GCSE English Lecturer

Key Responsibilities

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life.
2. To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review.
3. To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis.
4. To plan prepare and deliver high quality lessons to achieve effective management of the learning process
5. Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy
6. Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe secure confident and valued
7. Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour communication and respect for others while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
8. To set mark and record work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies.
9. To track all students progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies
10. To provide a balance of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences.
11. To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play and appropriate part in their implementation.
12. Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers
13. To liaise with Assistant Dean in contributing to the design of programmes and teaching approaches which will enable curriculum areas to achieve high standards and value added
14. To liaise with Assistant Dean and curriculum teams in contributing to the administration necessary to support the teaching learning and assessment within the subject area
15. To work with colleagues with relevant expertise to identify and address additional Digital English and Maths skills for development within the subject area.
16. To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development
17. To communicate and consult with parents carers and students including Parents Evening Welcome Evenings events and open evenings
18. To ensure that all students in the subject area comply with Colleges policies and procedures
19. To provide enrichment opportunities that are exciting motivating and enhance the student experience.
20. To ensure learners are supported with a well prepared VLE and resources for independent study.
21. A knowledge and appreciation of the different needs of learners and effective strategies to ensure all learners make progress

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life.
2. To take proactive responsibility for Health & Safety to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times.
3. To comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
4. To support cross college actives as required in particular the key enrolment and invigilation periods.
5. To understand roles and responsibilities around safeguarding all learners.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

1. Educated to Level 4 e.g. Degree or equivalent in related degree
2. Successful recent previous teaching experience with 11-18 year olds
3. Excellent computer literacy ability to use the current IT programs of the College
4. Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning development & delivery
5. Knowledge and understanding gained from previous experience in delivering GCSE English
6. Engaged and passionate about Continuing Professional Development.
7. Minimum of Level 1 Literacy/Numeracy.
8. High level of communication and interpersonal skills an effective member of a team
9. Ability to set high standards for students colleagues and for themselves
10. Strong understanding of the importance and impact of feedback on learner performance
11. Experience using ICT to support and enhance subject delivery
12. Outstanding teacher who is student centred

1. A recognised Teaching qualification
2. Experience and understanding of value added as progress measures
3. Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers
4. Experience with functional skills verification and standardisation

Benefits