KINGSTON MAURWARD COLLEGE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Welding Lecturer
Post Reference No:
AG49
Job Purpose:
To oversee and support all aspects of a students’ learning experience and to ensure that
this is co-ordinated in a coherent, meaningful manner for each individual student within
their tutor group.
To teach and assess Welding and Fabrication on a range of courses at Level 1 to Level 3.
Reports to:
Section Lead – Agriculture, Countryside and Food
Grade/Salary:
£20,151 per annum which is Point 4b on the Academic Staff Salary Scale.
Market pay supplements for specialist qualifications and skills may be available.
Hours:
37 per week with flexibility to meet business needs.
Status:
Permanent
Safeguarding Status:
At Kingston Maurward College we place the safety and welfare of our students at the
centre of all our activities. The safeguarding of students underpins the College values
and is fully embraced by all College staff.
Kingston Maurward College considers itself a ‘specified place’ for the purposes of
safeguarding legislation and therefore all post at the College are regulated Activity.
Someone will not be employed by the College if they are barred from working with
children or vulnerable adults.
The College recommends that new staff join the DBS Update Service. This means that
the DBS is ‘portable’ and can be accessed by employers (with your permission). It means
that staff may only ever need to apply for one DBS check.
Upon appointment, subject to joining the Update Service, signing up to this job
description confirms your agreement to the College accessing the DBS Update Service to
undertake online status checks on your DBS Certificate in relation to your work at the
College, at appointment and in the future.
Functional Links With:
Other teaching and work based learning staff from the Academy of Agriculture,
Countryside and Food; Safeguarding Team
Vision:
The College is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated welding and fabrication lecturer with the ability to
deliver high quality, inspiring lectures and practical teaching sessions at Levels 1-3. Much of this teaching will take
place in the College’s welding workshop. Teaching will cover a range of welding and fabrication units on mainly full-
time Level 1 and 3 further education engineering courses. Good communication and practical welding skills are a
must. A flexible and positive attitude is required alongside the ability to challenge and motivate students. Teaching
qualifications and a relevant vocational qualification at least at Level 3, or above are required. The role promises a
varied and interesting workload. The successful applicant will have plenty of vocational / practical experience as well
as being able to demonstrate excellent administrative and organisational abilities. The role would suit someone who
has worked in industry and is now seeking a new challenge.
Main Tasks and Duties:
Lecturer
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Prepare Schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment plans.
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Teach and complete summative and formative assessment at FE levels 1-3 to 14-16, 16-19 and Adults.
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Teach groups of students in both practical skills and classroom situations.
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To set and maintain high levels of best industry practice.
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Report to KMC staff and parents or carers of learners as necessary
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In addition to the above responsibilities the role would also involve working with the Section Lead and other
lecturers to help:
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Ensure that good housekeeping standards are set and met, machinery, tool and equipment stores
are secure, well stocked and easily accessed by fellow staff.
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Lead the adoption into the curriculum of new technologies and innovations in the industry.
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Plan for the replacement and renewal of the welding and forge resources. This includes producing an
annually reviewed five year replacement plan.
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Liaise with and ensure that the specialist welding and forge resources meet the requirements of all
Licensing Authorities and any other relevant organisations.
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Help keep abreast of changes in legislation and codes of practice within the industry and discuss
implementation of any necessary changes with the Section Lead.
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Monitor resources and make recommendations for upgrades, replacements and future
requirements.
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Plan and facilitate programmes of part-time and additional courses.
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Produce and review risk assessments for all activities. Implement, maintain and monitor health and
safety issues and, where necessary, amend practices and procedures to ensure a safe environment
for all users of the specialist welding and forge resources.
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Conduct regular training sessions for welding and forge resource users, focusing on the health and
safety procedures, risk assessments and standardisation of curriculum delivery.
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Seek further opportunities to develop the commercial side of business and create productive
partnership links.
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With assistance from the other cross college service areas (eg. Marketing, students admissions, MIS, etc),
manage the recruitment process for your course.
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Agree, set, share and monitor course performance targets with line manager and course team.
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Undertake teaching hours as contracted.
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Plan and review course content in consultation with colleagues within the ethos of continuous improvement.
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Monitor the attendance, punctuality and academic progress for all aspects of students in your group providing
them with access to any extra help they may require (eg. Learning support).
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Ensure access to careers education, guidance and progression opportunities through liaison with the careers
service.
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Plan and provide access to a range of enrichment activities within the framework of available options.
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Operate in-line with College procedures, maintain contact with parents, guardians and employers, and report on
progress where appropriate.
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Organise and conduct study tours as appropriate.
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Use the College student disciplinary procedures in liaison with your line manager.
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Prepare for and co-ordinate course internal verification and liaise with Section Lead and External Verifier to
ensure the effective validation of programmes.
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Undertake any other duties that as reasonably assigned which are appropriate to the post and the work of the
College.
General duties
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To undertake active responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
in College.
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Prepare and teach welding lessons.
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Access learners and products and complete all records.
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Lead practical training sessions.
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Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment plans.
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Report to KMC staff, other institutions and parents as required.
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To promote an active commitment to equality and diversity.
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To undertake such personal staff development as is agreed to be necessary for the development of the role and
the individual.
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To undertake an annual appraisal which clearly identifies targets for continued improvement.
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To set a high standard of professionalism. This will include maintaining regular contact with colleagues, students
and customers verbally, in writing and via e-mail.
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To monitor customer satisfaction and continually seek ways of improving the service for which the post is
responsible.
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To regularly review, adapt, and improve systems and procedures.
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To support the College’s commitment to quality assurance including Investors in People and self-assessment.
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To promote an active commitment to the College’s approach to sustainability.
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To provide or support inspiring and challenging education and training for all learners and promote participation
by a wider group of learners.
