SESSIONAL LECTURER BRICKLAYING

JOB REF: SL202

SESSIONAL LECTURER BRICKLAYING
£13.81 - £20.85 PER HOUR

Closing date: Thursday 11th October 2012 @ 9am.

We are seeking to recruit a Sessional Lecturer in Bricklaying which involves managing the learning processes from student enrolment to assessing the outcomes of learning and achievement and all associated administration.

This role requires a high level of professional knowledge, experience and understanding of the subject area, along with a relevant degree or professional qualification. Candidates will have relevant teaching experience along with a teaching qualification or a willingness to obtain one and effective communication skills, both written and verbal. A commitment to equality of opportunity is essential.

All new lecturing staff must possess GCSE Maths and English (minimum Grade C) or equivalent or willingness to gain and it is desirable that candidates possess assessor or verifier awards or other appropriate specialist training qualification

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• High level of professional knowledge, experience and understanding of subject area.
• Teaching experience.
• Degree and or appropriate professional qualification in a relevant area
• A teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one.
• Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds Certificate in Bricklaying
• GCSE Maths and English (minimum Grade C) or equivalent or willingness to gain.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent team working skills.
• A commitment to equality of opportunity.

Desirable:

• Assessor or verifier awards or other appropriate specialist training qualification.
• Knowledge of social and cultural diversity and its effect on learning.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The post-holder will be responsible to the Curriculum Team Leader and will be accountable for:

A Planning, preparing and delivering teaching and learning programmes for learners.

B. Managing the learning process and assessing the outcomes of learning and learners’ achievements.

C. Assisting in course management, review and development and the enrichment of the learners’ experience.

D. Reflecting upon and evaluating one’s own performance.

E. Providing learners with support and pastoral care.

F. Complying with College wide policies and procedures

Detailed below for guidance is a suggested list of duties that this accountability covers. This list is not exhaustive and may vary from time to time in order that the accountability may be met. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a re-grading of the post.

Accountability A

1. To assess learners’ needs by identifying and planning for the needs of potential learners and making an initial assessment of learners’ needs.
2. To plan, prepare and deliver teaching and learning programmes for groups and individuals by identifying the required outcomes of the learning programme and the most appropriate teaching and learning techniques.
3. To enhance access to and participation in learning programmes.

4. To develop and use a range of teaching and learning techniques by promoting and encouraging individual learning and by facilitating learning in groups and learning through experience.

Accountability B

1. To establish and maintain an effective learning environment by planning and structuring learning activities.

2. To communicate effectively with learners.

3. To review the learning process with learners, helping them to evaluate and record their progress, including the provision of clear feedback.
4. To select and develop resources to support learning.

5. To establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with staff and learners.

6. To contribute to the College’s quality assurance systems.

7. To use appropriate assessment methods to ensure learning and achievement whilst promoting equality of opportunity and making use of assessment information to modify programmes as appropriate.

Accountability C

1. To play an active role in the review, evaluation and development of courses provided by the Centre.
2. To be involved in subject and course initiatives across the range of work in the Centre and to assist in the development of course materials as necessary.
3. To interpret curriculum requirements in terms of syllabuses, objectives and schemes of work and select and develop resources to meet learning objectives.
4. To liaise with employers to secure work experience and educational visits for learners and assist in placing, monitoring and their assessment in the work environment.
5. To assist in the marketing of courses and the interviewing, advising of the recruitment of learners i.e. attendance at Schools Liaison, publicity and Open Days / evenings.
6. To assist in other administrative duties as required.

Accountability D

1. To plan future practice based upon self review and evaluation of own practice.

2. To participate in staff development, continuing professional development and skills updating sessions.

3. To ensure that professional requirements are met by working within a professional value base and by conforming to agreed codes of professional practice.

