Biology Lecturer

Description:

Brief Description:

Our client are responsible primarily for the delivery of A Level, AS, GCSE and Vocational Science courses and is based at the Uxbridge site. They have a track record of achieving strong results which places them in the top 10% nationally for A level progress. Qualification achievement rates for very many of the science courses offered are significantly above sector averages.

Science, offered at A level (Biology, Chemistry, & Physics), GCSE (Biology, Chemistry, & Physics), and Vocational levels 2 and 3, is one of the most popular subjects. They are looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated lecturer of science, whether that be as an experienced teacher or an enthusiastic new entrant to the profession. There would be the opportunity to teach across the range of science qualifications offered.

The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and supportive team of approximately 25 lecturing and support staff who are all committed to the success of the learners. You will be embarking on a varied and rewarding career. You will be supported to develop your career in teaching, including fully funding the Diploma in Education and Training qualification, which is undertaken at the company.

Duties:

Design and Delivery of Programmes

Teach on a range of programmes in the relevant subject area, which could include AS and A level Biology, GCSE Biology and Vocational science levels 2 and 3.

Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and resource materials for teaching programmes.

Utilise IT and learning technology to deliver elements of the curriculum.

Where appropriate integrate the delivery and assessment of key/core skills into the curriculum.

Prepare assessment plans and schedules and ensure students are aware of your expectations.

Assess students’ progress regularly including the timely marking of work and giving feedback.

Work towards the integration of students skills development in the delivery of teaching and learning.

Recruitment of Students

Participate in open evenings and recruitment activities to ensure that potential applicants and students receive accurate information and guidance.

Complete and contribute to the production of accurate information and fact sheets.

Interview potential applicants and contribute to the interviewing schedules.

Contribute to the development/promotion & delivery of the team marketing & recruitment strategies.

Induction and Support for Students

Carry out student inductions and contribute to the design of induction programmes.

Produce course handbooks.

Carry out academic progress reviews, including the completion of necessary documents.

Where appropriate act as a named tutor and liaise with the Attendance Co-ordinators to ensure the attendance, retention and achievement of students.

Understand and keep up-to-date with student support and learning support arrangements, ensuring students have full information and making appropriate referrals.

Where appropriate ensure that basic skills initial and diagnostic assessments, are undertaken and that students receive effective learning support.

Ensure that resources within your subject area are kept up-to-date and accessible to students and other staff in liaison with the curriculum managers and the Learning Centres.

Prepare students for employability, career progression and/or further education and training.

Produce reports and attend events to provide information to parents/employers.

Curriculum Management

Attend team meetings and events as directed by managers.

Keep records up-to-date, including the completion of registers, and other required documentation.

Liaise with colleagues to ensure that new members of staff are fully appraised of requirements.

Participate in the staff appraisal and mentoring schemes.

Quality

Carry out student questionnaires and elicit student feedback on the quality of teaching and learning.

Contribute to course reviews including reviews of your subject area and the setting, implementation and monitoring of action plans.

Set targets for achievement/retention/attendance & participate in the performance programme.

Other

Keep knowledge and skills up-to-date through self-study and undertake staff development and secondments relevant to professional needs.

Participate in the staff appraisal and mentoring schemes.

Promote Equal Opportunities and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy.

Provide a secure, safe & friendly learning environment including execution of Health & Safety Policy.

Complete all documents necessary to comply with Personnel policies, e.g. agency booking forms, sickness forms, appraisal forms, etc. and ensure all staffing records are kept up-to-date.

Carry out any other duties commensurate with the scale and grade of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

A degree in a biological science or a closely related subject e.g. pharmacology (Essential)

Advanced degree in a biological science or a related subject (Desirable)

Minimum Level 5 level teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (e.g. PGCE, DET) or willingness and ability to obtain qualification, supported by the company (Essential).

Knowledge and Experience

Experience of teaching Science, including Biology, up to level 3 (Essential)

Ability to teach a second science subject up to GCSE (Desirable)

Able to demonstrate a high standard of teaching and student achievement (Essential).

Other Skills

The ability to engage and inspire learners aged 16-19 (Essential)

Commitment to learners and learner achievement (Essential)

Awareness of and sensitivity towards the different learning needs of students (Essential)

Good communication skills, written and verbal (Essential)

Good interpersonal skills (Essential)

Good classroom practice (Essential)

Ability to use IT within the curriculum (Essential)

Good administrative/organisational skills (Essential)

Tutoring experience (Desirable)

Commitment to continuing professional development (Essential)

Understanding of the importance of Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding in education (Essential)

Competencies

Academic staff should be able to demonstrate competency in the following areas:

Communication (Essential)

Planning and Organising (Essential)

Interpersonal Sensitivity (Essential)

Adaptability/Flexibility (Essential)

Results Focus (Essential).

Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds