Pastoral care will be an additional focus of the role and you will take responsibility for both personal and group tutorials to establish a cohesive learning experience that enables progression and development to higher levels or future employment.
Key Responsibilities
To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life
To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review
To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis
To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve effective management of the learning process
Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy
Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued
Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes
To set and mark work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies, to record work carried out and assessment of same
To track all students’ progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies
To provide a balance of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences
To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play and appropriate part in their implementation
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria
Professional qualification relevant to the subject area
Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College
Engaged in Continuing Professional Development
Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete
High level of communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves
Desirable Criteria
Educated to Level 6 e.g. Degree
A recognised Teaching qualification or vocational experience
Proven experience of curriculum planning, development delivery in Travel and Tourism
Experience of resource based learning
An ICT qualification
Membership of a relevant professional body
Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Technology Enhanced Learning
Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers
Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes
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