Lecturer in Animal Studies

**JOB TITLE **Lecturer in Animal Studies

**PAY/GRADE ** £25,209 - £31,791 Depending on qualification (to be calculated pro rata)

**HOURS **10.45 hours per week

**LOCATION **Stamford College

QRS are currently recruiting on behalf of Inspire Education Group for a Lecturer in Animal Studies

JOB PURPOSE

To contribute effectively to the successful learning experiences of students in the College through effective teaching that meets or exceeds College standards and results in high levels of student retention and achievement. To demonstrate a commitment to meeting the Professional Teaching Standards in support of the learner journey. To teach and assess on a range of Animal Studies courses from Level 1 to 4 (HND) and possibly other related programmes. This role includes course co-ordination and possibly internal verification/moderation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Your main duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following areas:

- Undertake teaching activities in the curriculum area, ensuring high quality of provision, in response to learners’ needs and in line with Professional Teaching Standards
- Be responsible to the Head of Faculty and Assistant Principal for an agreed teaching programme in Animal Studies and other related areas determined within the prevailing conditions of service
- Assess student work, provide constructive and timely feedback to motivate and inspire the learner to improve and record learners’ progress for identified modules
- Create SMART targets, record and monitor progress against them. Implement positive interventions where needed, for students undertaking identified modules
- Work collaboratively and innovatively with managers and colleagues to design, develop, manage and review programmes in the curriculum area
- Develop course materials, schemes of work, group profiles etc. as required and make these available prior to course starting dates and are made available through the College’s shared information systems
- Deliver academic tutorials to provide students with feedback on progress and formative guidance on how to improve performance to assure success
- Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are followed and assist in the maintenance of high standards of Health and Safety throughout the department and College
- Contribute fully to the co-ordination, development, promotion and delivery of the range of courses offered by the College as required and will promote, manage and develop appropriate short courses as led by market forces or local/national needs
- Carry out internal verification duties in line with quality assurance processes **Work experience is an integral part of many courses and the post holder will be expected to assist in finding and monitoring work experience placements and in liaising with employers and the College to provide quality links**:

- Develop and strengthen relationships with learners and provide support to ensure successful outcomes
- Contribute to the marketing of courses, learner IAG and enrolment processes
- Participate in student recruitment activities, including interviews and open evenings
- Participate in/arrange approved student visits, trips etc as and when required in accordance with College procedures
- Participate, as appropriate, in the College’s examination process
- Attend staff meetings, meetings with moderators/verifiers, parents' evenings, industry updating/staff development and training events etc. as required by the Head of Faculty/Assistant Principal
- Maintain records of work and student attendance, progress and assessment in accordance with approved procedures
- Undertake assessment and internal verification activities in accordance with the requirements of the relevant qualifications awarding bodies and the College’s internal quality assurance procedures
- Ensure Information Learning Technology (ILT) is a driving force to create an efficient and effective working and learning environment
- Embed within all learning activities the opportunity to improve students’ English and maths OTHER
- Deliver, promote and support good practice in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion, and compliance with the IEG policies and procedures
- Perform duties to a high standard and to ensure that quality assurance and improvement processes are implemented successfully across the College, particularly those relating to own role.
- Participate in and make an appropriate contribution to the College’s planning and review processes.
- Commitment to safeguarding and taking a shared responsibility to promote the welfare and a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults learning within the group
- Promote and consistently exemplify behaviours in line with IEG Core Values
- Co-operate with, promote and maintain a safe and healthy working environment and responsibility for own health and safety
- Undertake continuing professional development as appropriate. Take a full