Lecturer in Public Services
Blackpool & The Fylde College
Blackpool
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23,900 - £28,528
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 6 August 2014
Job overview
Ref: 13208
12 month fixed term appointment
Blackpool and The Fylde College is recognised as an Ofsted Outstanding provider, following inspection in October 2013. Ofsted rated the Overall effectiveness of our provision, along with Outcomes for learners, Quality of teaching, learning and assessment and Effectiveness of leadership and management as Outstanding. In addition, the Quality Assurance Agency, which independently reports on the quality and standards of degree provision, awarded the College more commendations than any other university or Higher Education establishment in the UK to date when it published its report in July 2013.
As Lecturer in Public Services, you will be directly involved in the delivery and management of student learning within the School, assisting in the development and delivery of related Further and Higher Education programmes.
Whilst being fully conversant with course regulations and specifications for the defined area thus ensuring conformity and best practice, you will assist with securing quality improvement within the School as well as assisting with monitoring student recruitment, retention and achievement and taking remedial action where necessary.
You will use effectively the systems used in College (electronic or otherwise) to ensure student success, i.e. e-tracker, Moodle, internal verification etc. and will be responsible for meeting recruitment targets including participation in interviews, Open Days and specific curriculum events.
The successful candidate will possess a recognised teaching qualification (minimum level 5) or will be willing to commence within 1 year of appointment and will hold GCSE at grade C or above in English and Maths or be willing to commence within 2 years of appointment. You will also possess a degree or equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline.
With industrial/commercial experience, you will be able to respond to a range of learning styles and will have the ability to communicate in all forms clearly, succinctly, and in a timely manner. In addition, you will have the ability to develop learning resources to support the curriculum and will be able to demonstrate skills in meeting a range of targets related to College priorities e.g. recruitment, retention and attendance etc.
Closing Date: Noon, 6th August 2014
Interview Date: 19th August 2014
To apply for the role please go to www.blackpool.ac.uk
The College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our learners. Successful appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and pre-employment safeguarding checks.
Blackpool and the Fylde College
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About Blackpool & The Fylde College
- Blackpool & The Fylde College
- Ashfield Road, Bispham, Blackpool
- Lancashire
- FY2 0HB
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Blackpool and The Fylde College, one of the UK’s leading Further Education colleges.
Our academic standards are judged to me amongst the best in the sector and for the third year running we have the highest success rates of any large general further education college.
As well as being Ofsted Outstanding with have also recently been awarded TEF Gold, for teaching excellence.
With over 1400 staff based across four main campuses on the Fylde Coast, Blackpool and The Fylde College is one of the region’s leading employers.
Culture - People come first
At Blackpool and The Fylde College we believe our greatest asset is the people we employ. Our staff (like our students) come from a range of backgrounds, ensuring a culture that is richly diverse and conducive to personal growth.
As a college, we are committed to continuous professional development and encourage staff to continually update and improve their knowledge and skills. This ensures our customers benefit from the highest standard of education and associated services; it also means our employees are well placed to pursue career progression opportunities.
As well as offering amazing career development, we also provide a number of benefits such as: Free parking, generous holiday allowance (Plus 8 bank holidays), Discounted hair and beauty treatments, Childcare vouchers, Sports facilities (inc fully kitted gym), Flexible working, Induction programme, Free courses (subject to criteria), Occupational pension scheme and a Starbucks on site.
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