lecturer Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Plumbing Lecturer
College / Department Newcastle College
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: Up to £42,150 (depending on experience)
Type: Permanent
Summary of Main Purpose of Role:
As an Advanced Technical Lecturer, the post holder will teach and manage learning on a range of courses from entry level to level 7 in the jobs in demand sector of plumbing and heating
In addition to the key responsibilities and duties of a lecturer, the Advanced Technical Lecturer will be able to effectively translate the technical requirements of the workplace into high quality, subject-specific delivery of plumbing and heating and is expected to lead subject pedagogy in the discipline of Domestic Gas (Wet Central Heating), Heating and Ventilation Installation (Domestic), Domestic Heating, Water regulations and unvented hot water systems, or be willing to work towards immediately. Through their exceptional advanced ability and specific industry expertise, the post holder will have the responsibility to share the expert delivery of TLA in the subject context of plumbing and heating in order to develop the skills of the broader delivery team in which they will work.
You will produce and review material in the chosen curriculum, explain concepts and theories, and may demonstrate techniques for practical skills using equipment or technologies that are standard and current for that industry.
As an employee within NCG, all employees are required to promote, uphold and demonstrate through personal example, our values and behaviours.
Key Responsibilities:
To provide a responsive and innovative curriculum area that meets the demand for specific skills in your industry in the region and develops students’ work-readiness, employability and enterprise skills in this context.
Lead subject-pedagogy development and drive departmental improvements in the expert delivery of TLA in the subject context of plumbing and heating, specifically Domestic Gas (Wet Central Heating), Heating and Ventilation Installation (Domestic), Domestic Heating, Water regulations and unvented hot water systems
Be a member of course teams responsible for the effective and efficient organisation and delivery of high quality learning programmes.
Undertake a range of administration and programme leadership duties as well as undertaking teaching duties.
Proactively contribute to curriculum and self-development (including CPD, research and scholarly activity) aligned to current and future business need and supporting growth of the curriculum.
Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviours of the organisation.
Duties undertaken by the postholder include being the lead academic/teacher for a designated course(s) and/or course tutor to designated courses and groups of students. These duties will extend to (but are not limited to) responsibility for:
- Identification and assessment of students’ needs and progress
- Plan, design and develop high quality learning programmes and sessions that drive student progress, focussing on addressing the technical requirements for the industry area
- Deliver high quality learning and teaching programmes and activities that underpin positive outcomes for students
- Design and implement innovative assessment strategies to assess learning and students’ achievements.
- Provide high quality feedback to students to drive improvement in both technical and non-technical skills required for the industry
- Undertake assessment, verification and self-assessment processes in line with agreed NCG / Divisional Quality procedures
- Monitor the quality performance of the programme(s), making timely and effective interventions to ensure positive impact for students
- Establish and maintain productive relationships with employers, parents / carers to promote the work of the College and the progress of students
- Lead programme teaching team(s) to deliver a high quality experience that meets quality and curriculum KPIs and positive student outcomes
- Ensure the effective recruitment, attendance, retention, achievement, progression and destinations of students
- Support recruitment and marketing activities
- Monitor, evaluate and improve the quality and effectiveness of personal practice and that of learning programmes and sessions
- Set and maintain high expectations for student success and development of teaching expertise amongst peers within the delivery team, leading to quantifiable improvements in TLA and valued student outcomes
Person Specification
Degree in a related subject area or qualified to the industry-recognised standard in the subject area
Post-16 Teaching Qualification (Diploma in Education and Training (DET) or equivalent, e.g. Cert Ed. Foundation Degree, etc., or, PGCE) upon appointment or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe
Commitment to continuous professional development (which can be evidenced)
If teaching on a higher education programme (Levels 4, 5, 6 or 7) must have or be actively working towards a qualification one level above that on which they are teaching, or have exceptional and specific industry experience
English and maths at Level 2 (GSCE / O Level, Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent upon appointment or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe
Experience of effective programme leadership in FE, HE and / or apprenticeships.
Proven track record of successful teaching and assessment and contributing to curriculum design
Experience of utilising learning technologies, ILP’s, tracking processes and monitoring systems to support and track learners to progress and achieve.
Exceptional professional / vocational experience in the priority jobs in demand sector of plumbing and heating
Planning and delivering tutorials that meet learners’ pastoral and academic needs and effectively support their progress
Ability to lead course team(s) to deliver KPIs, implement change / support development and improve the student experience.
A commitment to reflective practice, professional development and performance improvement
Ability to lead subject-pedagogy development and drive departmental improvements in the expert delivery of TLA in the subject context of Domestic Gas (Wet Central Heating), Heating and Ventilation Installation (Domestic), Domestic Heating, Water regulations and Unvented hot water systems
Ability to effectively translate the technical requirements of the workplace into high-quality, subject specific delivery in the jobs in demand sector of Domestic Gas (Wet Central Heating), Heating and Ventilation Installation (Domestic), Domestic Heating, Water regulations and Unvented hot water systems
Excellent administration and organisational skills.
Strong communication skills, oral and written to ensure effective management of programmes, learners and teaching resources.
Appropriate IT and data interpretation skills to enable the effective use of College reporting and tracking systems.
Ability to manage workload of self and ability to work to tight timescale.
NCG and its associated divisions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
Reliable and enthusiastic with the ability to work flexibly and with initiative to solve problems
Set and maintain high expectations for student success and development of teaching expertise within the broader delivery team, that lead to quantifiable improvements in TLA and valued student outcomes
Demonstrate our values and behaviours and actively contribute to building the Colleges externally facing reputation.
Able to obtain a satisfactory DBS clearance.
For more information please get in touch with Imperial Professionals ASAP
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £42,150.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Gym membership
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- QTS (preferred)
Work Location: In person
