Post Outline:

As a Lecturer of BTEC Computing and Digital T Level, you will be responsible for delivering highquality, engaging lessons in computer science and digital technology to students aged 16-19. You will play a key role in designing and implementing the curriculum, ensuring it meets the needs of the diverse student body and aligns with industry standards and advancements. Additionally, you will guide students through their T Level qualifications (Digital Production and Digital Support Services) providing support and guidance as they develop practical skills and knowledge relevant to the digital sector. The ideal candidate will have an good passion for computing and will help all students understand the important role that the subject plays in all of the lives whilst also developing young professionals for the future.

Key Outcomes:

A well led Curriculum Area will have the following key outcomes:

Ability to Course Lead BTEC Computing /ICT L1 - L3 courses.

Ability to teach or to be trained to teach T-Level Digital Production and Digital Support Services courses.

Intermediate skills in Python programming including Pandas and Matplotlib

Desirable to have full stack Website or App development using PHP, MySQL or any other common frameworks

Skills in computer networking, digital infrastructure (Server management, Active Directory management, cabling management) and cyber security is preferable

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge and deliver structured lessons

Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all learners

Demonstrate accurate and productive use of assessment and verification

Teaching qualification at Level 3 or above

Subject Specialist qualification at Degree Level or extensive IT Industry experience

Key Accountabilities:

Curriculum

To support course teaching team in promoting for each student in the Curriculum Area the highest standards of curriculum delivery, to include:

To plan learning programmes for groups of students, and to guide them through the learning process (target setting, action planning, review, progression).

To deliver learning, and plan and undertake assessment on an agreed range of programmes, using an appropriate range of learning methods and activities, including new technologies.

To prepare essential documents including assessment plans, schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning materials, individual learning plans and assignments.

To act as a personal tutor.

To promote the achievement of learner attendance targets; following up non-attenders as directed by the Head of Department.

To maintain accurate records of students' retention, achievement and attendance using eregisters, and providing reports on student progress as required, using electronic recording programmes (Ontrack)

To participate in team meetings and contribute to planning, development and review of activities, including course review, self-assessment and other Quality Improvement procedures.

To provide an outstanding learning experience to students, maximising and showcasing the use of ILT.

To act as Course/Subject Leader as required.

To act as Internal Verifier as required.

For learners requiring Additional Learning Support, to devise/update Individual Learning Plans, including (where appropriate) identifying learning activities to be carried out by a Learning Support Assistant; and to make arrangements with the LSA for continual monitoring of progress and up-dating of the Individual Learning Plans.

To contribute to Open Evenings, parents' evenings and similar events as required.

To contribute to the process of student recruitment and enrolment in conjunction with the Client Services Department, following completion of appropriate training in advice and guidance.

To work co-operatively with staff and teams in other areas of the company in order to ensure an effective service to all learners.

To promote Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding in teaching, learning and assessment

Ensure safeguarding of all students

To provide cover for colleagues during periods of holiday or sickness absence and arranging for students to receive suitable work and [if needed] supervision when a Lecturer is absent

Ensuring that information is provided for parents and colleagues about the work in the subject area and the progress of students within it

Ensuring that students on courses and in tutor groups within the Curriculum Area receive appropriate support and that referrals are made in accordance with procedures.

Personal Tutoring

To support Tutors in the Department to carry out their duties to:

Support, motivate, monitor and guide students

Support achievement of student success

Fulfil duties regarding recording and monitoring progress,

Conduct and record regular progress reviews with students and record comments and actions

Ensure that students receive relevant information, especially regarding policies, procedures and company-wide expectations

Ensure that other relevant colleagues are made aware of any significant issues related to learners

Liaise with other staff within the company to ensure that appropriate support is in place

Liaise with parents / guardians

Personal Competencies (Accountable at Level 1/2 - please refer to ESC Competency Framework):

Core Competencies

Valuing Equality and Diversity

Working with People; Team Working, Communication

Results Focus; Drive to Achieve Excellence, Technical Skills & Professionalism

Focus on Delivery; Organisational Awareness, Customer/Student Focus

Self Motivation; Adaptability & Flexibility, Accountability

Management Competencies - Apply in addition to Core competencies for all Managers, Curriculum Leaders and Supervisors

Performance Management

Resource Management

Key Relationships:

The postholder will need to form effective and co-operative working relationships, in particular with:

Director of Learning

Other lecturers

Students/Employers/Parents/Carers

Client Services/Student Support

Potential students

External verifiers

Examinations Department

MIS Department

Functional Skills Coordinator

Inspectors and awarding bodies

Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds