Principal Duties

To assess, track, plan, deliver art instruction in didactic and provide relevant and timely feedback on achievement, progress and developmental needs to students, academic and other managers/colleagues, including student records.
To write half-termly reports on students with clear formative comments and targets as to how to improve work, by deadlines given, and provide regular estimated grades and feedback on tests as required. Maintain effective records of lessons, grades awarded and marks given in class. Ensure accurate attendance records are kept for every lesson.
To set, evaluate, and mark students’ course work, homework and other assignments promptly, and to record marks on College systems as requested, in accordance with the College Assessment and Marking Policy and procedures.
To complete associated and administrative tasks to deadlines, as directed
To induct students appropriately, to provide academic advice, counseling, educational guidance, and tutorial support to students, including individual learning plans as directed.
To attend academic, departmental and College meetings when required, and attend/deliver sessions as directed.
Proctor exams prepare SQA exemplars for the respective Units assigned.
Ensuring all the assessments and exemplars are approved by the Internal Verifier and Program Director.

Essential Criteria

Good in British English (Speaking, reading & writing). Multi-language proficiency preferred.
Familiarity with college and university programs, majors, academic processes, etc.
Excellent active listening, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrates good critical thinking skills to understand student and staff issues
Can suggest and where appropriate implement solutions appropriate to student and staff situations.
Gathers facts and analyses situations in an objective, accurate and organized fashion
Understands College goals and direction and brings these to bear in teaching.

Please note that given the need for flexibility to meet the changing requirements of the University, the duties and location of this post and the role of the post-holder may be changed after consultation. The balance of duties may vary over time and will be reviewed as part of the appraisal process.

Responsibilities