JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title:
Main Grade Lecturer - Travel and Tourism
Job reference:
833
Contract type:
Temporary and Permanent posts available
Hours per week:
Full time and Part time posts available
Term-time only:
N/A
T&Cs:
MGL
Scale:
MGL1-8
Salary:
£22,904 to £37,116 per annum
*Maximum commencement salary is point 4
Location:
South and City College Birmingham
*Postholders can be required to work at any College Centre
Responsible to: Assistant Director – Sports, Travel & Tourism
Aims of Job/Job Purpose
The role of a Main Grade Lecturer (MGL) at South and City College is to support the College’s aims,
objectives and mission statement to provide high quality, education and training in response to local need.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
1. Co-ordinate, administrate and further develop short course/additional qualifications in travel and
tourism (ABTAC/ABTOC courses, NCFE Resort Representatives Certificate and NCFE on -Tour
Managers Certificate).
2. Have a flexible and innovative approach to the management of the student learning programme.
3. Assist in the development of appropriate curriculum initiatives.
4. Monitor and review provision in the curriculum.
5. Undertake site visits as part of Modern Apprenticeship support if required.
6. Contribute to the enrichment programmes of the College.
7. Liaise with appropriate accreditation bodies.
8. Liaise with employers and managing agencies.
9. Carry out appropriate course administration.
10. Comply with the Quality Assurance procedures of the College.
General
A Main Grade Lecturer will contribute to the College and satisfy the Lifelong Learning UK 5 questions
contained in the Common Inspection Framework (CIF), published by the Ofsted and ALI inspectorates.
These are:a) How well do learners achieve?
b) How effective are teaching, training and learning?
c) How well do the programmes and activities meet the needs and interests of learners?
d) How well are learners guided and supported?
e) How effective are leadership and management in raising achievement and supporting all learners?
It is the responsibility of all MGL’s;
f)
to contribute to the College achieving its strategic aims
g) to understand and apply the College’s relevant policies, procedures and practices
h) to meet the professional requirements by working to Lifelong Learning’s new professional
standards and conform to agreed codes of professional practice and conduct
Teaching Standards
All MGL’s will work towards evidencing competence. To implement a strategy for the continuous quality
improvement in educational standards including retention, achievement and success rates in teaching and
supporting learning. These include professional knowledge and understanding, skills and attributes and
the key areas of teaching are:1. Assessing learners’ needs
2. Planning and preparing teaching and learning programmes for groups and individuals
3. Developing and using a range of teaching and learning techniques
4. Managing the learning process
5. Providing learners with support
6. Assessing the outcomes of learners and learners’ achievements
7. Reflecting upon and evaluating one’s own performance and planning future practice
8. Meeting professional requirements
Each MGL will engage in the College’s, self-assessment procedures against these criteria. Identified targets
for development should be considered with the relevant line manager and assessed at an annual appraisal
in which the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) process is undertaken.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
a) Comply with internal and external quality standards and contribute to the College’s strategic aims.
b) Comply with college policies and procedures and health and safety regulations.
c) Support the safeguarding and promotion of students’ welfare.
d) Maintain confidentiality in relation to all College information and to comply with Data Protection
Legislation.
e) Participate in the College’s Appraisal scheme and undertake any training as required.
f)
Support and actively participate in the implementation of the College’s Equal Opportunity policies.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Characteristic
Essential
Certificate in Education, PGCE or equivalent (or
working towards qualification)
√
Have recent experience of teaching n BTEC L1-3
Leisure and Tourism programmes
√
Desirable
Evidence
Application Form
CV/Application Form
Interview
Reference
Have previous experience of working in a travel
agency and or/possess ABTAC/ABTOC
qualifications
√
CV/Application Form
Interview
Reference
Hold Assessor qualification
√
Experience of completing internal verification
on BTEC programmes
√
Excellent communication skills (oral and
written) and demonstrable presentation skills
√
CV/Application Form
CV/Application Form
Application Form/Interview
Demonstrable teaching skills and experience
√
Application Form / Interview /
Assessment
Application Form/Interview
Experience of working successfully as part of a
team
√
Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills (to
level 2 or equivalent)
√
Demonstrable experience of using ILT in
teaching
√
Demonstrable understanding of leaning theory
and differentiation
√
Application Form/Interview
Demonstrable record of achievement against
aims, objectives and targets
√
Application Form/Interview
Demonstrable record of working flexibly and
using own initiative
√
Application Form/Interview
Demonstrable administrative and
organisational skills
√
Application Form/Interview
Good IT skills to include Microsoft Office
packages
√
Application Form/Interview
Application Form/Interview
Application Form/Interview