SUSSEX DOWNS COLLEGE JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Lecturer B/Co-ordinator - Accounting & Business
Studies (1.0 FTE)
CURRICULUM TEAM:
Professional Studies
GRADE:
Lecturer B
CAMPUS:
Eastbourne
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Curriculum Leader
Main purpose of the job:
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To undertake specified teaching and learning activities within the Professional
Studies faculty
 To provide high quality learning experiences responsive to learners needs
 To support students in developing knowledge and skills, behaviours and attitudes
which enable effective learning
 To enable and promote high success, attendance, retention and value added rates
 To act as Course Co-ordinator for particular programmes as may be required and
designated from time to time, under the direction and with the support of the
Curriculum Leader
 To co-ordinate and direct the work of staff assigned to the designated programme(s),
providing high quality support, information and guidance
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Key Responsibilities:
These will normally include, but may not be limited to, the following:
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Plan effectively for course delivery
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Ensure programmes are approved and meet national standards
Ensure actions and recommendations within EV reports are incorporated into
planning
Ensure there is an effective scheme of work which is used by course team to inform
lesson planning
Provide a student handbook which outlines course requirements, expectations of
students, scheme of work, assessment schedule and other pertinent information
Implement appropriate induction programme which recognises the transition period
of students and is effective in providing appropriate support, guidance, knowledge
and skills
Coordinate the preparation and selection of suitable course materials to enable
sharing of good practice and to develop a culture of building a shared legacy
Work with budget holder to ensure optimum resourcing
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Plan effectively for course assessment
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Ensure there is an appropriate schedule of assessment, both formative and
summative, which is used by the course team and shared with students
Ensure assessment tasks are fair and valid
Ensure actions and recommendations within EV reports are incorporated into
planning
Ensure appropriate systems for standardising, moderating, internally verifying and
quality of learners’ coursework are in place and consistently applied
Check accuracy of all achievement claims submitted to awarding body
Oversee preparation of sample of internally assessed work and/or prepare for EV
visit
Work with course team to monitor progress of groups
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Maintain records of assessment grades for all teaching groups
Regularly use college systems and team records to monitor attendance, retention,
assessment grades, progress against targets, including value-added
Evaluate progress of groups with course team, recognise good performance,
supporting appropriate action to enable improvement
Identify ‘at risk’ or under-performing students, investigate contributory issues and
support course team in addressing these and taking appropriate action
Work with course team to ensure quality assurance
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Disseminate findings of QIP report to course team, acknowledging strengths and
areas for development, supporting engagement with actions and monitoring of
progress
Lead course team in review of course in Level 1 SAR, supporting awareness of
analysis of strengths and weaknesses, action plan and targets for the following year
Deliver lessons and use on-course assessment effectively
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Provide a clear introduction at the start of a lesson and set out learning objectives
and expectations, re-capping at the end
Deliver lessons at a suitable pact and actively involve students
Check on learning at intervals throughout lessons
Exhibit commitment to safe working practices, and be aware of and responsive to
health and safety requirements
Ensure theory and practice are integrated as appropriate
Assess learners’ progress regularly both in the classroom and for homework and
provide regular feedback
Use assessment tasks appropriate to the course and maintain accurate records
Ensure assessment is consistent, fair, accurate and valid and comply with awarding
body requirements
Identify ‘at risk’ or under-performing students and work with individuals and Personal
Tutors as required.
Act as a link and expert for specific qualification
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Keep up to date with awarding body requirements, documents and guidance
Ensure all members of the course team have access to and are familiar with:
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The full specification from the awarding body
All guidance documents and assessment information
Past examination papers and mark schemes
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External verifiers/moderators reports
Comply with College and external policies, systems and processes
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Be conversant with and carry out all duties in accordance with all relevant College
policies and procedures, including health and safety policy and procedures as well as
employment policies and procedures
Work to promote and apply the College’s safeguarding policy and practices
Work to promote and apply the College’s equality and diversity policy and practices
Work in the College when contractually required and comply with agreed timetable
Engage with Continuing Professional Development in line with College and external
requirements
Comply with College and regulatory training and qualification requirements for the
role.
