Business Professions Tutor

Job Ref : 2312

As one of the largest and most successful further education colleges in Europe, and rated level 2 (good) by Ofsted, The Manchester College provides education and training to a wide range of learners and clients across the City of Manchester and beyond. The mission of the college is to deliver a high quality, inclusive and comprehensive curriculum, in an accessible and flexible way.

The Manchester College has many sites across the city: from Moston and Harpurhey in the North to Wythenshawe and West Didsbury in the South, as well as several locations in the city centre. Each site has its own specialist, cutting edge facilities and resources within a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

With this in mind, we currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Tutor to join the Business, Computing & Creative Digital Media department

As directed by a Head of Department the purpose of this role is to provide supervision of your curriculum area ensuring that you meet budget, quality and operational targets. You will also be required deliver high quality, learner focused education to meet contractual requirements and standards, in line with The Manchester College`s policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities (but not limited to) are as follows:

• Within a Scheme of Work, develop lesson plans to ensure compliance with curriculum best practice and quality targets.
• Teaching - lead and support delivery and assessment of learning.
• Contribute to and develop curriculum to meet local and national priorities, including development and delivery of online and blended learning packages
• Participate in continual professional development activities to ensure skills and qualifications are in line with sector best practice.
• Work flexibly to deliver the trade union curriculum in addition to professional and commercial programmes.

You will be required to complete all necessary administration related to the programmes.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Must have a teaching qualification or be working towards one.
• Must be TUC briefed and/or be willing to undertake specific training and continuous professional development.
• Demonstrate a track record of effective trade union activism including experience of the education and learning agenda.
• The use of blended teaching and learning methodologies is integral to the delivery of the curriculum, therefore experience of and/or willingness to develop and deliver e-learning materials and resources is essential.
• To use IT systems for teaching, reporting and monitoring purposes and to use a range of software packages, in particular MS Office, to support student development, partner requirements and business needs.
• English & Maths - must be qualified to a minimum of Level 2
• Contemporary knowledge of critical practice and theoretical issues

The post holder will be flexible in their approach and committed to student centred teaching and learning.

If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding sector, apply today.

The Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

All applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the role profile for shortlisting purposes.

Salaries are based on skills, qualifications and experience. All salaries are subject to job evaluation.