Lecturer in Health and Social Care

at  Heart of Worcestershire College

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  The purpose of the role is to be responsible for flexible and proactive delivery of an agreed teaching programme in Health and Social Care and other related areas. In addition to teaching, to undertake a range of administrative and developmental duties that contributes to improving standards and achievements and the learner experience.

TEACHING QUALIFICATION

Applicants are required to hold an appropriate teaching qualification or be willing to undertake and gain the Certificate in Education and Training within 2 years of their appointment. Successful applicants will be required to attend the course on-site as the College delivers the course in-house.
Please note– whilst obtaining a teaching qualification is a contractual requirement, the College reviews its CPD budget on an annual basis regarding availability of funds, and cannot therefore guarantee that newly appointed staff will receive either part or full funding for the course fees. However, student loan facilities are available.

VALIDATION OF QUALIFICATIONS

The College will undertake qualification validation by writing to the appropriate educational institute. Only those qualifications which are essential for the post will be followed up.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Candidates with a disability should contact the HR Department before interview if they require any adjustments to be made for the interview and/or selection tests.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT IT IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO MERELY REPEAT WHAT IS IN THE SPECIFICATION – YOU MUST SHOW HOW YOU MEET EACH REQUIREMENT. YOU MUST ALSO PROVIDE DETAILS UNDER ‘PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT’ WHICH MUST INCLUDE ALL EMPLOYMENT UNDERTAKEN SINCE LEAVING FULL TIME EDUCATION.

Completed application forms should be submitted by 30 May 2024 via our website at www.howcollege.ac.uk

• To teach across a range of programmes in Health and Social Care associated areas.
• To develop the curriculum in Health and Social Care and associated areas.
• To take an active part in the recruitment of learners, providing appropriate advice and guidance.
• To deliver high quality teaching and learning by: - providing students with a planned learning and assessment experience;
• effectively managing and monitoring the learning process;
• proving regular assessment opportunities;
• providing timely and constructive feedback; and
• guiding and supporting learners to achieve their learning goals.
• To support, and where appropriate, contextualise and/or ‘signpost’ English and maths in the curriculum.
• To actively develop and use new technology in teaching, learning and assessment.
• To provide assignment and assessment material appropriate to each specific programme.
• To produce schemes of work, lesson plans, individual learning plans and assessment schedules etc. appropriate to the curriculum area.
• To evaluate and assess (formative and summative) the work of learners in relation to the curriculum criteria and provide timely constructive and helpful learner feedback.
• To attend curriculum meetings and to contribute to the continual quality improvement mechanisms (e.g. contribute to maintenance of course files, timely updating of e-ILPs on ProMonitor).
• To keep accurate and effective systems of administration which support the student and College needs, including management and maintenance of learner ILPs, progress and performance records.
• Where appropriate, liaison with other departments (e.g. Exams and MIS).
• To ensure safe working practices across the programme area.GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• To commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• To participate in the College’s Performance Management Scheme and attend such training events as are necessary to enable him/her to carry out the duties of the job description.
• To continually improve teaching, learning and assessment through proactive CPD and sharing best practice.
• To actively participate in the College’s Quality System, including quality improvement strategies and initiatives.
• To undertake such other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/her and for others affected by his/her work.
• To actively support College Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity policies.
• To operate/conduct all HR tasks and functions within the principles of GDPR.
  This Job Description is current at the date shown below, and is a guide to the work you will be required to undertake. In consultation with the post holder, it may be changed from time to time by the College to meet changing circumstances.