Lecturer in IT
Are you looking for a new challenge to educate the future IT leaders?
Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in IT based at our Cardigan Campus. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to combine their skills in teaching and learning, or industry, with high level planning and organisation to ensure excellent standards throughout.
The role provides a challenging, but rewarding opportunity to help students fulfil their potential and achieve the best possible results.
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be required to:
- Teaching and assessing on a range of college courses as required and seeking to achieve ongoing improvement in the performance of your learners
- Preparation of teaching and learning materials and timely marking of learners’ work
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Acting as Course Team Leader for appropriate courses relating to the post, to include:
- Convening, chairing, and recording the minutes of Course Team meetings;
- Setting targets for learners through the college’s Tutorial Programme;
- Participating in the planning and development of the college curriculum
- Attending other Course Teams and college meetings, committees and working groups as appropriate.
- Undertaking the administrative duties necessary to ensure the efficient organisation and running of the courses relating to the post.
- Maintaining course files, learner profiles and course/learner records as required by the college and external bodies.
- Complying with the quality assurance requirements of the college and of validating and other external bodies.
- Providing information for college management, the Student Records Department, External Verifiers and other external bodies as necessary.
- Liaising with other faculties and departments and with external bodies as required by the Director of Curriculum.
- Organising and supervising learner visit programmes and work placements including, where appropriate, developing and maintaining links with employers.
- Acting as a personal tutor for learners and offering guidance and support as appropriate.
- Processing learners’ applications and interviewing and selecting learners.
- Involvement in publicity and marketing activities, including promoting courses relating to the post and promoting the college and its courses in general.
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Contributing as appropriate to the effective implementation of college policies and procedures, including the following:
- Bilingualism Policy and Welsh Language Scheme;
- Data Protection Policy;
- Environmental Policy;
- Equal Opportunities Policy and Race Equality Policy;
- Environmental Policy;
- Health and Safety Policy and associated rules and procedures;
- Policy and procedures for safeguarding under 18 and vulnerable adult learners;
- Risk Management Policy, Financial Regulations and associated procedures.
- Seeking to achieve ongoing improvement in your performance as a lecturer, including participation in the college’s staff appraisal scheme which incorporates the college’s Performance Management and Review System (PMAR) for lecturing staff.
- Participating as appropriate in staff development courses and activities.
- Keeping abreast of developments in the fields relating to the post, including income generating opportunities, and advising the Director of Curriculum accordingly.
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties as required by the Principal or Director of Curriculum.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria:
- Level 3 or equivalent in IT
- Relevant Higher Academic/ Vocational qualification in IT
- Teaching qualification (If you are not in possession of a teaching qualification as at the date of employment, you will be required to obtain a PGCE within 2 years of this date)
- GCSE English at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
- GCSE Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
- Documented evidence of appropriate Professional Development
- Three years relevant industrial experience in the sector
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to work harmoniously with students and colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Creative flair and innovative practical skills
- Relevant ICT skills
- Good literacy and numeracy skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing
- Excellent punctuality and ability to work flexibly
Desirable Criteria:
- Relevant teaching experience
- A good understanding of relevant issues in post 16 education
- A proven track record of high levels of learner attainment
- Awareness of key performance indicators
- Evidence of innovative teaching and learning activities
- Evidence of effective tracking and monitoring of learner performance
- Experience of actively participating in the pastoral care of young people
- Sound understanding of Digital Literacy
- Willingness to drive a college minibus
- Willingness to contribute to develop extra-curricular activities
Welsh Language Requirements:
- Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1 Desirable
- Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1 Desirable
(See detailed language descriptions attached)
Benefits
- You will receive 46 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 59 days holiday per year.
- Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 23.68%.
- Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Online and instore retail discounts
About Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion
Coleg Sir Gâr was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. In 2013 it became Coleg Sir Gar Ltd, a company within the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David Group, and part of a regional Dual Sector University. The College has an annual turnover of over £35m and employs around 800 staff.
Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The college merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a subsidiary company in 2014. The college has an annual turnover of £6m and employs around 180 staff.
Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The college merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a subsidiary company in 2014. The college has an annual turnover of £6m and employs around 180 staff.
The College is based in South West Wales and has seven main campuses at Llanelli (Graig), Carmarthen (Pibwrlwyd and Jobs Well), Ammanford, Llandeilo (Gelli Aur), Aberystwyth and Cardigan. The College is also home to Carmarthen School of Art which has its origins dating back to 1854.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. To do this, we need the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community to the college.
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Disability Confident
Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a result, we ensure our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible to all, communicate and promote all opportunities, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments, support existing employees who acquire a disability or long term health condition to stay in work, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
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