Creative Media and Games Lecturer

Job Description

The Role:Shipley College is situated in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire and is committed to high standards, encouraging staff and students to do their best and to aim high. Do you have the necessary qualifications, skills and/or experience todeliver teaching, learning and assessment and contribute to the effectiveness and success within the Creative Media and Games SectorThis lecturing role includes, but is not limited to the following activities: Planning, preparing, teaching/delivering modulesand supporting learning on a range of Creative Media and Games programmes up to level 3 and any apprenticeship provision in this area and may include T-levels. Course coordination; providing guidance, support and tutorship for learner groups which may includeapprentices and others, while liaising with the wider course team, employers and supporting students in placements. You should have: A Professional teaching qualification (see person specification) or have significant industry experience in a relevant vocationalarea Experience of working within a post 16 institution PRIME OBJECTIVES OF THE POSTAs a lecturer you will be (or become) an excellent classroom practitioner who consistently demonstrates the highest standards of delivery, is fully committed to raising attainment,and acutely aware of the strategies required to achieve the highest standards within your subject area.As a lecturer you may, from time to time, be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this jobdescription at the initial place of work or at other locations in the College catchment area.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To provide the highest quality teaching, learning and assessment to learners using the most appropriate and innovative methods, whilstcelebrating difference and promoting diversity To produce the highest quality learning and assessment materials and assignments and use the most up to date and appropriate resources to support learning and assessment To undertake formal assessment of learnerachievement and offer clear and timely feedback on progress and opportunities for progression to learners To act as a course coordinator, to ensure the smooth running of courses, including timely and accurate completion of attendance records, retention andachievement records, end of course information etc. To maintain excellent classroom management and discipline whilst observing College regulations To have well-developed strategies in place to keep learners safe and to support them to develop their own understandingof the risks in order to keep themselves and others safe To carry out a full evaluation of the courses; maintain the course file, support the effective use of satisfaction surveys, complete the course review documentation as required, and act upon recommendationsfor course improvement as part of the College quality system To establish, where appropriate, effective working relationships with examining and accrediting bodies, support correct registration and exam entries for learners on courses. To work with Head ofTeaching, Learning and Assessment Quality and follow the Colleges Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) systems for internal verification, external verifier and moderator visits and to undertake Internal Verification duties as required To establish effective workingrelationships with employers and their apprentices or other learners. To effectively collaborate with all parties to ensure the teaching, learning, monitoring and recording of required knowledge, skills and behaviours takes place, resulting in achievementof End Point Assessment (EPA). To conduct reviews with the employer and the apprentice in the workplace. To assist the Head of Sector and team in the planning and costing of new programmes taking into account curriculum changes, labour market requirementsand other relevant factors To contribute to curriculum development and establishing a culture of continuous improvement and innovation To provide learners with regular reports of progress and offer clear guidance on how to improve performance to reach theirpotential To advise the Head of Sector/budget holder on any required equipment and materials To maintain a current knowledge of the Media industry, developments in further education and training, including apprenticeships; the regulations that apply to particularprogrammes and, where appropriate, industrial and commercial trends that may relate to education and training. To attend and take part in the Colleges half termly Quality Improvement (QI) days as part of this process. To attend Course Team, Sector and Collegemeetings and external meetings appropriate to the post To represent the College on appropriate and agreed public occasions, such as recruitment events, and to promote the best interests of the institution by creating a positive impression of the College inthe minds of potential clients To contribute to the marketing and promotion of courses in the Sector Shipley College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. As this is a part time post, flexible workingarrangements are in place. To Apply: Download and complete an application pack from www.shipley.ac.uk. Email to jobs@shipley.ac.uk.