Lecturer in Travel & Tourism

工作内容

LECTURER IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM

REF: SL0023-604

The Appointment:

The role is to teach Travel and Tourism based units and qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3. The post-holder will have relevant experience in the Travel and Tourism Industry and experience of delivering a range of vocational BTEC qualifications or equivalent. Teaching NCFE Level 2 Cabin Crew is desirable.

Responsible to:

The postholder will be responsible to the Curriculum Manager (Creative, Business, Digital & Care).

The Post:

Lecturer duties and responsibilities are wide ranging. They may include, but are not restricted to the following depending upon the emphasis in any given post.

1. Formal Scheduled Teaching.

2. Ancillary duties emanating from formal scheduled teaching. These include but are not limited to:

Planning, preparation, marking (including other forms of assessment), day to day communication with students for the purpose of guidance and support, administration including admissions, enrolment and registration, subject updating, personal development and teaching and learning innovation and improvement, participation in course evaluation as appropriate, participation in the Maintaining Student Responsibility procedures as appropriate.

3. Timetabled enrolment/admissions/guidance activities.

4. Attendance at marketing events.

5. Invigilation.

6. Substitutions for absent colleagues.

7. One to one learner support/tutoring other than programmes which consist entirely of formal portfolio assessment and accreditation activities.

8. Scheduled activities/tasks associated with the College’s Quality Assurance systems.

9. Research and consultancy.

10. Maintain up to date resources.

11. Development of new resources and population of the VLE.

12. Attend relevant staff development

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13. Management and administration. This may include:

- contributing to College administration or the administration of education and training programmes.
- publicity and public relations.
- participation in appropriate team and committee meetings and course management duties including the interviewing, induction, assessment and examination of students.

- preparing statistical returns including retention rates, examination results, student progress placement and destination.

- participation in student monitoring and reporting and course review and evaluation procedures.

- participation in quality assurance and control procedures.

14. To promote the importance of achieving qualifications in English and maths within the Department.

15. To provide information for the self-assessment and course review process in relation to functional skills.

16. To update electronic individual learning plans for students.

17. To maintain records relating to the levels and achievements of students and set appropriate targets.

18. To maintain up to date resources.

19. To keep up to date with changes in specifications and advise accordingly.

20. To carry out any other duties which may be required from time to time and which are commensurate with the post.

The above duties are indicative of the requirements of the post at the time of recruitment. It is management policy that roles and responsibilities are reviewed on a regular basis leading to possible modifications where appropriate. Staff may be asked to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the post, at the initial place of work or at other locations from which the College operates.

The Person:

The successful candidate will be the one whose professional and personal qualities correlate most closely with the following profile:

Essential/ Method of

Desirable Assessment
Qualifications
A relevant degree or equivalent E A
A teaching qualification E A
Assessor and Verifier awards D A
Level 2 qualification, or equivalent, in Numeracy and
Literacy (or a willingness to undertake and achieve within 2 years). E A

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Essential/ Method of
Desirable Assessment

Skills and Experience
Teaching experience, including experience of teaching cabin crew qualifications E A

Experience of teaching Level 2 Cabin Crew D A
Experience of working in the Travel and Tourism industry E A

Possession of relevant knowledge and expertise in
Information and Learning Technology and skills in the E A use of ICT
Ability to plan’ deliver and assess relevant learning programmes effectively. E A

Ability to self-evaluate performance and a willingness to implement necessary adjustments. E I

A readiness to be flexible in relating to colleagues and the requirements of the post. E I

Ability to relate professionally to students of all ages, backgrounds and ability. E I

Willingness to contribute fully or as required, to the work of the Department and operate as an effective E I team member.
Knowledge of trends and developments in the Further
Education sector. D I

Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children & young people E I

To work in accordance with and promote the
College’s Staff Charter, “Our Values” E I

Be prepared to undertake staff development E I
Willingness to commit to adhering to college policies and procedures with regards to Safeguarding, E I
Prevent, Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety etc.

Method of Assessment: A – Application, I – Interview, AS – Assessment

Salary:

£26,253.00 to £32,337.00 per annum

Summary of the Terms and Conditions of Employment:

The post is offered on the Southport College contract for newly appointed lecturers.
This consists of a normal working week of 35 hours, comprising duties consistent with the position of lecturer, and a holiday entitlement of 40 days plus Bank
Holidays. In addition there are a possible 8 extra days holiday awarded at the discretion of the College for efficiency purposes.

The postholder will be eligible to contribute automatically to the Teachers’ Pension
Scheme. Details of the scheme in operation can be found in the vacancies area of the
College’s website.

During their employment with the College the postholder will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the professional image of the College. They

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will be expected to provide a prompt and efficient service and to maintain appropriate standards of personal appearance at all times.

A disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested in the event of a successful application to this post.

All applications for disclosures are dealt with in accordance with the DBS’s Code of
Practice and the College’s Policies on The Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and on The
Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure
Information. Copies of the Code of Practice are available from the Personnel
Department on request. Copies of the policies are available on the College’s website on www.southport.ac.uk and the College’s Intranet.

Southport College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Copies of the College’s Child Protection and Vulnerable
Adults Policy and Procedures are available on the College’s website on www.southport.ac.uk and the College’s Intranet.

Timetable for Appointment:

Deadline for receipt of applications: Monday, 5th June 2023 (10:00am)

Interviews will be held: week commencing 12th June 2023

Application Procedure:

The enclosed application form should be completed and supported by a letter of application, which succinctly but comprehensively identifies your reasons for applying and how your career to date may have equipped you for the post.

Completed applications should be returned via email to personnel@southport.ac.uk

Upon receipt of your emailed application form, we will acknowledge your application via return email. If you haven’t received a confirmation email prior to the closing date for the vacancy, please check your ‘spam’ or ‘junk mail’ folder. If the email is in this folder, please mark it as ‘not spam/junk’. This should ensure that any further emails we send to you are not missed.

In the interests of economy you will not hear from us again unless you are shortlisted. Your interest in the post is greatly appreciated.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,253.00-£32,337.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/06/2023
Reference ID: SL0023-604