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English and Mathematics Functional Skills Lecturer Salary: 18,053 - 34,640 pro rata (Subject to Job Evaluation)

KEY TASKS: To work within the Skills for Life team teaching English and maths across a range of sites and vocational areas. To take responsibility for the delivery of teaching theoretical aspects of the curriculum. To help co-ordinate, develop and deliver an active cross-college English/maths programme with work-based learners. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: To teach all aspects of Functional Skills and English and maths on a variety of apprenticeship courses. To be actively involved in the further development of English and maths courses in consultation with team members, the Curriculum Leads, taking responsibility for the leadership of a designated cluster of courses as agreed. To develop and share practical approaches to the teaching of English and maths. To contribute to the development and production of a wide range of student centred learning materials. To develop, deliver, assess and verify relevant elements of Functional Skills. To maintain and improve the English and maths learning environment. To help co-ordinate team activities including full implementation of the cross-college quality framework. To contribute towards the effective marketing and publicity of course team, programme area and College activities. To secure and ensure the internal and external validation of courses. To attend course team and programme area meetings and maintain course files. To prepare and maintain appropriate curriculum planning materials and tracking documents to support teaching and learning. To contribute to the recruitment, enrolment and assessment of students in conjunction with Student Services. To provide adequate pastoral and tutorial support for students in line with College policies. To participate in advice, guidance and enrolment activities.

The duties must be carried out in strict compliance with the College policies for Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Quality Assurance. To participate in the provision of First Aid assistance if required. A commitment to work in accordance with the six shared values: serving our students and community, professionalism, respect for other people and teamwork, caring, honesty and integrity, a positive, can-do approach.

To be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of your students having due regard to the Colleges Child & Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy. CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The College has excellent facilities and offers support to enable you to continuously update your skills and qualifications. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Personal development interviews take place annually and role descriptions are reviewed as part of this process. This post is Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to Enhanced CRB Disclosure clearance.

PERSON SPECIFICATION English/Maths Lecturer Competency Attributes Customer Focus, Development, Relationships, Person Effectiveness, Expertise, Communication Skills (if appropriate), Managerial (if appropriate) Health & Safety, Equalities, Finance Teaching Experience Functional skills maths and English from Entry level to Level 2 GCSE maths and/or English Special Aptitudes and Interests A clear knowledge and understanding of curriculum developments in English and maths Ability to relate teaching approaches and resources to the needs and interests of different students Confidence and personal presence to ensure credibility, discipline and effectiveness in teaching and learning Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to establish professional relationships with staff and clients Suitability to work with children Evidence of undertaking assessment and verification processes Evidence of offering information, advice and guidance with students Evidence of involvement with flexible delivery of English/Maths curriculum in the workplace A commitment to promoting English/Maths across all curriculum areas for apprentices Experience of working closely with relevant Exam boards English or maths Degree Teaching Qualification L4/5 maths or English Specialism (or be prepared to undertake) Maths and English to Level 2 TDLB Units D32/33/34/36 or A1/V1 awards First Aid qualification Essential / Desirable Method: Application (A) Interview (I) Test (T )

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A commitment to work in accordance with the six shared values: Serving our students and community Professionalism Respect for other people and teamwork Caring Honesty and integrity A positive, can-do approach

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