Salary: Incremental scale £34,073- £45,838pa inclusive
(Please read “Explanation of Lecturer Salary” attached)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Leave: 47 days per annum plus public holidays
plus up to 5 days Christmas efficiency closure
Reports to: Curriculum and Quality Team Manager
Location: This post will be based at the Main Campus, Isleworth
The purpose of the post: To teach on a variety of travel and aviation courses within the programme area and support the Curriculum and Quality Team Manager in the development of further travel and aviation courses.
Teaching
- Assist the Curriculum and Quality Team Manager in the development of student centred teaching/learning strategies and deliver high quality teaching and learning.
- Advise and assist the Curriculum and Quality Team Manager with regard to course development and modification.
- Negotiate targets for performance with the Curriculum and Quality Team Manager and ensure that agreed action is taken to ensure continuing improvement to the quality of the provision.
- Liaise with other lecturers and other appropriate staff regarding matters of assessment, student progress, work placements and other organisational matters.
- Ensure that reports relating to students’ progress are prepared for employers, parents or sponsors as appropriate.
- Report to and consult with the Curriculum and Quality Team Manager to ensure that agreed practices are consistently followed, particularly in respect of all review, evaluation and planning activities, including team meetings.
- Act as a Course Team Leader for a designated level from Foundation level through to Level 3 ensuring quality standards are met.
- Prepare students’ references for employment, Further and Higher Education.
- Ensure students are entered for appropriate examinations.
- Arrange for students to receive advice regarding careers and further educational opportunities from Careers Advisory staff.
General
- Promote and support equality of opportunity in all aspects of the post, and undertake training where necessary, in accordance with the agreed equal opportunities policy.
- Promote a positive image of the college in all contact with students, employers and professional bodies.
- Adhere and comply with the college financial regulations.
- Contribute a mutually supportive approach to the achievements of the mission and strategic objectives of the college.
- Participate in relevant promotional and marketing events.
- Liaise with appropriate student support agencies within the college, e.g. college counsellors, nurses, student liaison officer.
- Act as a Course Team Leader for a designated level from Foundation level through to Level 3 ensuring quality standards are met.
- Liaise as required with relevant external agencies.
- Undertake additional duties at enrolment times as required, including evening work.
- Carry out such other related duties as may be required by the Curriculum and Quality Team Manager/Director.
Person Specification
Please study the items in this person specification carefully and when completing your application form try to describe your knowledge, skills and experience in terms of those particular items:
- Possess a qualification relevant to the Travel and Aviation areas.
- Have relevant experience in delivery and assessment in Travel and Aviation or a related area.
- Show commitment to and be able to provide evidence of continuous professional development and demonstrate its impact on teaching and learning.
- Possess appropriate IT skills relevant to the post, or be willing to undertake training.
- Have a teaching qualification or be willing to obtain one within an agreed timescale.
- Have experience of teaching in further education.
- Possess the Training, Assessment & Quality Assurance (TAQA) qualifications for assessors and verifiers or be committed to attaining these awards.
- Possess a Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2
- Possess good communication skills.
- Be able to work to deadlines.
- Be able to work as part of a team.
- Have an awareness and understanding of equal opportunities
- Have an awareness and understanding of Safeguarding, Prevent and how to embed these into the curriculum
West Thames College is an OUTSTANDING vibrant and inspiring place to work, where we are committed to helping all learners fulfil their dreams and ambitions. Our outstanding education and training play a vital role in building a prosperous and cohesive community, and our staff are at the heart of this mission.
Our inclusive and supportive environment fosters both professional and personal growth, with many staff members progressing into senior roles within the college. We believe in the transformative power of education and are dedicated to widening participation, ensuring that people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
We are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with our December 2024 inspection report highlighting our commitment to excellence. Ofsted praised the College, stating:
"Leaders and managers have high expectations of learners and apprentices. They are ambitious for them to do well. They are determined and committed to ensure that learners and apprentices reach their potential and progress seamlessly to their next steps. Their relentless focus on quality improvement permeates through all levels of staff. Teachers and staff share this ambition and determination."
The well-being and professional development of our staff are a priority. Ofsted also noted:
"Leaders, managers and those responsible for governance pay close attention to the development, well-being and support for staff. They have in place comprehensive professional development and training opportunities for staff."
At West Thames, we offer state-of-the-art facilities at our Isleworth and Feltham campuses, with excellent public transport links and free staff parking. We are committed to our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Equality, and Respect, creating a welcoming and dynamic workplace where staff feel supported and valued.
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