Lecturer in Catering

Reference**:NG10964**

**Protection of Children and Young Persons (The Children’s Act 1989)**

**Background to the post**

As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.

Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council - meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.

**Main tasks**

**Preparation and Assessment - **The person appointed will develop and produce teaching materials as required and the relevant paperwork associated with the planning and assessing of the course. He/she will undertake assessment, produce a relevant scheme and keep accurate records.

**Administration - **The person appointed will undertake administrative tasks relating to the programme(s) that they teach on and College requirements, under the guidance of the Head of Department.

**Quality Systems - **The post holder will undertake Internal Verification as required by the line manager. The College has a lesson observation process and all lecturers will have an observed lesson each academic year.

**Health and Safety - **To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.

**Safeguarding - **Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.

**In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.**

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

**Hours of Work**

The postholder will be expected to work such hours as are necessary for the proper performance of their duties and responsibilities, normally 37 hours per week.

**Place of work**

The principal place of work will be Rugby. However, the post holder may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises at which we may provide services.

**Offers of Work**

**Employee Benefits**

When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:

- Generous annual leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year
- Comprehensive training programme
- Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers
- Employee Assistance Helpline offering free, confidential, 24 hours support and guidance
- Free onsite gyms at most colleges
- Discounted part time and professional courses
- Cycle to work scheme
- Childcare vouchers
- Discounted hair & beauty treatments in our college salons
- Pension schemes
- Free will writing service
- Free car parking on site
- Staff discounts in our Plant Centre at Pershore College

**Teaching Qualifications**

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**Physical Make-up**

**Essential**
- A1 Assessors Qualification
- Experience of professional practice in the relevant industry.
- Proven success in supporting students and optimising student performance.
- GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English
- Strong Administrative skills, including IT skills
- A willingness to undertake continuing professional development

**Desirable**
- Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this

**Key Experience & Attributes**

**Essential**
- The vision, drive and enthusiasm to achieve targets
- Excellent organisational skills with an adaptable and flexible approach
- Good time keeping and time management skills with ability to work to deadlines and targets
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work as a team member and to communicate effectively with students and industry organisations
- Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Enthusiasm and ambition for personal and College development
- A commitment to equal opportunities, inclusive learning, widening participation, and lifelong learning
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
- Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity

**Desirable**

*A percentage of this salary is unconsolidated. An unconsolidated pay award is a monthly percentage pay award that is non pensionable. The rate included on the job description is the annual full time equivalent amount.

**TEACHER TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS**