LECTURER GRADE ENGLISH
Based at Mid Devon Campus
(Tiverton)
Full-time, permanent
Information for Candidates
Acting Principal: Diane Dimond
Petroc is a highly successful and expanding institution, delivering education and
skills training in Devon and beyond.
Petroc is a £34 million institution serving nearly 1,500 square miles of rural
Devon.
At the heart of our new identity is a single idea: opening eyes. We are about
instilling people with aspiration and empowering them to achieve anything and
everything they set their mind to.
Opening eyes is the experience that we deliver to our stakeholders: our learners,
our staff and our partners. It is the idea which supports our vision of being an
outstanding college at the heart of an outstanding learning community.
We believe in bringing out the very best in people through being open and
responsive, stimulating fresh thinking and building both confidence and ambition.
And our personality is neatly summarised in three key words: inspiring, bright
and challenging.
Petroc is central to the economic, social and cultural needs of our surrounding
communities. Over 20,000 student enrolments take place each year with ages
ranging from 14 to 80+ years. With a staff headcount of approximately 1,150,
the College is one of the largest employers in the area. We pride ourselves on our
forward thinking, enthusiastic and diverse staff who make Petroc a vibrant and
friendly place that is both flexible and supportive for all.
Petroc delivers significant provision across all Learning and Skills Council
programme areas (except agriculture) in a wide range of academic, vocational,
work based, recreational and Higher Educational (in collaboration with the
University of Plymouth) subjects.
Our students come from Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and, through
distance learning, areas far beyond South West England. Strong links are
maintained with all schools and community colleges, as well as other institutions,
to ensure comprehensive provision for all young people and adults in the area.
In recent years, the delivery of education and training for employers has
expanded very rapidly making the college one of the largest training providers in
the South West.
With the nearest University 50 miles away, Petroc’s Barnstaple Campus has seen
a very large increase in Higher Education. Further expansion is planned through
the Tiverton Campus. In total, some 600 people currently study HE at the college,
with the majority on Foundation Degree programmes.
Whilst recognising the essential need to raise the skill level of the community and
support people in gaining qualifications, the college remains passionate about
learning for fun and pleasure and has expanded significantly recreational learning
experiences.
In March 2012 The Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) recognised the
achievements of Petroc by grading the college as ‘good’ in virtually all areas with
‘several outstanding features’ including Safeguarding and Science.
Location
Petroc’s direct provision is delivered mainly from campuses in Barnstaple and
Tiverton. However the college has a number of leased, off-site premises which
are used for other specialist purposes in the Barnstaple, Tiverton and Holsworthy
areas.
As an employer
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, selecting staff on
the basis of ability and the requirements of the post (which are detailed in the
Person Specification). As a college we recognise the benefits of having a diverse
community of staff.
Benefits and facilities available for Staff include:
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Continuing Professional Development Centre
Childcare Voucher Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare Scheme (for VDU users)
Sanctuary Spa & Skin Care Centre
College Fitness Suite
College Theatre
Counselling Service
College Nurse
Hair & Beauty Salons
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Type
The advertised post is full-time and permanent.
Hours of Work
You will be expected to work such hours as are reasonably necessary for the
proper performance of your duties and responsibilities. Staff will normally work a
37 hour week. The hours for this post are 37 hours per week x 52 weeks per
year.
Holiday
The postholder will be entitled to 39 days paid leave per annum, plus Bank
Holidays. Also the college traditionally closes between Christmas and the New
Year and these three days are additional to the postholder’s leave entitlement.
Pay
The salary for this post will be £23,196 - £33,225 (Lecturer 2 points 22 –31)
Pension Scheme
You will be entitled to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. From 1st April 2013 the
contribution that you would make is 7.0% of your gross salary with Petroc
making a contribution of 14.1%.
Appraisal
All Petroc employees are required to take part in the college’s Appraisal Scheme.
You will be appraised on an annual basis. The appraisal is aimed at establishing
work targets and to identifying to each employee’s training and development
needs. It is not, however, linked to salary, promotional issues or any
performance-related pay element.
Mentoring and Induction
The successful candidate will be assigned to a mentor. This will be a person who
will help you to settle in to the college during the first six months. All new staff
are required to participate in a Staff Induction Programme, Equality, Diversity &
Inclusion Training and Child Protection Training as part of their Contract of
Employment.
Trade Unions
You will be entitled to join a union at the college and, indeed you are encouraged
to do so by college management. This is because college management consults
with staff through a Joint Consultative Committee framework upon which
recognised trade unions and/or professional organisations are represented.
