Bank Games Lecturer

Description

Key Responsibilities

• To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review
• To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis
• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve effective management of the learning process
• Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy
• Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued
• Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes
• To set and mark work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies, to record work carried out and assessment of same
• Track all students’ progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies
• Provide a balance of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences
• To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play and appropriate part in their implementation
• Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers
• To liaise with Head of School in contributing to the design of programmes and teaching approaches which will enable curriculum areas to achieve high standards and value added
• To liaise with Head of School and curriculum teams in contributing to the administration necessary to support the teaching, learning and assessment within the subject area
• To work with colleagues with relevant expertise to identify and address additional student English and Maths skills development in subject area
• To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development
• To implement innovation into teaching, learning and assessment.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Educated to Level 4 e.g. Degree or equivalent in Games Design and concept Art or other Digital subject specialism
• Inspire and motivate learners
• Knowledge and understanding of Computing and Digital industries.
• Engaged in Continuing Professional Development
• Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability collaboratively with industry employers and colleagues

• A recognised Teaching qualification or vocational experience
• Ability to embed innovation in the curriculum through the use of emerging technologies
• Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery in Games Design and Concept Art Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Innovative learning
• Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes
• Knowledge or experience around T-Level provision
• Knowledge or experience in teaching HE

Benefits

• Generous annual leave - We offer the highest holiday entitlement in the City Region
• Competitive salary - Our salaries are the highest within FE in the City Region
• Access to our Employee Benefits Platform, offering hundreds of discounts and savings
• Wellbeing support - Access to a free, independent and confidential 24 hour counselling support, as well as general wellbeing and lifestyle support through our platform and app
• Pension Scheme - Excellent pension provision, with memberships of Local Government Scheme, Teachers Pension Scheme and Aviva, depending on the role.

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