MidKent College | Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Lecturer | maidstone
3 days ago
Organisational InformationMidKent College is a thriving further education institution with a growing HE provision. We are passionate about delivering high-quality education and ensuring our students and apprentices achieve their full-potential.The College is a partner college in the South Easts Institute of Technology, the vision of the IoT is for it to be a centre of excellence for the sectors of construction and engineering by offering high quality higher education programmes, supported by state of the art equipment, technology and a dedicated teaching team. The current engineering curriculum offer is HNC in Mechanical Engineering, HNC in Electrical Engineering and HNC/D & BEng in Building Services.
The roleWe are seeking an Engineering lecturer with specialisms in mechanical, electrical or building services to design, deliver and assess high quality engineering programmes, ensuring that students and employers receive an outstanding level of service, taking responsibility for delivering engaging and well-planned lessons, lectures and practical workshop sessions for a range of different programmes including Higher Education (HE), Apprenticeships and Further Education (FE).We welcome applications from those with a true passion for engineering and working with young people, new to teaching or with a strong desire to teach, as the college is able to support new entrants with training, support and mentorship.
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Key Responsibilities
The following is an indication of the type and level of the main priorities expected of this role as directed by the Deputy Principal, Assistant Principal, Executive Director or Director of Service and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or tasks:
1. Deliver high quality teaching in accordance with approved College standards and applicable validating/ moderating bodies, preparing teaching materials, schemes of work and lesson plans as required, developing and implementing the revised curriculum, undertaking quality assurance in collaboration with the Head of Department, assessing students written and practical work, monitoring and reporting on their progress including writing regular reviews of students Individual Learning Plans, recording, reporting and dissemination of assessment grades and students results in liaison with parents, carers and professional agencies as appropriate. This will include maintaining good order in the teaching environment, including statutory aspects such as safeguarding, equal opportunities and health and safety.
2. Undertake day to day course management duties including all communication, problem solving, diagnostic compliance, time table checks and amendments, arranging/ providing cover at short notice for lessons where needed, planning and co-ordinating work experience and enrichment activities, co-ordinating internal verification scheduling, liaising with all relevant departments as required e.g. Exams, MIS, ALS, etc. and complete all related organisation and administration, ensuring cross site compliance and consistency can be maintained at all times.
3. Assist with the recruitment and selection of suitable candidates for courses, managing enrolment procedures effectively, including Qualifications on Entry, transfers, additional qualification aims and late enrolments, to ensure that students are registered on the right course at the correct level. This will include assisting with the organisation and implementation of appropriate Induction Programmes for students.
4. Undertake all required meetings with students, including regular one to one meetings with students setting and reviewing SMART targets, assisting students with UCAS references, supporting students with their pastoral needs, guiding and directing in both academic and personal matters and liaising with cross-college services e.g. Personal Development Tutors etc. The frequency of student meetings will be determined by the Head of Department.
5. Monitor student attendance and student results, including start of year registers, exam entry and attendance, co-ordinating and administering course performance monitoring, to report on attendance, retention, achievement and success, with appropriate course and student action plans where required.
6. Promote and support English and Maths provision, both in class and on a one to one basis, including monitoring and addressing attendance and the movement of students to English and Maths lessons etc.
7. Attend meetings, including staff meetings, parent evenings, marketing events, courses and discussions, internal and external to the College as directed and reporting back as appropriate. This will include planning and co-ordinating parents evenings/ consultation meetings as directed.
8. Work with colleagues throughout the College to develop courses, training methods and materials, including attendance at Focus Days and other compulsory CPD events and participate in peer observation for developmental purposes, ensuring adherence to college policies and practices. This will include mentoring new Lecturers as required.
9. Assist with departmental administration including the timely marking of registers, updating of Pro-Monitor, producing reports on student attendance, retention and achievement and publication of materials on the Colleges Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
10. Participate in relevant college meetings/ groups/ committees and quality assurance mechanisms e.g. verification, moderation, course reviews and Self-Assessment Reviews (SAR).
All Staff are Required to:
- Complete mandatory annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with the number of hours set for their Department.
- Travel between sites as and when required in accordance with their job role.
- Undertake occasional evening and weekend work to meet the needs of the service.
- Comply with and understand all aspects of legislation and College policies and processes relating to safeguarding, including promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- Form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
- Comply with, understand and promote statutory and college best practice in Health & Safety at a level relevant to the role and responsibilities held by the post holder.
- Comply with, understand and promote statutory and college best practice in respect of GDPR at a level relevant to the role and responsibilities held by the post holder.
- Have access to confidential information which should not be disclosed to any other person unless in pursuit of your duties in compliance with GDPR or with the specific permission given on behalf of the College.
- Actively take responsibility for their personal learning and development (informal and formal) reviewing and reflecting on their performance within their current role.
- Promote, adhere to, understand and put into practice all college policies and procedures.
- Positively support equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleagues and students in accordance with the MidKent College Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Attend and complete all mandatory training sessions or on-line computer based training packages as required by the college.
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the key responsibilities and/or duties of this role as directed by your manager.
Access to a Workplace Health Coach
Benenden Health & Health Assured services
Support for Eye Checks & Glasses
Health Checks
Menopause Mentors & Counselling Services
Mental Health First Aid & Musculoskeletal Advice
Stop Smoking Support & Help for Alcohol or Substance Use
Get Moving Physical Activity Programs & Healthy Living Support
Work-Life Balance:
Flexible Working Options to suit your needs
Generous Annual Leave
Up to 5 Volunteering Days per year
Wellbeing, Community, and Focus Days
Free Parking on all Sites
Career Development:
Learning & Development Opportunities
Internal Development Schemes & Aspiring Managers Programme
Pay Progression & Honoraria Payments
Recognition & Rewards:
One You Rewards & Recognition Schemes
Campus Resources & Support
You at Work
Long Service Awards & Retirement Bonus
Teachers Pension / Local Government Pension Plans
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