procedures. To assist in the coordination of recruitment, enrolment and induction of students. To contribute towards the planning and effective running of the curriculum and department.

Specific Responsibilities

1. To deliver high standards of teaching and learning and to monitor assessment processes in accordance with examination requirements. To be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe working environment.

• The delivery of Core and additional programmes including Key Skills/Functional Skills and additional support as appropriate.

• Producing schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, learning materials and any other related activities that impact on the effectiveness of learning.

• To ensure compliance with collegiate Health and Safety policy.

• To ensure compliance with health and safety requirements/supervision of learners in vocational work placements

• To work pro-actively to forward the success and vision of the department.

2. To act as a course and/or subject team leader by undertaking the following responsibilities:

• Liaising and agreeing a programme of learning with the Head of Department i.e. choice of modules/units.

• Timing and scheduling of lessons and vocational placements.

• Identification of resource requirements i.e. staffing, specialist rooms, equipment, software, etc.

• Taking responsibility for IV, EV and final standards assessment, in line with exam board criteria.

3. To support the co-ordination, planning and delivery of pastoral and tutorial provision for students including acting as a personal tutor for students to:

• Design and deliver a tutorial curriculum in line with College requirements.

• Organise an induction programme for learners.

• Assist in the identification of students’ individual needs and in the co-ordination of relevant support to meet their needs.

• Liaise with Work Placement Coordinator to ensure that learners have access to appropriate vocational work experience

• Provide pastoral support to learners, liaising with central support staff where necessary.

• Monitor attendance and learning progress using Individual Learning Plans and Tutoring for Success review process

• Where appropriate, liaise with employers to monitor and evaluate learner progress

• Assist students to set challenging targets to aid learning and personal development.

• Ensure every learner receives careers education and guidance including an exit interview.

• Ensure that students have an opportunity to give feedback on their learning experience.

• Respond to concern notes from staff.

• Liaise with parents and carers.

• Ensure the timely completion of students’ progress reports and references to meet identified deadlines.

• Act as a point of contact for communications to and from students.

• Attend personal tutor forums.

4. To ensure that the subject/course team members have access to:

• External documents – Examination Awarding Body policies, processes and procedures.

• Internal documents – City of Bath College’s curriculum policy, strategies, processes and procedures.

5. To co-ordinate the arrangements for the initial assessment of:

• The attainment levels of learners in literacy, numeracy, ICT and language.

• Share the results with course team members.

6. To ensure that individual students’ learning needs are met through the provision of:

• Learning support i.e. literacy, numeracy, language and ICT

• Learner support

7. To plan and attend appropriate meetings with:

• External verifiers/moderators

• Liaison with external agencies i.e. Connexions and employers
8. To co-ordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students’ learning carried out by the subject/course team.

9. To co-ordinate and plan internal verification and/or moderation.

10. To communicate external examination entry and timetable arrangements to the subject/course team and students.

11. To evaluate the effectiveness of the course/subject through the application of the course/subject and evaluation process.

12. To arrange and minute subject/course team meetings.

13. To advise managers and, where appropriate, lead on relevant curriculum developments.

14. To produce an annual self-assessment action plan and regular course reviews to report on implementation to the appropriate manager.

15. To ensure that the subject/course team comply with student and course management procedures including administration such as the completion of registers.

16. To lead course planning and development to ensure that the provision meets the needs of learner and stakeholder i.e. employers and HE institutions.

17. To ensure that subject/course team members comply with the procedures for trips, visits and work experience.

18. To lead and manage the recruitment, admission, enrolment and induction of learners onto the course/subject.

19. To design the Assessment Plan to ensure effective learning and coverage in accordance with Awarding Body requirements and to liaise with department colleagues to ensure that assessment plan is cohesive and sensitive to student needs

20. To plan an effective induction programme with the course/subject team.

21. To ensure that the overall course/subject Schemes of Work are sufficient to deliver the subject/course specification.

22. To maintain and update subject/course file.

23. To undertake any other duties, as required, appropriate to the grade of the post.

24. To identify the professional development needs of the team and liaise with the Head of Department in order to meet these needs.

25. To lead the development of subject/course materials including on-line resources and the use of the College’s Virtual Learning Environment – Moodle.

26. To identify, share and embed good practice and resources in teaching, learning and assessment, personal tutoring, course/subject leadership and management.

27. To ensure that short-term and long-term targets are set with students and regularly reviewed by the subject/course team.

28. To undertake internal moderation/verification.

29. To lead the subject/course team and participate in other subject/course and College team meetings, to implement effective quality improvement plans, and undertake marketing activity for the department where appropriate.

Professional Conduct

Lecturers are expected to:

• Start classes on time

• Give good notice of any absence

• Keep up to date with developments in their subject area

• Keep accurate and up-to-date registers

• Adhere to general standards of conduct embodied in College policies and procedures (e.g. health and safety, equality and diversity, etc.)

• Be involved in the College’s quality assurance arrangements (induction, lesson observation, appraisal and gathering/analysing feedback from students with a view to implementing continual improvement to courses on an ongoing/annual basis.)

• Be involved in any inspection of the College by the OFSTED

• Work flexibly and efficiently, maintain the highest professional standards and promote and implement the policies of the College.

General

1 Within the limitations set out in the contract, working hours are flexible and can be subject to variation depending upon curriculum needs. They may, for example, include weekends and evenings. It is expected that holiday entitlement should be taken at times convenient to the curriculum offer.

2. This job description is current at the date shown below. In consultation with you and your trade union representatives if requested, it is liable to variation to reflect or anticipate changes in, or to, the College environment.

