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Sessional Lecturer in Horticulture

POST NO: S2174A

£13.69 to £20.73 per hour

Closing date: Thursday 11th March 2010

Interview Date: Friday 19th March 2010

We are seeking qualified and experienced Sessional Lecturer in Horticulture to work predominantly at our Stanmer Park site. We are a small friendly team who take pride in the many awards we have achieved, including Hampton Court Palace and Chelsea Flower Shows. The successful candidate/s will be able to teach on some or all of the following courses:

The ability to teach hard landscaping and/or land based practical skills would be an advantage.

This role requires a high level of professional knowledge, experience and understanding of the subject area, along with a degree or Level 4 qualification in Horticulture. Candidates will have effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and a willingness to obtain a teaching qualification. 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.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

Desirable:

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The post-holder will be responsible to the Director of the Centre and will be accountable for:

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 play an active part in the review, evaluation and development of courses provided by the Centre.
  5. To select and develop resources to support learning.
  6. To establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with staff and learners.
  7. To contribute to the College’s quality assurance systems.
  8. 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 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.
  2. To interpret curriculum requirements in terms of syllabuses, objectives and schemes of work and select and develop resources to meet learning objectives.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. To assist in maintaining Health and Safety Regulations within the College.
  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 learners 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 students referring for specialist support as necessary.
  4. To assist with disciplinary matters relating to student conduct, attendance etc.

GENERAL INFORMATION: TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

SESSIONAL LECTURER- HORTICULTURE POST NO: S2174A

£13.69 to £20.73 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 £13.69 to £20.73 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, your hourly rate of pay includes a proportionate element in respect of annual leave. 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.

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 returned to Human Resource Management, City College Brighton and Hove, Pelham Street, Brighton, BN1 4FA.

Closing date: Thursday 11th March 2010

Interview Date: Friday 19th March 2010

***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.