Lecturer - Project Supervisor - MSc DTS

About The Role

Lecturer - Project Supervisor - MSc DTS

• Employment Type: Zero Hour Contract
• Location: Home Based
• Number of roles available: 5

As a Lecturer in the Degree Apprenticeship team in QAA you will be working with learners that are studying alongside full-time work to develop themselves in their professional specialism. We teach using Blended Learning, which means that our Lecturers support learners through the development of online content and activities, remote interactive sessions (e.g. Web Ex or discussion forums) and in live-online or Face-to-Face workshop.

The role of a Lecturer includes delivery of workshops, marking and module leadership.

• To design and take ownership for multiple modules on the Degree Apprenticeship programmes, and to contribute to the delivery of high quality learning.
• This will include online support throughout the programme and delivery of a series of face-to-face live online workshops.
• Development of course materials for a number of modules, including video for online learning, exercises, slides and assessments.
• To contribute to the wider team activities on assessment and teaching as required.
• To make an active contribution to ensure continual programme improvements, and that all apprentices receive a high quality learning experience.
• Act as moderator and peer reviewer for other modules on a termly basis.
• Feedback from apprentices in evaluations judge the quality of learning to be “very satisfied” or “satisfied”, using the Satisfaction score calculation to ensure a target of a minimum of 90% is achieved.
• Teaching and learning practice are consistently judged to be ‘good’ or ‘ outstanding’ as part of the regular peer observations of teaching and learning.
• Learners achieve good outcomes and demonstrate significant distance travelled throughout the programme.
• The programme is delivered to meet the requirements of their accredited Higher Education status.
• To ensure marking expectations and university SLA’s are met.

• Excellent communication skills.
• A logical thinker and a passion to achieve.
• Ability to deliver practical and engaging teaching and learning sessions.
• Industry experience within subject area.
• Excellent, detailed knowledge and experience of project supervision at Masters level, specifically focusing one or more of the following:

• A Masters or PhD in the relevant field.
• Relevant industry qualifications.

• A teaching qualification or a desire to obtain one, preferably Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

• 27 days Annual Leave(4 days used for the festive closure) plus Bank Holidays.
• Holiday Buying scheme.
• Medicash plan, Wellhub, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance at corporate rates.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Discounts Benefit Hub.
• 3 Development days.
• 2 Charity days per year.
• Pension Scheme.
• Early Friday Finish at 4pm.

Learning and opportunity is at the core of what we do - and that applies to you too! You’ll have the unique opportunity to develop your skills on our QA-authored courses in the latest tech (you’ll get 3 training days/year to do this). You can also delve deep into our world-class digital learning content on a variety of tech and business topics.

Or perhaps you’d like to enrol on a Degree or Masters program to enhance your skillset or learn new things.

We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual orientation, or if you are disabled or a carer, we welcome you and the different perspectives you bring to our diverse family.

We’re proud of the progress we’ve achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity.

Disability Confident Employer - We guarantee that all applicants with a disability who meet the role criteria will progress to the next stage of the process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.