Job Description
Job Title:
Hourly Paid Lecturer: Classical Guitar
Location:
Based at 61 Westminster Bridge Road Site. The post-holder
may be required to carry out duties at other College sites.
Grade:
H (currently £31.18 incl. of holiday pay and preparation time
per hour).
Hours of work:
3.5 hours per week (see ‘The Post’)
Responsible to:
Programme Manager: Classical (PM)
Responsible for:
No line management responsibility
Division:
Music Department
Job Purpose
To plan, design, deliver, assess, evaluate and manage classroom activities within the
designated subject area(s), in order to maintain the highest levels of quality assurance in the
teaching, learning and assessment of students.
Main Responsibilities
1. To teach the stipulated number of hours per week in a flexible and creative way, utilising
ILT as appropriate and meeting both the needs of the learners and the course
requirements. Deputise for absent colleagues as and when the need arises.
2. Follow College and Departmental quality assurance procedures by maintaining up-todate group profile, course outline forms, lesson plans, schemes of work, assessments of
learner’s progress and achievement, evaluation data on course activities and tutor course
reports.
3. Undertake course administration including maintaining a course register and checking
learners’ enrolment status.
4. Provide induction and advice and information to learners on the requirements of the
course programme and possible progression routes.
5. Work co-operatively with the Curriculum area including supporting the PM/CAM in
promotional and marketing activities for the Department and the courses that you teach
and participating in departmental curriculum development on a yearly basis.
6. To keep up to date in your specialist area, and seek to develop new skills in response to
changes.
7. To, where appropriate assist in the preparation of learners for entry into relevant
examinations.
General
8.
To attend relevant training and meetings as required.
9.
To be committed to Continuous Professional Development (CPD), keeping up-to-date
and meeting any annual requirement for CPD required of you professionally.
10.
To contribute to the effective management and promotion of safeguarding and equality
and diversity, this includes using teaching materials and methods that are relevant to a
diverse student group.
11.
To work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act and College safeguarding
procedures, ensuring the College is a safe environment for staff, students and visitors.
12.
To work at all times in accordance with Morley College’s policies and procedures.
13.
To carry out such duties as may be required from time to time by the college that are
appropriate to the grade of the post.
Working Relationships & Contacts
The postholder will, for the most part, work independently but will be responsible to the Head
of Section/ Curriculum Area Manager and will be in regular liaison with the Departmental
Administrator. On occasion the postholder will attend meetings with other tutors who work
within the Curriculum area and the wider College.
Person Specification:
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Hourly-Paid Lecturer
Highly experienced performer and teacher
on the classical guitar
Holder of a relevant instrumental teaching
diploma
Educated to degree level or equivalent
A post-16 Adult Education Teachers
Certificate, Cert Ed., PGCE, DTLLS or
equivalent or a willingness to undertake such
a qualification within an agreed time
Successful experience of teaching to adult
learners of mixed ability in group settings
Experience
of
successfully
planning,
delivering,
assessing
and
evaluating
teaching and learning
A commitment to using ICT in the classroom
and in the development of resources,
materials and administration related to
teaching
Essential
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Desirable
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Have a commitment to and be able to
demonstrate knowledge of health and safety,
equality and diversity and safeguarding as
appropriate to the post
Good organisational and record keeping
skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability
to work independently as well as contribute
to the work of a team
An ability to devise and maintain course
materials of a high standard that are suitable
for the needs of a variety of different learners
Knowledge of and experience in the use and
suitability of appropriate teaching and
learning methods, to communicate the
subject and encourage learners from a range
of backgrounds and communities to progress
in this subject area
Enthusiasm for the subject and awareness of
learner’s needs and expectations and the
ability to value these in your teaching
A commitment to continuing professional
development with an interest and ability in
developing new approaches to teaching
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The Post
The successful candidate will be a musician with a background in teaching and playing the
classical guitar, with the ability to teach classical guitar technique and musicianship to groups
of adult learners. The appointment will be to teach classical guitar classes to students with 03 years of experience. There may be opportunities to develop this curriculum in the future.
The courses run on Fridays 6.00pm-9.30pm throughout the College’s academic year
(September 2014–June 2015). The appointment will begin in January 2015 or as soon as
possible after this.
Main conditions of Service
1.
You will be employed by Morley College Limited.
2.
The College pay rates for hourly-paid lecturers normally follow AoC National
Negotiating Committee agreements. Salary is grade H, currently £31.18 per hour
(including preparation time and holiday pay).
3.
The post is superannuable under the Teachers’ Superannuation Scheme administered
by the Teachers’ Pensions Agency. Other arrangements made under relevant
legislation will usually be accepted.
4.
Normal working hours are usually sessions of either 1 or 2 per class as determined by
the CAM during term-time only. Work in the evenings and occasionally at weekends
may be required.
5.
There will be a 6-month probation period.
6.
The College does not recognise service with any previous employer for calculating
continuous service for the purposes of the Employment Rights Act 1996. Any previous
continuous local government service may be counted as part of continuous
employment with the Company for redundancy pay purposes.
The date of
commencement of qualifying service for the purposes of that Act and for all other
contractual purposes will be the date on which the Hourly-Paid Lecturer first joins the
College’s service.
7.
The Company welcomes applications from suitable candidates regardless of their race,
gender, disability or sexual orientation. The College is also committed to making
reasonable adjustments for applicants with any disabilities.
8.
The appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory professional references, proof
of qualification, eligibility to work in the UK, pre-employment medical check and DBS
check (if applicable).
9.
STARTING-DATE: As soon as possible.
Other information
This document outlines the duties required for the time being of the post entitled Hourly-Paid
Lecturer. It is not comprehensive or exclusive and duties may be varied from time to time.
Closing date for applications:
Wednesday 12 November 2014
CVs will not be accepted for this post. Applicants should send a completed application form,
giving names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees, together with any
supporting information by 5pm, Wednesday 12 November 2014, addressed to:
Recruitment (Ref: 082/14/HS)
Morley College
61 Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7HT
Application forms can also be submitted by facsimile or email, before 5pm, Wednesday 12
November 2014, to Fax: 020 7928 9684 or Email: recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk
Please read the guidance notes carefully when completing your application form.