Computer Science Lecturer

Teacher of T-Level Computer Science

Bristol

jjFOX is working with College who are the UK’s first choice destination for school leavers who want to follow their passion for a career in the creative industries.

They are currently looking to employ suitably qualified, dynamic T Level Teacher of Computer Science.

**Job Purpose**

To support the course team; to plan and organise routine programme operations and to ensure the efficient implementation of College policies and procedures in order to deliver the highest possible quality curriculum to students.

**Main Responsibilities**

Teaching
- To teach to the contracted hours of 900 per annum, less any agreed remission for specific responsibilities or cohort numbers.

Staff Coordination
- To create a positive climate and set high expectations for the course team in relation to standards of student achievement and the quality of teaching.
- To ensure the achievement of team objectives, working with the Head of Computing.
- To advise and guide team members on teaching and learning strategies.
- To inform the Head of Computing of training needs for team members.
- To arrange, conduct and record appropriate team meetings.

Course Management
- To maintain effective communication channels with other Computing lecturers and the Head of Computing
- To ensure the development and maintenance of a course structure and schemes of work within the context of the organisation’s guidelines and policy.
- To lead the team and develop course materials and resources.
- To facilitate the education of computing learners across national sites.
- To embed and facilitate a culture of high performance in all exams
- To be responsible for organising internal and external examination/assessment related administration including the moderation and verification of coursework and internal course assessments with support from wider team.
- To liaise with the Examinations Manager to ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place for the registration, entry to and completion of relevant examinations and assessments.
- To provide and maintain learner and course data as required by College management information policies.
- To liaise with other Course Leaders, the Head of Computing, Centre Manager and other College post holders as appropriate.
- To maximise the efficient utilisation of management information.

Quality Assurance
- To review the work of the course team in accordance with the organisation’s self-assessment procedures.
- To set, monitor and review targets and contribute to the development, implementation and achievement of strategic, operational and the organisations business plans.
- To contribute to the monitoring of the quality of teaching and learning in the course team and encourage continuous improvement through the sharing of good practice.
- To seek learners’ views on course delivery via course panels and other means and use them to improve the quality of delivery of teaching and learning.

Learner Management
- To champion a culture of ambition, professionalism and confidence within centres
- To create a team culture to ensure high standards of student achievement, retention and satisfaction.
- To monitor, evaluate and advise on the progress and achievement of Learners on the course.
- To identify, plan and contribute to the implementation of support for 'at risk’ learners and extend opportunities for learners who are more able.
- Recruitment, and assessment of learners to provision including assessment of prior attainment, level and suitability for provision, including the provision of initial advice and guidance, participation in the marketing and promotion of courses, attendance at events, interviews/auditions and the identification of learner needs.
- Provision of timely and appropriate feedback and assessment to learners and parents/guardians including advising of academic progress and attainment.

Employer Engagement
- To liaise with the CIPO team in centre and nationally to promote industry placements and employer engagement
- To liaise and engage with any employers or professionals involved with curriculum delivery, assessment and student enrichment
- To actively seek out desirable industry updating that is relevant to the programme, with facilitation from organisational staff
- To actively embed industry best practice within curriculum whilst meeting assessment objectives

Resources
- To use accommodation and resources to create an effective and stimulating environment for learning and teaching.

To allocate stock or resources to staff as appropriate
- To monitor the use and location of all course resources.

Responsibilities of All Staff
- To maintain own continuing professional development.
- To maintain discretion and confidentiality as appropriate for the post.
- To comply with College policies and procedures particularly the Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equality Policy and Procedures.
- To promote a positive image of the Centre internally and