Art and Design Lecturer

Responsibilities

• Take attendance of students in the tutor group.
• Teach International Foundation Year (IFY) students at specified periods in the timetable.
• Prepare lesson plans and a scheme of work/programme of study for the classes to be taught.
• Prepare a course handbook for the subject area under the following headings:
  Introduction to the subject area;
  Aims and objectives of the subject area;
  Structure of lessons;
  Brief summary of each unit of the syllabus.
• Read lists/material.
• Give continuous assessment tests when due and ensure the marks are ready on specified dates to meet deadlines for sending reports.
• Be involved or assist in organising extracurricular activities within college.
• Be involved in invigilating students in internal examinations as well as during the entrance examinations conducted for new students (entrance examinations sometimes scheduled Saturdays).
• Give pastoral care to a group of students.
• Participate in any cross-college CPD as and when required.
• Create and complete student perception questionnaires on entry, in December and January as a minimum.
• Create and improve the use of the VLE and record and monitor student attendance and progress as directed.
• Maintain standards expected by awarding bodies, industry and students.
• Work with other lecturers to identify and support those students at risk of non-completion of their programme.
• Support the team of specialist and vocational teachers to embed skills in the subjects they deliver.
• Prepare teaching materials and practical exercises in line with the syllabus and in conjunction with NCUK and NCC programmes of study.
• Attend and participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as and when required.
• Undertake such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may reasonably be required.

Education:

Minimum Qualification:

Master’s degree qualification in a relevant subject/education. University of Cambridge International Examinations Professional Development Courses and Certificate (AS/A level & IGSE) is an added advantage.

Experience:

Minimum 5 Years of teaching experience (at Secondary/Higher Education level).

• English as a first language.
• Have sound content knowledge of the subject area.
• Must have wide experience of teaching British Curriculum at Advanced Level/Foundation Year Level or any vocational qualifications.
• Ability to take up additional responsibilities outside the role of teaching the students.
• Ability to demonstrate how learning can be achieved in the classroom.
• Ability to demonstrate good presentation methods and appropriate use of a wide range of educational resources.
• Good observation skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Have a professional approach to all routine tasks and display a sense of responsibility at all times.
• Focused on the delivery of customer service to everybody on college premises.
• Excellent time management and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• ICT literate.

• Task focused, proactive and disciplined with a sense of integrity.
• Smart, well-groomed and confident with a professional attitude at all times.
• Possess a friendly, approachable personality.
• Can pass a personal identity check and produce references.