0.4 Lecturer in Digital Skills

**0.4 LECTURER IN DIGITAL SKILLS**

**Ref: SL0071-603**

**The Appointment**:
At Southport College we deliver T-Level in Digital Production, Coding & Web Development. We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, highly motivated, and innovative lecturer committed to enhancing our students’ achievement and experience at Southport College.

The postholder will be dynamic and ambitious. They should possess a relevant degree or equivalent and a teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards), have extensive related teaching experience, effective interpersonal skills and outstanding organisational skills.

**Responsible to**:
The postholder will be responsible to the Curriculum Manager (Creative, Business, Digital &
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 contribute to the college enrichment programme
- To liaise with other members of staff as relevant, Curriculum Manager, 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
- 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

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- To encourage full attendance, managing the behaviour and discipline of students in your classes
- To liaise with Parents, Curriculum 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

College Health and Safety Policy

Prevent requirements, being responsible for Safeguarding and Prevent and promoting the health and welfare of all College students as laid out in the College Safeguarding& Prevent 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.

**The Person**:
**Essential/ Method of**
**Desirable Assessment**

**Qualifications**

Degree, or equivalent, in relevant discipline E A
A teaching qualification E A
Level 2 qualification, or equivalent, in English and maths E A

A post graduate qualification (or equivalent) D A

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**Essential/ Method of**
**Desirable Assessment**

**Skills and Experience**
Understanding of relevant curriculum design issues. E A
Coordination experience in a Games design or media course team. D A

Effective interpersonal skills and outstanding organisational skills E I

Possession of relevant knowledge and expertise in the use of ICT and Technology Enhanced Learning E I

A readiness to be flexible in relating to colleagues and the requirements of the post E I

Ability to relate professionally to students of all ages, backgrounds and ability E A

Willingness to contribute fully or as required, to the work of the Department and operate as an effective E I team member
Proficiency in managing students learning including all aspects of planning, delivery, assessment and feedback E A

Ability to evaluate self and course performance and a willingness to implement necessary adjustments E I

Possession of relevant, up to date, curriculum knowledge E A

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
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**

£10,501.20 to £12,934.80 per annum

**Summary of the 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 14 hours, comprising duties consistent with the position of lecturer, an