Accountability E

1. To provide learners with support by ensuring they are suitably inducted and provided with effective learning support.

2. To ensure learners are given access to guidance opportunities and provided with personal support.

3. To play an active role in the pastoral care of learners, referring them for specialist support as necessary.

4. To assist with disciplinary matters relating to student conduct, attendance etc.

Accountability F

1. Participate in College probationary review and appraisal processes, agree objectives with the line manager and ensure they are achieved

2. Comply with the College’s health and safety policy

3. Work to promote and contribute to the College’s Equal Opportunities Policy

4. Apply the College’s safeguarding policy and practices

5. Comply with the College’s procedures in relation to the requirements of the Data Protection Act

6. Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required

GENERAL INFORMATION: TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

SESSIONAL LECTURER BRICKLAYING JOB REF: SL202
£13.81 - £20.85 PER HOUR

Full details of conditions of service will be provided in the contract of employment. For information, a summary of the main conditions is given below.

Exclusivity of Service
Employees must not, without the written consent of the Principal, undertake any employment or engagement which might interfere with the performance of duties at the College or conflict with the interests of the Corporation.

Salary
The salary will be the hourly rate within the range £13.81 - £20.85 per hour for each hour taught and will be reviewed annually in accordance with Corporation policy. Appointment on the salary scale will depend on relevant experience and qualifications.

The hourly rate is derived from the full time pay scales and is pro rata using a transparent pay formula. Any additional hours required of you, as specified on your Schedule of Engagement, include time for preparation, assessment of learners, marking of exams, course development, office meetings, training and other activities which are incidental to your teaching duties.

Annual Leave
Under the Working Times Regulations, you are entitled to receive paid holiday. In order to comply with these regulations, the College calculates your hourly rate of pay to include a proportionate element in respect of annual leave and this is shown as a separate item on your payslip. The formula for calculating your hourly pay rate takes into account the pro-rata holiday entitlement to that of a full time member of staff.

Your holidays should be taken out of term time and will have been paid for in advance.

Pension Arrangements
All employees automatically become members of the Teachers Pension Scheme unless they decide to opt out. Members of the scheme are required to contribute 6.4% of their pensionable pay. City College Brighton and Hove will make a further contribution of 14.1% of the pensionable pay.

Health Clearance
Appointments to the College are subject to satisfactory health clearance. All new staff are required to complete a Health Questionnaire and may be asked to attend a medical check.

Probation
All new staff to the College will be subject to a probationary period. For lecturing staff, the probationary period is 10 months. Appointment to the College will only be confirmed after the satisfactory completion of the probationary period.

The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.

The nature of this post requires the College to undertake a Criminal Records check on the appointed candidate for any convictions which make it undesirable for the candidate to undertake this post. Under the terms of the check you are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are “spent” under the provisions of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

For these reasons, if you are shortlisted for this appointment you may be asked to complete a more detailed form for the purposes of the check. Any information you provide at that time will be treated as strictly confidential and will only be considered in relation to this application.

Please note that a conviction, bind-over or caution will not automatically disqualify you from employment, but any failure to disclose is likely to result in your dismissal. By signing the application form you will be acknowledging that you understand that a criminal records check may be made.

Skills for Life
In line with the government’s Skills for Life strategy, the College is committed to ensuring that all staff have the necessary GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English and ICT (ECDL or CLAIT). The College is committed to providing support or training where appropriate to help staff achieve these qualifications.

Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted on College premises.

Childcare Vouchers
The College operates a Childcare Voucher scheme for eligible staff. Further information can be found on the Childcare Link website www.childcarelink.gov.uk/index.asp.

Car Parking
There are limited car parking spaces available on College premises for a termly fee. Unfortunately we are unable to guarantee a parking space for all staff.

College Facilities
These are open to College staff and include use of the Library, Refectory, Snack Bar and Staff Common Rooms.

Closing Date
Completed application forms should be forwarded to the following email address jobs@ccb.ac.uk or alternatively you can post it to Human Resource Management, City College Brighton and Hove, Pelham Street, Brighton, BN1 4FA. Closing date: Thursday 11th October 2012 @ 9am.

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE NOTE***

YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT ANY CVs ATTACHED WILL NOT BE USED IN THE SHORTLISTING PROCEDURE, THEREFORE PLEASE USE THE APPLICATION FORM FULLY. (ADDITIONAL UNNAMED SHEETS MAY BE INCLUDED IF NECESSARY). THIS WILL ASSIST THE COLLEGE IN ADHERING TO ITS EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES PROCEDURE.

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