Lecturer in Health

**LECTURER IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE**

**REF: SL0065-591**

**The Appointment**

Southport College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees are expected to share this commitment.

**Responsible to**

The post-holder will be responsible to the Curriculum Manager (Creative, Digital, Business &
Care).

**The Post**
- To teach, set and mark work appropriate to the needs of students to enable them to achieve the highest possible standards in their agreed learning programme
- To liaise with other members of staff as relevant, e.g. Curriculum Manager and Subject Area

Managers, Teachers, Progress staff, Learning Support staff and Careers staff
- To liaise with the College exam team to ensure accurate and timely entries for exams and coursework submissions

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- To ensure students have access to appropriate enrichment to facilitate their progression, for example, access to trips and visits, enrichment activities and/or other certificated provision, work experience, guest speakers
- To attend and contribute to Staff/Subject Meetings/Open Evenings as appropriate
- To share in and support the discipline, progress and wellbeing of individual students in line with College procedures
- To encourage full attendance, managing the behaviour and discipline of students in your classes
- To liaise with Parents, Subject Area Managers, Progress staff and other relevant College personnel as appropriate
- To monitor and encourage the involvement of students in a wide variety of extension and enrichment activities
- To be actively involved in the College’s continuous development programme ensuring personal progress and growth
- To participate in the College Quality Programme
Safety training as and when required as laid out in the College Health and Safety Policy
- To contribute to the overall College Marketing provision
- To act in accordance with all agreed College policies and procedures
- To undertake any such other duties as may reasonably be required

The above duties are indicative of the requirements of the post at the time of recruitment. It is management policy that roles and responsibilities are reviewed on a regular basis leading to possible modifications where appropriate.

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**The Person**

**Essential/ Method of**

**Desirable Assessment**
**Qualifications**
A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification E A
Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Numeracy and
Literacy (or willingness to undertake and achieve within 2 E A years)
A recognised teaching qualification E A
**Skills and Experience**
Previous relevant teaching experience on Level 3 courses in Health and Social Care E A/I

Previous relevant teaching experience on Edexcel RQF
Health and Social Care D A/I

Evidence of success achievement student learning including positive value added scores D A/I

Relevant work industrial or commercial experience (as appropriate) D A/I

Evidence of high standards of classroom practice E I
Possession of relevant knowledge and expertise in
Technology Enhanced Learning (ILT). D A/I

**Personal Attributes**
Enthusiastic and innovative teacher with sound knowledge of current trends in Teaching and Learning E I

Sound communication skills E I
Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children & young people E I

To work in accordance with and promote the College’s
Staff Charter, “Our Values” E I

Be prepared to undertake staff development E I
Positive, flexible and adaptable approach E I
Willingness to commit to adhering to college policies and procedures with regards to Safeguarding, Prevent, E I
Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety etc.

Method of Assessment: A - Application, I - Interview, AS - Assessment

**Salary**

£26,253.00 to £32,337.00 per annum

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**Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment**

The post is offered on the Southport College contract for newly appointed lecturers. This consists of a normal working week of 35 hours, comprising duties consistent with the position of lecturer, and a holiday entitlement of 40 days plus Bank Holidays. In addition, there are a possible 3 extra days holiday awarded at the discretion of the College for efficiency purposes.

The post holder will be eligible to contribute automatically to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
Details of the scheme in operation can be found in the vacancies area of the College's website.

During their employment with the College the post holder will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the professional image of the College. They will be expected to provide a prompt and efficient service and to maintain appropriate standards of personal appearance at all times.

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