Lecturer - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

South and City College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Lecturer - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

We are seeking to appoint: Lecturer - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

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.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

1. Required to teach on all Refrigeration and Air Conditioning courses both theory and practical up to the equivalent of Level 3.
2. Responsible for planning and managing learning programmes (which will include curriculum development and regular review meetings).
3. Responsible for the management and tracking of the student learning programme to include administering all paperwork related to tutor courses and groups, tracking documents monitoring targets, achieving and maintaining group size targets, and arranging additional support where required.
4. Act as a course leader providing learners with academic support, meeting their vocational and educational needs.
5. Carry out the required assessment which will include initial advice and guidance, initial assessment, referral for additional support, assign homework, and provide timely feedback on the learning experience.
6. Ensure timely and accurate completion of student and course registers and ensure poor student attendance is addressed and targets set when required.
7. Liaise with parents/guardians, schools, and other organisations with regards to attendance and achievements, where applicable.
8. Responsible for ensuring student progress records are completed in a timely manner which will include monitoring of targets, Individual Learning Plans, and e Tracker to provide course progression, advice, and guidance.
9. Classroom management including monitoring attendance, punctuality, and student behavior.
10. Be responsible for completing and maintaining appropriate internal and external quality standards (for example Internal Verification and External Verification).
11. Be compliant with equality in teaching and learning.
12. Contribute towards enrichment programmes, work placements, and educational visits to enhance the learning experience.
13. Comply with the Quality Assurance procedures of the College which includes lesson observations.
14. Ensure In Attendance time is carried out to meet the needs of the students' and divisional priorities.
15. To carry out student assessments using a range of techniques and tools determined by the college.
16. Provide pastoral care and student support in conjunction with Student Services.
17. Work with the Quality team and curriculum Division to monitor, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of learning, including the use of lesson and peer observations.
18. Support students to improve their study skills and exam techniques.
19. Be available to cover for colleagues in line with contractual arrangements and, where agreed, provide support and guidance as a mentor to new staff.
20. Staff are personal tutors to groups and are responsible for completing ILPs, monitoring student progress, delivering tutorial programmes, liaising with parents, carers, and employers (where applicable), monitoring attendance and punctuality, providing pastoral care, assisting in UCAS application and references, and support the election of course student reps.
21. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as directed and required, that is commensurate with the grade of the post and prescribed in the MGL contract of employment.
22. 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.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Comply with college policies and procedures and health and safety regulations.
2. Support the safeguarding and promotion of students' welfare.
3. Maintain confidentiality in relation to all college information and to comply with Data Protection Legislation.
4. Participate in the college's Appraisal Scheme and undertake any Continuous Professional Development training, self-directed/directed, to develop innovative teaching and learning techniques and strategies.

About South and City College Birmingham

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 embedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors, and contractors.

For further details about the role and how to apply:

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South and City College recognises that personal safety is a fundamental precondition for effective and successful teaching and learning and can only be felt in a safe learning environment that promotes well-being, safety, and security for all students, staff, and visitors. Safeguarding is a core element of all aspects of college activity.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Candidates should be aware that if shortlisted, an online search will be conducted as an additional safeguarding check. We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016), and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential part of the role.