Attend parents’ evenings, open evenings and development days as required
Fulfil expectations of appropriate professional conduct, appearance and behaviours
Maintain up to date and accurate registers
Provide written feedback on student progress at review periods
Meet stated deadlines for administrative tasks such as registers, census and exam
entries
Engage in review of own practice via College appraisal system and participate in the
College’s quality review practices
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This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties
may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level
of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of
themselves justify the reconsideration of the grading of the post. The College reserves the
right to change or up-date this job description and to change the normal place of work after
consultation with the job holder. The signatures below indicate agreement to this job
description.
Signature of Job Holder
Date
Signature of Line Manager
Date
SUSSEX DOWNS COLLEGE - PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST: LECTURER B/CO-ORDINATOR – ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS STUDIES
This person specification lists the qualifications, experience, knowledge, professional values, learning and teaching practice, competencies and
personal qualities of the person required to undertake the post. It will be used by the College to assist in drawing up a shortlist of candidates for
interview, and during the interview/selection process. Applicants should provide evidence to demonstrate their suitability for the position and how
they meet the requirements of the person specification in the application form and any supporting statement.
Qualifications
Essential
Subject Specialism(s):
 Minimum Level 4 (or equivalent) in a
specialism relevant to the subject(s) being
taught1
Teaching Qualifications2:
 Required to have or gain initial teacher
qualifications in accordance with College
Policy. This currently involves:
 An introductory qualification (e.g. Level 3
Award in Education and Training or PTLLS) on
appointment or within one year of initial
appointment
 A full qualification relevant to the role (e.g.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or
DTLLS / PGCE / Cert Ed or equivalent) within
three years of initial appointment
Literacy and Numeracy:
 Minimum level 2 or equivalent in Literacy and
1For
Desirable
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Degree or equivalent
Post Graduate degree or qualification
QTLS or QTS
How Assessed
 Application
form
 Certificates
 Interview
 Assessment
teaching academic subjects a degree in a relevant specialism is normally considered essential. In exceptional cases in vocational teaching candidates
with a minimum level 3 qualification may be considered.
2 More detail will be provided on appointment or in advance of appointment on request. The requirement to gain a full teaching qualification may be waived,
modified or extended in certain roles or circumstances in accordance with the college Policy e.g. for teachers employed in a limited role or an occasional
basis.
Numeracy on appointment or within one year
of initial appointment
Knowledge &
Experience
Essential (on appointment or to be acquired
within training and probationary period)
Desirable
How Assessed
 Relevant experience of teaching and assessing
learners
 Relevant and up to date subject area knowledge
 Knowledge of principles, relevant frameworks and
theories which underpin good teaching practice
 Knowledge and successful experience of
curriculum co-ordination and development
 Knowledge and successful experience of quality
assurance processes
 Knowledge and successful experience of course
assessment processes
 Managing diverse groups of students
 Working within Further Education
 Knowledge of organisational systems and
processes for recording learner information
 An understanding of ‘safeguarding’ and its
importance within the learning environment
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Successful experience of staff coordination, leadership, management or
supervision
 Application
form
 Interview
 Assessment
Skills &
Essential
Competencies:
Professional
 Ability to reflect and evaluate own teaching
Values &
practice
Practice
 Ability to promote and deliver equality, diversity
and inclusion
 Ability and willingness to share good practice with
colleagues
 Ability and commitment to implement
improvements based on feedback received
Desirable
How Assessed
 Application
form
 Interview
 Assessment
Skills &
Essential
Competencies:
Learning &
 Ability to establish and maintain a motivating
Teaching
learning environment
 Ability to communicate effectively with learners
 Ability to plan an effective, inclusive teaching
session
 Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
with colleagues to support the needs of learners
Essential
Skills &
Competencies:
General
 Time management skills, organisational skills and
the ability to meet targets and deadlines
 Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people
at all levels, verbally and in writing
 IT and keyboard skills, including use of e-mail
 Ability to lead and work as part of a team
 Ability to act as a mentor to relevant staff
 Ability to manage challenging behaviour
 Ability to solve problems and make decisions
 Ability to be flexible in approach
Desirable
How Assessed
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 Application
form
 Interview
 Assessment
Ability to establish a learning environment
where learners feel safe, secure and
confident
Desirable
How Assessed
 Application
form
 Interview
 Assessment