Sessional Tutor - Cultural

Job Description

All posts at the WEA will support the vision for A better world - equal, democratic and just; through adult education the WEA challenges and inspires individuals, communities and society.To plan, prepare and teach courses online (using Zoom and Canvas,the WEA`s virtual learning environment) and face to face for adults within the WEA programme of work, as agreed with the appropriate Education Coordinator. To carry out the administrative tasks required in each programme area. To provide appropriate studentfeedback and support and educational advice and information where necessary, and to create an appropriate and welcoming atmosphere for students.As a Sessional Tutor you are required to carry out the following duties in the context of the WEA`s policies andpractices, particularly Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety and Data Protection, and those of any host organisations, including informing students of their obligations:1.Plan, deliver and report on your course online and face to face, using methods andmaterials appropriate to the student group and course content. A scheme of work, course outline and lesson plans should be used for this and made available to the Education Coordinator, class visitor or inspector when required;2.Prepare/adapt appropriate teachingmaterials on Canvas. (N.B Preparation time is implicit in calculations of tutor remuneration);3.Identify/assess the needs of students and if necessary adapt course content and delivery style to meet these needs. Where a course is inappropriate for a studentdirect them to another course or provider. Deal appropriately with individual student support needs, using the appropriate forms and recording the required evidence as per the guidelines provided. Advice or assistance can be provided by the Education Coordinator,Education Support Assistant or the Tutor Support Team in the relevant Support Centre;4.Comply with the WEA policy on Equality and Diversity so that all students are treated with respect and dignity in an environment in which a diversity of backgrounds andexperience is valued. Deal with any harassment or discrimination issues that arise;5.Discuss Learning Outcomes or Moderation Requirements with students as the course proceeds;6.Enable your students to participate in the WEA by affording time for distributionof any relevant notices or information, and ensuring they know about the organisation and how they can become a voluntary member;7.Liaise with Branch/Centre Head/Caretaker to be aware of venue, resources and administration, including procedures in case offire and other health and safety issues;8.Evaluate the effectiveness of learning. Assess students` work. Keep records of students` progress and ensure students are given feedback on their progress;9.Offer advice on further learning and progression opportunitiesto students as required;10.Ensure that all required paperwork, including enrolment forms, learning outcomes forms, Tell Us About It! forms, awarding body paperwork and other registration forms and course registers, including the Tutor`s Report and Claim Formsare returned to the relevant Support Centre, within two weeks of the end of the course (It is vital for funding purposes that these documents are received promptly); The tutor will collate this information on Canvas.11.Undertake continuing professional developmentrequired to maintain your professional status. Attend relevant induction and training meetings as required by the WEA. It is essential that you attend at least one briefing event per year;12.Where appropriate, attend moderation meetings;13.Maintain contactwith your Education Coordinator, and inform her/him immediately of any changes, cancellations, or other significant problems. In an emergency please contact the Tutor Support Team in the relevant Support Centre. Maintain contact and liaise with Branch or Partnerorganisation, where appropriate;14.Represent the WEA throughout the course;15.Any other duty which, from time to time, may reasonably be required to meet the needs of the WEA and the funders and is within the remit of this post.We are looking for tutors thatcan teach short courses and/or day schools in Herefordshire: branch activities are likely to be located in Leominster, Ewyas Harold, Ledbury or Hereford. You will also have the option of teaching further afield and online as part of our regional and nationalcultural programmes. It is likely that most courses will begin from January 2022. Subjects of particular interest to the branches are: - Sciences, particular but not limited to environment/sustainability, geology and geography- British history including localand social history- Poetry- Literature- Astronomy- Local architecture - Ancient civilisations / Classical studiesYou will have a passion for your subject area and a willingness to share this within stimulating teaching sessions with students of all ages andeducational backgrounds. The successful candidate must have a teaching qualification equivalent to level 3 or demonstrable experience of teaching that includes the administration of teaching & learning records. You will also need IT literacy as we will requiretutors to use our virtual learning platform as well as other online systems. Training will be given in teaching using Zoom and Canvas which are the platforms used by the WEA.In your covering letter, please provide a brief list of topic areas or potential coursetitles that you would be interested in offering.