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Sociology and Criminology Lecturer (0.7 FTE)

Sociology and Criminology Lecturer (0.7 FTE)

Telford College

Telford and Wrekin

Salary:
£23,490 to £35,245 per annum
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
22 April 2019

Job overview

Established in 2018, the 7th form is a new concept which extends the traditional school 6th form model so that A level students may prepare more fully for their lifelong careers. Spanning the entire Walker Building at Telford College, the 7th Form offers students a wide ranging A level provision taught by specialist teachers from a variety of academic backgrounds.  Students have access to the virtual reality suite where they can immerse themselves in real-life scenarios as well as an innovative career mentoring program though which students can gain advice and support to achieve their career ambitions.

Moral Purpose – Students first – a belief that all students can achieve and an unwavering commitment to pursue achievement for all.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to:

  • Deliver outstanding Sociology and Criminology provision to a wide range of full-time learners, through an exceptional student experience leading to positive achievement outcomes.
  • Undertake a range of administrative and development duties that contributes to improving standards and achievements and the learner experience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be expected to:

  • Deliver and teach A Level Sociology and Level 3 Criminology to agreed success targets.
  • Regularly review and monitor the attendance and progress of learners and follow up as required to ensure learners achieve their targets.
  • Carry out, collate and feedback initial and/or diagnostic assessments to identify students’ ILP and support as required, providing differentiated learning strategies to enable students to achieve their primary learning goal.
  • Provide assignment and assessment material appropriate to each specific programme.
  • Evaluate and assess (formative and summative) the work of learners in relation to the curriculum criteria and provide timely constructive and helpful learner feedback.
  • Maintain quality systems related to the teaching of Sociology and Criminology including designing work schemes, lesson plans, assessment plans and assessment activities.
  • Update and maintain electronic documentation to support teaching and learning, assessment and tracking of learner progress.
  • Attend curriculum meetings and contribute to the continual quality improvement mechanisms (e.g. maintenance of course files, timely updating of ILPs on ProMonitor).
  • Develop quality resources (including e-resources) which support the development of Sociology and Criminology.
  • Actively develop and use new technology in teaching, learning and assessment.
  • Prepare and enter learners for exams in a timely basis.
  • Liaise with the Curriculum area and Heads of Curriculum Area including attending IV and standardisation meetings.
  • Actively support the embedding of Sociology and Criminology into vocational area and participate in curriculum development regarding the teaching and learning of Sociology and Criminology.
  • Keep up to date with current developments and adapt to changes in Sociology and Criminology.
  • Share in responsibility for ensuring good standards of student’s behaviour and take appropriate disciplinary action when liaising with course tutors.
  • Take an active part in the recruitment of learners providing appropriate advice and guidance.
  • Liaise whenever appropriate with feeder schools and support agencies.
  • Contribute to the advice and guidance and assessment of prospective learners, e.g. student interviews and open days.
  • Contribute to course marketing activities.

Other Corporate Responsibilities

  • Reflect the vision, mission, aims and values of the College.
  • Always strive for continuous improvement in your professional practice and delivery of outcomes.
  • Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
  • Participate in the College’s Performance Development Review and engage in continuous professional development.
  • Continually improve teaching, learning and assessment through proactive CPD and sharing best practise.
  • Support enrolment procedures as appropriate and cover for absent colleagues as appropriate.
  • Be compliant with Data Protection Act arrangements and confidentiality.
  • Identify the financial, health and safety, equality, safeguarding, confidentiality or other risks associated with the post’s sphere of responsibility and to define and take positive action to manage these risks.
  • Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.


This role profile is current as the date shown. It is liable to variation to reflect changes in the role, priorities and circumstances.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Conditions of Appointment

All Appointments to the College are subject to:

  • Verification of relevant qualifications
  • Receipt of references considered suitable by the College
  • Verification that you are legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom
  • Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Checks

Closing Date Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Interview Date Thursday 2nd May 2019

The College’s policy is to have an enhanced disclosure check for all posts. As an organisation using the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicants’ suitability for positions of trust, the College complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.  It undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.  The College has a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available from Human Resources.

Equality and Diversity

The College is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

The College welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and will interview any person with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role as outlined in the person specification.  

Safeguarding

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Location

The postholder will be required to carry out their duties on the College premises.

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About Telford College

  • Telford College
  • Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford
  • Shropshire
  • TF1 2NP
  • United Kingdom
+44 1952 642200

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Telford College has been created from the merger of two further education sites in the town to bring both academic and vocational courses together onto one thriving site.

The mission is simple: to be the local college of choice, whether you’re a school leaver looking to go to university or start a career, an adult developing their skills, or a business wanting to grow.

We have reshaped our curriculum to meet the needs of the business community in an area known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, working in partnership with some of the area’s biggest companies.

Huge investment in university-standard facilities means we now offer courses which pave the way for careers in more than 70 different industries.

For example, we have expanded our engineering and construction programmes to help tackle a skills shortage, and our construction apprenticeships programme has achieved a national award.

We are also about to launch new courses, backed by the Aviation Skills Partnership, to meet an urgent need for skilled engineers in the aviation industry – the forerunner of a fully-fledged Shropshire ‘aviation academy’.

Our new virtual and augmented reality suite makes us one of the leading colleges in the country for developing skills in this exciting and dynamic hi-tech sector. The chief executive of the Education & Training Foundation said he was ‘blown away’ by the VR facilities when he visited earlier this year.

But cutting-edge technology is no good unless students are also equipped with the basics, and that’s why we are proud to see our Maths and English results improving year-on-year.

Following its most recent monitoring report, education watchdog Ofsted reported ‘significant’ progress in English and Maths teaching across all course areas, as well as progress in ensuring that the curriculum tackles skills gaps in the local economy, and meets the needs of local employers.

One of our major innovations since the merger is the launch of a 7th Form – the first of its kind, blending wide ranging traditional A level courses taught by specialist teacher from a variety of backgrounds, with direct links not just to universities, but crucially to industry mentors from local companies where students will gain advice and support to achieve their career ambitions.

It means students get to hear first-hand from the people who have been there and done it, and understand the type of person they need to be to make it in their chosen career.

The chairman of the Football Association, Greg Clarke, has this year thrown his support behind ambitious plans to build a £1.6 million centre of excellence here at the college.

Shropshire FA is currently working in partnership with us to create a facility which is hoped to become a mini version of the national football training base at St George’s Park.

The plans include grass pitches at the entrance, a second full-sized outdoor 3G pitch, an indoor half-sized 3G pitch in our indoor sports dome, tailor-made indoor futsal facilities and an education block, specifically for football development.

From construction to catering, sport to science, art to apprenticeships, and much more besides, our team recognise the importance of delivering consistently outstanding teaching and learning, and motivating students to be the best they can possibly be.

With tutors who have experience at the highest levels of business, we are acutely aware of the value of giving students the sort of practical, relevant skills which are in step with the needs of the local economy.

There have never been so many opportunities for students, and Telford College is excited to be meeting their needs in these dynamic and changing times.

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