Teacher of HE/Course Leader
Derby College
Derby
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Supply
- Apply by:
- 20 January 2020
Job overview
PART-TIME - 7.4 hours per week (0.2 Contract)
We are looking for an enthusiastic course leader for our new Creative Practice foundation degree and honours top up programme, which is set to launch in September 2020.
You will be a keen, personable and dedicated individual with a positive, and optimistic can-do attitude, able to contribute to a vibrant and thriving Academy.
You should be exceptionally well organised and have excellent interpersonal skills together with a commitment to working effectively as part of a team. Your primary focus will be to promote the new degree programme to current students and other interested external parties. You will also be required to prepare course materials and processes ready for when course delivery commences in September 2020.
You will need to undertake a wide range of duties and responsibilities including:
* Take part in open days and other events as required to promote the course, and answer any queries raised by potential or actual stakeholders promptly and professionally.
* Assist potential students in the application process.
* In collaboration with the Team Manager and the wider team, assist with the interview/audition process for the programme.
* Develop an in-depth working knowledge of the programme and internal and external HE processes.
* Develop course materials in readiness for the commencement of delivery.
You will have experience of working in the Creative Industries and a passion for the sector, and experience and knowledge of HE processes would be an advantage.
You will be qualified with a BA (Hons) degree in an Arts subject and hold a recognised Level 5/6 teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd) or working towards achieving this. In addition, candidates must also have a Level 2 or equivalent qualification in maths and English.
Closing Date: 20th January
About Derby College
Derby College is a large general further education college with four sites in or near the city of Derby. It supports around 26,000 learners, who choose from more than 1,000 full-time and part-time apprenticeship, A-level, BTEC and NVQ courses.
Derby College was established as a single institution in 2002 by merging three further education colleges: Mackworth Tertiary College, Wilmorton Tertiary College and Broomfield Agricultural College. A merger between South East Derbyshire College and Derby College was approved in 2010. Heavy investment has been made by the college in its teaching and learning facilities, from the fully equipped teaching kitchens at the Roundhouse campus to the high-tech science labs at the Joseph Wright Centre and the Equestrian Centre at the Broomfield Hall campus.
Chief executive
Mandie Stravino
Values and vision
In its mission statement, Derby College states an ambition to provide inclusive, inspirational and innovative learning communities, predicting and serving the needs of its learners, the economy and society. Designed in collaboration with industry, business and the professions, the college’s vocational pathways concentrate on developing students’ employability skills through work experience and expert mentoring. Independent learning, critical thinking and research skills are developed in students aspiring to higher education in an environment that seeks to be challenging and interactive.
Ofsted report
“Teaching and learning are good, particularly in practical and vocational subjects. The college is a valued resource for the city of Derby and county of Derbyshire; it provides an inclusive and welcoming environment and high-quality facilities for teaching and learning.”
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