Lecturer – Teacher Training

Uxbridge

Full time / Permanent

£35,306 - £46,618

We are seeking an experienced teaching practitioner to fill the role of Lecturer – Teacher Training.  You would teach and carry out lesson observations across a range of Teacher Training Programmes to students of all ages, including the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship and the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (DiT) for FE and Skills.

You will possess a degree/high level vocational qualification, with an advanced level teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (e.g. PGCE, DET or equivalent). You will have a strong record of success in Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Further Education, with experience in delivering staff development, including supporting teaching staff to improve their teaching practice. You will also have experience of conducting developmental lesson observations in FE, and of developing high quality learning and training resources.  

The working pattern will include teaching 1 evening per week until 9.00pm, currently on Tuesdays, during term time.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST

The main purpose of the job is to ensure the retention and achievement of students through the delivery of good practice in teaching and learning.  The main profile of the Teacher Education section is staff training to achieve Initial and Advanced Teaching Qualifications for the FE and Skills Sector. The Lecturer will teach, develop and improve programmes of study in subjects and courses relevant to the post-holder’s knowledge, qualifications and experience.

All lecturers have a generic list of duties and some which are specific to the postholder.  Specific duties include:-

·       To teach and carry out lesson observations across a range of Teacher Training Programmes as required by the School, such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship and the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (DiT) for FE and Skills.

Qualifications

·       Degree or high level vocational qualification

·       Advanced level teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (e.g. PGCE, CertEd, DET, DTLLS equivalent)

·       TAQA (Training, Assessment & Quality Assurance) formerly Assessor (A1/D32/D33) and Verifier (V1/D34) awards

Knowledge and Experience

·       An experienced teaching practitioner, with a strong record of success in Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Further Education

·       Experience of delivering staff development, mentoring and coaching colleagues in Further Education

·       Experience of delivering Teacher Training Programmes

·       Experience of supporting staff to improve Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Further Education

·       Proven ability to develop high-quality learning and training resources

·       Experience of conducting developmental lesson observations in Further Education

Other Skills / Attributes:

·       Ability to engage and inspire vocational learners aged 16-19 and staff from a range of teaching settings

·       Good communication skills, written and verbal

·       Good interpersonal skills

·       Good classroom practice

·       Good IT skills

·       Ability to develop English, maths and IT skills within the curriculum

Apply today to start as soon as possible and become part of a creative, supportive team.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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