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To take proactive responsibility for Health & Safety at all times, reporting accidents, incidents and near misses
which may affect staff, students, customers and visitors.
This range of tasks should not be construed as definitive or exhaustive due to the changing external environment
within which the College operates. Other duties may be required within the general scope of the post.
Person Specification:
Educational
Qualifications /
Experience
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Essential
Relevant welding/ fabrication/
engineering qualification at Level 3
minimum (e.g. NVQ Level 3 / Level 3
Work-based Diploma, National
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Desirable
Vocational teaching and assessing
experience in welding and
fabrication
Relevant qualifications at Level 4,
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Certificate or Diploma / Level 3
Extended Diploma.
Experience and confidence in
performing a range of welding and
fabrication tasks.
Teaching, assessment and verification
qualifications and experience – or the
willingness to work towards these
qualifications.
An appropriate first aid qualification –
either First Aid at Work or ‘Appointed
Person’ – or the willingness to work
towards
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Personal Attributes
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Other requirements
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Extensive and in-depth knowledge of
the welding and fabrication industry.
Continuing professional development.
e.g. HND/Foundation Degree/NVQ
Level 4.
Mentoring/coaching experience.
Teaching in the age range 14 – 16
D32, 33, 34, A1 or TAQA Assessors
awards.
V1 or TAQA Verifiers Award.
Some experience of work based
learning.
Some experience of renewable
technologies.
Experience of improving student
retention and achievement.
Experience of identifying and
developing income-generating
activities.
General management / supervisory
experience.
Blacksmithing experience.
Relevant Blacksmithing
qualifications.
 Extensive and in-depth knowledge
of other engineering sectors.
 Have an understanding and
knowledge of current debates
within the FE sector.
Excellent practical skills in welding and  Ability to contribute to achieving
fabrication.
cultural change.
Highly developed interpersonal skills.
IT literate.
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise
workload.
Level 2 Qualification in Maths, Literacy
and IT.
To be an inspiring teacher.
Enthusiastic with ability to motivate.
Self directed and highly organised with
a high level of personal drive.
Track record of successful teamwork.
Commitment to achieving excellence
through continuous improvement.
Enthusiastic with ability to motivate
learners.
Willingness and ability to tackle poor
student performance.
Excellent communication skills - ability
to communicate with staff /external
bodies at all levels.
Ability to problem solve
Prepared to work flexibly to meet
work requirements.
 Good sense of humour.
 Keen to embrace and deliver
change.
 Supervisory / management
experience
 D1 Minibus driving licence
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Current driving licence.
Commitment to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and
vulnerable adults in college
Active commitment to equal
opportunities
Terms and Conditions:
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This is a permanent appointment.
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The Contract of Employment will be based on the provisions of the Kingston Maurward Academic Staff Contract.
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The salary for this post will be in the range of £20,151 per annum, academic staff scale point 4b.
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Working Hours will be 37 per week during Monday to Friday with flexibility to meet business needs.
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The annual leave entitlement will be 35 working days to be taken during the period 1 September to 31 August
plus agreed Statutory Bank Holidays and College closure days (pro rata for part time and fixed term
appointments.
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The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a 9-month Probationary Period with reviews after
2, 5 and 9 months.
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The notice period will be three months lecturing staff on either side.
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Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme is available.
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The appointment is subject to the College receiving satisfactory references which will include questions around
whether concerns have been raised regarding safeguarding or working with students.
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The successful candidate is required to advise whether they are aware of any health condition or disability which
might impair their ability to effectively undertake the duties of the position as outlined above. This disclosure
may result in a referral to the Occupational Health Advisor for a medical clearance prior to commencing
employment.
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If you do not achieve the required qualifications within the allotted time then the post will not be continued.
Criminal Records – Disclosure and Barring Service check
The College will not appoint anyone who is barred from working with children or vulnerable adults to a Regulated
position.
The offer of an appointment with the College will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure under the
Protection of Children Act 1999 and the Police Act 1997.
This means that when applying for a post, candidates will need to detail all convictions they may have – both ‘spent’
and ‘unspent’. The successful candidate will be advised of the Disclosure process in the letter offering them the
appointment. Kingston Maurward College adheres to the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice in applying
for Disclosures. Should you require a copy of the Code or our Policy Statements on the Recruitment of Ex Offenders
or the Secure Storage Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information please
contact the College Human Resources Manager.
Applications
Please return the completed Application Form by email to recruitment@kmc.ac.uk or by post to: HR Department,
Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY.
The Closing Date for Applications is: Monday 1st June 2015 at 12:00 noon
Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Applicants for this position must complete a college employment application form. CVs will not be accepted.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Laurence Stone on 01305 215160 during normal working
hours.
For further details on application forms or the recruitment process, please go to our website www.kmc.ac.uk.
Alternatively, please contact the HR department by emailing recruitment@kmc.ac.uk.
The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to
reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview
require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative
arrangements are made.
Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within 2 weeks of the
closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short listed applicants will be
contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an
interview date is specified).
Statement by appointed person:
(Section to be completed following offer of post to successful candidate)
I am pleased to confirm my agreement to the terms, conditions and duties stated within this job description and
agree to undertake the role of Welding Lecturer at Kingston Maurward College.
The College recommends that new staff join the DBS Update Service. This means that the DBS is ‘portable’
and can be accessed by employers (with your permission). It means that staff may only ever need to apply for
one DBS check.
Upon appointment, subject to joining the Update Service, signing up to this job description confirms your
agreement to the College accessing the DBS Update Service to undertake online status checks on your DBS
Certificate in relation to your work at the College, at appointment and in the future.
Signed: ...................................................................................................................................................
Print Name (Block capitals): ...................................................................................................................
Date: .....................................................................................................................................................