Date: July 2010
Person Specification

Post: Health and Social Care Lecturer
Department of Health, Humanities and Science

|Area to be assessed |Essential |Desirable |Assessment |
|Qualifications |Degree level qualification |Professional qualification at level 3 (minimum) in|Original certificates (candidate|
| |A teaching qualification (or a willingness to work towards |a related health and/or social care field |to bring to interview) |
| |one within a stipulated time period) | | |
|Continuing Professional|Formal records of your CPD to date (with specific reference |Continuing Professional Development/Student |CPD record – portfolio, |
|Development (CPD) |to any CPD directly related to this post) |Portfolio to show: |certificates, etc. (candidate to|
| |A personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge|Work experience/on the job training; |bring to interview) |
| |up to date and improving your capabilities |qualifications; short courses; informal learning | |
| | |such as reading; attending an event; personal | |
| | |development; out-of-work activities | |
|Knowledge |Current knowledge of one or more fields of Health and |Knowledge of the issues, trends and initiatives in|Personal statement on |
| |Social Care practice |the Further Education sector |application form |
| |Current or potential issues in health and/or social care | |Formal face to face interview |
| |practice that may impact on curriculum delivery |Current curriculum | |
| |Career opportunities for 16-18 & 19+ learners in |Developments in Skills | |
| |health/social care sector |for Life and how it affects learning strategies | |
| | |E-literacy and competence in using ICT (and | |
| | |associated networks and systems) | |
|Experience |Relevant experience in a teaching position in |Experience of curriculum development |Personal statement on |
| |FE/secondary/professional environment | |application form |
| |Recent, relevant experience in health/social care sector |Experience of teaching Functional/Key/Basic |Formal face to face interview |
| | |Skills. | |
| |Practical experience of classroom management | | |
| | |Experience of working with 14-16 year old learners| |
| |Experience of working with 16-18, 19+ learners | | |
| | |Experience of course leadership | |
|Skills and Qualities |A creative and imaginative approach to student-centred |An ability to deal with large groups of young |Personal statement on |
| |teaching |adults in a range of situations |application Form |
| |Good analytical skills and a methodical approach to tasks / |Can reflect and evaluate upon own performance and |Formal face to face interview |
| |problems |plan for future practice | |
| |An ability to work well as a member of a teaching team to | | |
| |provide quality education to all students |A commitment to reflective practice professional |Personal statement on |
| |Good oral and written communication skills – a capacity to |development and performance improvement. |application Form |
| |deal effectively with staff, students, parents, employers | |Formal face to face interview |
| |and others |Full clean driving licence | |
| | | | |
| |Able to identify, interpret and apply specific knowledge to | | |
| |teaching practice to enhance learning | | |
| | | | |
| |Flexibility and the capacity To work under pressure and meet| | |
| |deadlines | | |
| | | | |
| |Able to deal promptly and effectively with inappropriate | | |
| |behaviour in the classroom | | |
| | | | |
| |Able to prepare effective written and visual teaching | | |
| |materials including the effective use of Information | | |
| |Learning Technology e.g. Virtual Learning Environments, | | |
| |PowerPoint supported software such as Turning Point | | |
| | | | |
| |Demonstrate behaviour consistent with College values | | |
| | | | |
| |Proven ability to maintain a professional approach in line | | |
| |with College values while under pressure | | |
| | | | |
| |Ability to relate effectively and sensitively to students | | |
| |and staff from a variety of backgrounds and cultures | | |
| | | | |
| |Be committed to playing a full part in leading team building| | |
| |and development | | |
| | | | |
| |Must demonstrate a strong commitment to equality and | | |
| |diversity and how it affects classroom practice | | |
| |Must demonstrate a strong commitment to quality assurance | | |
| |and customer care | | |

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/Reader

Department: Computer Science

Reports to: Head of Department
Grade: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader, as appropriate Main purpose of the job: To carry out research, teaching and administration within the Department, especially in the area of Computer Science Main duties and responsibilities: 1. To teach at undergraduate and graduate level in areas allocated by the Head of Department and reviewed from time to time by the Head of Department. 2. To carry out research and produce publications, or other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Staff review process. 3. To obtain research funding support. 4. To engage with the broader scholarly and professional communities. 5. To supervise or assist with supervision of undergraduate, taught graduate (Masters) or research graduate (MPhil/PhD) students. 6. To contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum. 7. To assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance. 8. To participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department. 9. To participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments. 10. To provide pastoral care and support to students. 11. To participate in the administration of the department’s programmes of study and other activities as requested. 12. To contribute to departmental, faculty, or UCL-wide working groups or committees as requested. 13. To maintain own continuing professional development. 14. To actively follow and promote UCL policies, including Equal Opportunities. 15. To maintain an awareness and observation of fire and health and safety regulations. PERSON SPECIFICATION The person appointed is likely to have the skills and experience listed below.

1. Knowledge Essential: A strong knowledge of the subject area combined with a broad subject background enabling contributions to teaching programmes 2. Skills Essential: Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Proven record of ability to conduct high quality research which is reflected in the authorship of high quality publications, or other research outputs, in the areas of computer science.
Desirable: Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines. Evidence of ability to teach and to supervise academic work by undergraduates, masters and doctoral students 3. Aptitude Essential: Ability to work collaboratively 4. Qualifications Essential: PhD
Desirable: Membership of a relevant professional organisation 5. Previous Experience Essential: Research in computer science
Desirable: Assessment of student work. Curriculum design. Engagement with scholarly/professional community Pastoral care of students. 6. Personal Qualities Essential: Commitment to academic research Commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students Commitment to continuous professional development Commitment to public communication Commitment to UCL’s policy of equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds.

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On appointment:

• Unqualified new full-time and part-time lecturers will be required to gain a Certificate in Education or equivalent within 2 – 4 years of appointment (2 for full-time staff; longer for fractional staff dependent on contract).

• Failure to do so will be regarded as a breach of contract.