Lecturer in Engineering – CAD & Design
Bridgend
Posted 2 weeks ago
Our Client is looking for a Lecturer in Engineering – CAD and Design the purpose of the position is:
- To plan, develop, evaluate and deliver the curriculum content of programmes effectively and efficiently.
- To assist in the organisation and control of examinations and assessments.
- Work in conjunction with the Curriculum Manager, to liaise as necessary with employers (including work placement) agencies and families.
- To be instrumental in extending and organising our existing provision particularly with partner schools.
- Participate in the recruitment of students, attending open days and contributing to recruitment and marketing materials as necessary.
- Undertake a range of activities that contribute to the management and administration of the programme area, which may include year tutor, module leadership, and timetabling.
- To liaise with other subject tutors within the Department to ensure best practice within the provision.
- To attend co-ordination, evaluation, quality, employer/parents’ events and meetings as required.
- To organise and adjust teaching practices to take account of any students with additional needs.
Main Duties
- To prepare and deliver learning programmes in appropriate curriculum areas and to evaluate outcomes.
- To undertake the role of course tutor for groups of students as required.
- To counsel and guide students in their academic work and if necessary (after consultation) to refer students to Student Support Services.
- To prepare and maintain all necessary administrative records including quality control.
- To supervise a work area if required and if appropriate.
- To ensure Internal Verification and IQA processes are in place and to verify as required.
- To participate in agreed staff development programmes.
- To assist in the co-ordination of teaching, learning and assessment in the department and with implementing quality systems across the department and cross college.
Person Specification for Lecturer in Engineering – CAD
Essential criteria
- Up to date and relevant knowledge, which must include a detailed understanding of AutoCAD, Inventor & REVIT software packages.
- Proven record of developing and organising work related materials.
- Knowledge of curriculum design and delivery.
- Relevant, recent industrial experience.
- Level 4 qualification in a Engineering or Construction subject area and the ability to teach at this level.
- Level 3 Literacy/Numeracy qualifications or be prepared to undertake qualification.
- PGCE/Cert Ed (it is a requirement to hold or achieve within 2 years)
- Possess or be willing to obtain Assessors’ Award.
- IT literate.
- Ability to work well without supervision, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to motivate learners of all ages and backgrounds.
- Good IT Skills.
- Excellent communicator with diplomacy and tact in verbal and written situations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with learners and staff.
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
Desirable criteria
- A good understanding of relevant issues in FE & HE education.
- QA Award.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good presentation skills.
- Is able to use a Virtual Learning Environment.
- Flexible, ‘can do’ attitude.
- Ability to adapt to change.
Other relevant criteria
- Ability to work across all College campuses.
- Committed to CPD.
- Commitment to College Values.
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Flexible to work across many different sites and locations.
Salary
- Unqualified: £24,049 – £28,381 pro rata
- Qualified: £30,620 – £47,331 pro rata