FE Lecturer in Motor Vehicles

Clarus Education

  • London
  • £30,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
FE Lecturer in Motor Vehicles - Full Time - Uxbridge, London - Permanent ContractAt Clarus Education, we are working with an FE College who are seeking to appoint full time and part time Motor Vehicle Lecturers to join their experienced, supportive team based in Uxbridge.Their Motor Vehicle Section is equipped with fully fitted, recently refurbished workshops and up to date equipment and resources. They have invested in hybrid/electric technology, as this is a growing area of their course provision. Their learners are mostly aged 16-19 and studying City and Guilds qualifications, although they have plans to introduce IMI qualifications.Person Specification:*Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Motor Vehicle/Automotive, with experience gained within the Motor Vehicle industry and will preferably have some experience of teaching/training or assessing
*Be a good communicator with a passion for Motor Vehicle, and be able to engage and motivate young people aged 16-19.
*Ideally you need to have a Level 4 or 5 DET or PGCE, however if you do not already possess a teaching qualification, the College will support you to achieve thisMAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSTThe main purpose of the job is to ensure the retention and achievement of students through the delivery of good practice in teaching and learning. The Lecturer will teach, develop and improve programmes of study in subjects and courses relevant to the post-holder's knowledge, qualifications and experience.DUTIESRecruitment of Students· Participate in open evenings and recruitment activities to ensure that potential applicants and students receive accurate information and guidance.· Complete and contribute to the production of accurate information and fact sheets.· Interview potential applicants and contribute to the College's interviewing schedules· Contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of the team's marketing and recruitment strategiesInduction and Support for Students· Carry out student inductions and contribute to the design of induction programmes· Produce course handbooks· Carry out academic progress reviews, including the completion of necessary documents· Where appropriate act as a named tutor and liaise with the College's Attendance Co-ordinators to ensure the attendance, retention and achievement of students· Understand and keep up-to-date with student support and learning support arrangements, ensuring students have full information and making appropriate referrals· Where appropriate ensure that basic skills initial and diagnostic assessments, are undertaken and that students receive effective learning support· Ensure that resources within your subject area are kept up-to-date and accessible to students and other staff in liaison with the curriculum managers and the College's Learning Centres· Prepare students for employability, career progression and/or further education and training· Produce reports and attend events to provide information to parents/employersDesign and Delivery of Programmes· Teach on a range of programmes in the relevant subject area, including City & Guilds courses· Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and resource materials for teaching programmes· Utilise IT and e-learning technology to deliver elements of the curriculum· Where appropriate integrate the delivery and assessment of Functional Skills into the curriculum· Prepare assessment plans and schedules and ensure students are aware of your expectations· Assess students' progress regularly including the timely marking of work and giving feedback, both written and oral· Work towards the integration of students' basic skills' development in the delivery of teaching and learning.Curriculum Management· Attend team meetings and College events as directed by managers· Keep records up-to-date, including the completion of registers, and other required documentation· Liaise with colleagues to ensure that new members of staff are fully apprised of requirements· Participate in the College's staff appraisal and mentoring schemesQuality· Carry out student questionnaires and elicit student feedback on the quality of teaching and learning.· Contribute to course reviews including reviews of your subject area and the setting, implementation and monitoring of action plans· Set targets for achievement, retention and attendance and participate in the College's performance management programme· Participate in the College's formal Lesson Observation process on an annual basis, which requires at least one graded Lesson Observation to take place. Further Lesson Observations may be required under the College's Capability Procedure.Other· Keep knowledge and skills up-to-date through self-study and undertake staff development and secondments relevant to professional needs· Promote Equal Opportunities and implement the College's Equal Opportunities Policy· Communicate and work effectively as part of the Team
· Provide a secure, safe and friendly learning environment including implementation of College's Health & Safety Policy· Complete all documents necessary to comply with College HR policies, e.g. agency lecturer booking forms, sickness forms, appraisal forms, etc. and ensure all staffing records are kept up-to-date· Carry out any other duties commensurate with the scale and grade of the postIf you are interested in this Lecturer of Motor Vehicles opportunity, APPLY NOW to be considered for an immediate trial day!_ We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974._Please note we do not offer sponsorship and you must have the Right to Work in the UK for this position.Apply for this Lecturer of Motor Vehicles opportunity by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.

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