Full time - 37 hours per week.
1 post available or would consider 2 if a job share.
Role to consist of 50/50 between teaching and assessing.
Closing Date for applications is: 5th July
Interviewes will be held on: 15th July
Aims of Job/Job Purpose
The role of a Main Grade Lecturer (MGL) at South & City College Birmingham is to support the College’s aims, objectives and mission statement to provide quality education and training in response to local need.
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Required to teach on Plumbing and Gas courses both theory, practical and work based competency up to the equivalent of Level 3.
- Have a flexible and innovative approach to the management of the student learning programme.
- Liaise with parents/guardians, schools and other organisations as appropriate.
- Carry out appropriate course administration including lesson plans and schemes of work and marking.
- Comply with the Quality Assurance procedures of the College.
- Maintain appropriate learning resources.
- Participate in college Enrolment, Induction and Open Days and attend meetings, marketing events and other relevant functions as required by the line manager.
- Ensure “In Attendance” time is carried out to meet the needs of the students.
- To carry out student assessments using a range of techniques and tools determined by the College.
- Monitor the academic and vocational progress of students on their courses, including tracking skills and arranging additional support where required.
- Set targets for improvement and provide constructive feedback on progress.
- Provide pastoral care, student support, initial advice and guidance, including the safeguarding and promotion of the students’ welfare.
- Assist in the development of appropriate curriculum initiatives.
- Work with others to monitor, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of learning, including the use of lesson observations.
- Support students to improve their study skills and exam techniques.
- Monitor and review provision in the curriculum.
- Contribute to the enrichment programmes of the College.
- Engage in inspection and audit requirements and internal and external verification activities.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of student and course registers.
- Arrange careers guidance.
- Provide student reports and discuss with parents or guardians.
- Act as a course tutor, providing learner with academic support, meeting their vocational and educational needs.
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as directed and required, that is commensurate with the grade of the post.
- Keep up to date with Industry and education developments such as new technologies and T levels in order to ensure their smooth introduction into the curriculum.
The Job Description for this position has been attached, please refer to it for more detailed information on the role.
We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.
Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.
At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.
The College has four faculties and each has a Faculty Head, Deputy Faculty Head and a number of Heads of School. The faculty management team has a strategic and operational responsibility for the management and delivery of course programmes within a group of college departments. Each faculty will work within a remit specific to their area. The remit will outline the key focus areas for each faculty and will be subject to review by the College to reflect the goals, aims and strategic objectives and priorities within FE and the College.
Curriculum departments are grouped into faculties. The Head of School has a primary responsibility for the specific department and of individuals within a team, while the Faculty Head holds primary responsibility for the whole faculty and its targets.
For further details about the role and how to apply:
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Safeguarding
The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. including, enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.
An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.
Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
