FE Lecturer in Foundation Learning

Principal accountabilities

1. To be responsible for developing and co-ordinating a specific programme or development within a programme area or across the University.
2. To act as a personal tutor, course leader, and Lead IV as required.
3. To take an active part in course team meetings and activities.
4. To lead a team, if required.
5. To develop and maintain high quality standards in line with the demands of the Common Inspection Framework.
6. To participate in monitoring visits for students on work placement.
7. To take an active part in the University’s Staff Development Programme to ensure flexible and responsive curriculum delivery.
8. To take an active part in all extra curricula activities, including open days, recruitment events and external moderation processes.

General Duties

1. To undertake such class contact duties for the grade as are laid down in the University FE Academic Contract.
2. To teach effectively (including the necessary preparation) using a variety of methods on appropriate programmes as directed by the subject Curriculum Leader.
3. To maintain currency with and operate within the demands of the Common Inspection Framework.
4. To assess and record students’ progress on a regular basis by appropriate means e.g. marking, profiles, learning agreements, action plans, records of achievement etc.
5. To respond to the personal and social needs of students in the learning situation.
6. To prepare programmes of work and lesson plans, set assignments, tests, examinations, marking schemes.
7. To ensure that all appropriate administrative records are accurately completed and maintained in accordance with University procedures, e.g. enrolment forms, attendance registers, student Individual Learning Agreements or training plans.
8. To ensure that students behave in a responsible manner to a high standard of safety in classrooms, practical areas and around the University campus.
9. To ensure relevant links with outside agencies, education support services, parents and employers.
10. To undertake any other administrative and teaching duties which may, from time to time, reasonably be required within the general level of responsibility of the post, as agreed with the Curriculum Leader.
11. To comply with the requirements of Health & Safety, other relevant legislation and University documentation.
12. To understand and comply with the University’s Equality and Diversity Policies.
13. To comply with copyright and software licensing legislation and related University procedures.
14. To undertake appropriate training and Continuing Professional Development activities as requested by the Curriculum Leader.
15. To work with support staff, programme and course teams as appropriate.
16. To participate in and contribute to curriculum development.
17. To ensure that University of Derby Buxton (UoDB)’s Quality Assurance Procedures are completed and actioned.
18. To contribute to the marketing activities of UoDB.
19. To comply with the requirements of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Prevent, Health and Safety, Quality and other University policies including Equal Opportunities, Risk Management and Equality and Diversity.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Hold or be working towards a teaching Qualification e.g. BEd, Cert. Ed., DTLLs or equivalent
• Relevant degree or professional qualification or equivalent
• Level 2 Qualifications (either in Functional Skills or GCSE A-C) in both English and maths or a willingness to achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

• Experience of working with learners with Special Educational Needs.
• Experience of creating a diverse learning environment.
• Experience of working with challenging Learners, promoting engagement in learning.
• Demonstrable evidence of ability to engage with learners to support high quality learning outcomes
• Experience of delivering teaching or training programmes to post 16 age group
• Experience of delivering high quality provision in line with national benchmarks

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• Detailed knowledge of appropriate qualifications associated with the subject area
• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including understanding a range of learning difficulties, disabilities and additional support needs.
• Knowledge of trauma informed teaching and learning
• A knowledge / awareness of and commitment to strategies which promote equality and diversity
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion alongside a commitment to promoting learner welfare, participation, independence and successful outcomes
• Highly developed communication skills
• Ability to manage behaviour positively and effectively, creating a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment that supports learner well-being and progression
• Well-developed administrative and organisational skills
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work effectively on your own and with a small team

Business requirements

• Completed DBS check with child barred list
• Prohibited from Teaching check
• A commitment to the principle of widening participation
• A commitment to continued professional development
• A commitment to UoDB’s values and behaviours
• Willingness and flexibility to travel and work between UoDB and external sites in a cost effective and timely manner

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

• Assessor/Verifier Awards

Experience

• Experience of programme leadership and management
• Relevant industrial experience
• Experience of Internal and External Verification processes

Skills, knowledge and abilities

• A knowledge of appropriate progression routes for learners
• Ability to plan and delivery differentiated learning, adapting teaching methods, resources and assessment approaches to meet individual learner needs and promote achievement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive and supportive relationships with learners, parents/carers, colleagues, and external agencies
• Knowledge of the latest developments in Education and Training
• Demonstrates the confidence, initiative, and leadership skills required to effectively lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

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Key contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Lyndsey Mollison, Curriculum Coordinator via l.mollison@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk.

Important information

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

DBS check

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to fostering an open, inclusive and diverse community where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We are committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex or sexual orientation.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome requests for adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Applicants may choose their preferred title, including 'Mx', and may share preferred pronouns if they wish. We also use anonymised shortlisting to help reduce the potential impact of unconscious bias. For more information on equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Derby, please visit our website.

We are also committed to promoting academic freedom and freedom of speech and expression within the law, in line with our Code of Practice, and value diversity of thought alongside diversity of backgrounds and experiences.

However you identify, we welcome applications from people whose experiences, perspectives and talents will contribute to our inclusive, supportive and intellectually vibrant community.

Environmental Sustainability

At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University's strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University's objective to reach net zero carbon by 2050.