Recognised unions are UNISON and TGWU for support staff, UCU and ATL for
academic staff and ACM for college managers. If you are appointed to the post
you are applying for and wish for more information, the Human Resources Office
will put you in touch with the appropriate branch representative.
Criminal Background Disclosure
You are required to disclose any criminal convictions or police cautions on your
application form. Failure to disclose this could lead to instant dismissal from your
employment at Petroc. This will necessitate you filling in the appropriate
application form prior to your interview.
Sick Pay
Petroc offers its employees the benefit of a sickness allowance when absent due
to illness. This ranges from one month’s full pay and two months’ half pay, after
four months’ service to six months’ full pay and six months’ half pay after five
years’ service. More details are contained in all Petroc Contracts of Employment
and Sickness Procedures.
ID Badges
Photo ID badges are issued to all staff on appointment and can be used for
photocopying and library borrowing as well as for identification purposes. It is a
requirement that all staff wear their badges whilst on any college premises.
Lecturer Grade 2 – English
based at Mid Devon Campus (Tiverton)
Full-time, Permanent
Scale :
L2 points 22 - 31
Salary :
£23,196 - £33,225 per annum
Hours of Work :
37 hours per week x 52 weeks per year
Responsible To :
Curriculum Team Leader
Date of Job Description :
June 2015
This job description is a current statement of the duties and tasks required of the postholder
concerned. The nature of the job description will change from time to time and its terms
are always governed and over-ridden by the postholder’s Contract of Employment. The
duties outlined in this document do not constitute a comprehensive or exclusive list and
duties may be varied from time to time which do not change the general character of the
job or level or responsibility entailed.
Petroc has an active Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, commitment to
which is expected from all staff. Applicants are, therefore, invited from all suitably qualified
people irrespective of disability, gender or race. In particular, applicants with a disability, if
they wish to do so, may indicate on the application form details of their disability.
MAIN FUNCTION OF THE JOB
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To work collaboratively both within the School and with internal and external stakeholders
on the delivery and development of high quality SLDD programmes.
IMPLEMENTATION
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To work as part of the School and to contribute to the successful realisation of its targets
and development plan.
To continuously reflect on all aspects of teaching and professional practice in order to help
ensure the highest quality of delivery, assessment and of the learner experience on
English programmes.
To deliver an appropriate level of learner contact hours per annum or pro rata in
accordance with the Management Policy Statement.
To contribute as requested to implementing the College’s tutorial system.
To help develop and continually update systems and materials that supports the
management of learning on programmes, including basic administration. This includes
schemes of work, assessment schedules, learning materials, pre-entry and interview
procedures, induction, learner handbooks, tutoring etc.
To supervise on student visit programmes.
To help identify and therefore address own professional development needs.
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To contribute positively to self assessment and other internal quality systems. For some
posts, to participate in internal verification process ensuring it meets the requirements of
any external validating bodies.
To participate in staff meetings in order to share and disseminate information to the
curriculum and section teams.
To work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate and take a
proactive role in enhancing the reputation of the College and the School in which the post
is based.
PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS
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The ability to inspire, develop, support and challenge learners.
To develop the full range of pedagogical standards and knowledge needed to satisfy the
requirements of the post and professional reflective practice.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILTIES RELATING TO THIS POST
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To take part in the College’s Quality processes which form part of the annual quality cycle
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Be willing to undertake continued professional development to comply with
Institute for Learning Regulations
the new
PETROC
LECTURER GRADE 2 - ENGLISH
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Candidates will be judged according to the degree with which they meet the
following Person Specification:
Education and Qualifications
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Degree level or equivalent
Certificate of Education or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional development
Relevant Knowledge and Experience
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The current context and development agenda in Health & Social Care
Teaching on a relevant programme or equivalent experience
Using a range of differentiated and creative teaching strategies and
resources
Learner management and support
Implementation of equal opportunities policies
Curriculum change
Assessment practice and working with external verifiers/examiners
Skills
Personal Effectiveness
 Flexibility and a capacity to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
 Excellent oral and written communication skills
 Effective ICLT skills
 Organisational and administrative skill
 The ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels across
the College and with outside agencies
Personal Qualities
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A commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity
A commitment to raising standards for all learners in order for students to
achieve their full potential.
A commitment to self improvement.
Enthusiastic, inspirational and innovation
To be an effective team member
All positions are subject to the completion of an Enhanced DBS
Disclosure
Completed applications should be returned to the Human Resource
Office, Petroc, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2BQ
by no later than 4.00 pm on 7th August 2015
Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted
If you have not been called for interview within two weeks of the closing
date for this post, you should assume that you have not been shortlisted
on this occasion.