Main Grade Lecturer - Business & Travel

BARNET AND SOUTHGATE COLLEGE

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Main Grade Lecturer - Business & Travel
SALARY: MGL Scale 7-12, £31,337-£41,345 pro rata per annum inclusive of Outer London Weighting
HOURS: 28 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Can be discussed on application/at interview.
PRIMARY LOCATION: This post will be based at Wood Street Campus although the post-holder may be required to work from all campuses.

Come and join our amazing Business and Travel department!

We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate and enthusiastic about teaching and learning to work within our Business and Travel team.

The roles will require individuals with knowledge and skills in some of the following subject areas: business, finance, law, travel, events, economics, accounting etc. who are looking to work within both the FE and HE sector.

The post will require teaching learners of all ages 16+ and on various qualifications such as BTEC and Degree programmes. The individuals will be working within a dynamic team and will support and help the team develop and grow. The individuals will have excellent organisational skills, classroom management and time management skills.

The individuals will be a personal tutor which will involving the monitoring of attendance, liaising with parents/guardians and other agencies in addition to other duties.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service in line with our safer recruitment policy.

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to inform all applicants as to whether or not they have been shortlisted. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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MAIN DUTIES

1. To be responsible for teaching and learning of students, both individually and as members of designated groups within the curriculum area

2. To teach on courses including: BTEC; Foundation Degree, Bespoke courses and programmes related to Business; Travel and Tourism and Events Management

3. To be actively involved in the development and incorporation of ILT into the teaching/learning strategies of the Centre

4. To act as Personal Tutor and/or Course Manager to full-time/part-time students which will involve monitoring attendance, liaising with parents/guardians and other agencies

5. To act as a member of the Business team and attend course team, department and Centre meetings

6. Be involved in Induction and assist in the marketing of the courses as appropriate

7. To assist in the development of the new areas of work under the guidance of the Curriculum Manager and Deputy Director

8. To maintain student records regarding attendance, achievement and progression

9. To attend Advice and Guidance events, Parent’s evenings and Open Days and carry out student interviewing as required

10.To teach students across a range of abilities and ages in a way that suits individual students and is motivating, supportive and inspiring

11.To contribute enthusiastically to the development of the curriculum both individually and as part of a team in line with college and government requirements

12.To prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, assignments and assessments as required and to assess students work in line with the Centre and awarding body requirements

13.To provide appropriate, safe performance opportunities for the learners

14.To keep records, monitor and track students’ progress and to keep management information and statistical data to fulfil the requirements of the College’s QA and information systems and for audit purposes

15.To contribute to the preparation for internal & external verification and inspections

16.To undertake administrative duties as required by the Centre.

17.To undertake risk assessments as required

18.To support the College in the development of appropriate and safe work placement opportunities for the learners

19.Participate actively and flexibly in a range of College-wide activities, such as duty rotas, enrolment and marketing events and staff and student activities

20.Participate in training and team development activities, to develop skills and knowledge

21.All employees have a general duty in law to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions

22.Understand and be committed to the College’s Health and Safety Policy statement and the College’s safety priorities and be aware of his/her contribution to such priorities

23.Be aware of and comply with the health and safety legislation and other College requirements that are relevant to his/her post

24.Demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to promote the principle of equality and diversity in employment and service delivery

NOTE: Please be aware that the duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time after consultation with the jobholder. They do not form part of the jobholder’s contract of employment.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

- Degree in Business or Travel & Tourism or Relevant Subject (Desirable: Master’s in Business; Travel & Tourism or relevant Subject area)

- Relevant teaching qualifications.

- Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

- Vocational experience

- Knowledge and/or experience of Key Skills

- Proven administrative skills

- Experience of curriculum development

- Successful teaching experience

Knowledge & Skills

- Ability to work under own initiative but also collaborating and in consultation with line manager

- Proven classroom management skills

- Able to work under pressure

- Effective written communication skills

- Effective oral communication and presentation skills

- Good level of IT skills and the ability to contribute to the development of ILT strategies in the Centre.

Personal Attributes

- Commitment to educational values and equality of opportunity

- Ability to work effectively as a team member

- Flexible attitude and the ability to accept and implement change

- Commitment to educational values and equality of opportunity

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 28 per week

Salary: £31,337.00-£41,345.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Work from home

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/05/2023