Bank It 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
• To 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
• To track all students’ progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies
• To 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 add
• 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 are
• To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development
• To communicate and consult with parents, carers and students including Parent’s Evening, Welcome Evenings, events and open evenings
• To ensure that all students in the subject area comply with College’s policies and procedures
• To provide enrichment opportunities that are exciting, motivating and enhance the student experience

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Educated to Level 5 e.g. Degree or equivalent in Computer Science
• Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College
• Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery in IT/Computer Science
• Knowledge and understanding of IT/Computer Science provision.
• Engaged in Continuing Professional Development
• Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves
• An ICT qualification
• Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers
• Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes

• A recognised Teaching qualification or vocational experience
• Professional qualification relevant to the subject area
• Experience of resource based learning
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Technology Enhanced Learning

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