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SalarySummary of the Role
The Course Team Leader will teach across a range of programmes in Plumbing and be responsible for the effective curriculum management of a range of programmes across plumbing, gas and multi-skills provision in the company. This will include ongoing curriculum development and quality assurance. The Course Team Leader will also co-ordinate any Work Based Learning (WBL) provision within the area.
Course Team Leaders have responsibility for:
The organisation and development of the curriculum
Making the best use of the team resources including staffing and consumables
Gaining maximum funding and income through high levels of enrolment, retention achievement and attendance.
Liaising with appropriate staff and external bodies including employers.
Duties
Recruitment of Students
Participate in open evenings and recruitment activities to ensure that potential applicants and students receive accurate information and guidance.
Complete and contribute to the production of accurate information and fact sheets.
Interview potential applicants and contribute to the companies interviewing schedules including WBL.
Contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of the team’s marketing and recruitment strategies.
Induction and Support for Students
Carry out student inductions and contribute to the design of induction programmes.
Produce course handbooks.
Carry out academic progress reviews, including the completion of necessary documents.
Where appropriate act as a named tutor and liaise with the companies Departmental Administrators to ensure the attendance, retention and achievement of students.
Understand and keep up-to-date with student support and learning support arrangements, ensuring students have full information and making appropriate referrals.
Where appropriate ensure that basic skills initial and diagnostic assessments, are undertaken and that students receive effective learning support.
Ensure that resources within your subject area are kept up-to-date and accessible to students and other staff in liaison with the curriculum managers and the companies Learning Centres.
Prepare students for employability, career progression and/or further education and training.
Produce reports and attend events to provide information to parents/employers.
Design and Delivery of Programmes
Teach on a range of programmes in Construction and Engineering according to specialism.
Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and resource materials for teaching programmes.
Utilise IT and learning technology to deliver elements of the curriculum.
Prepare assessment plans and schedules and ensure students are aware of your expectations.
Assess students’ progress regularly including the timely marking of work and giving feedback, both written and oral.
Work towards the integration of students’ basic skills’ development in the delivery of teaching and learning.
To ensure that students attend and achieve on all areas of their study programmes including maths and English and work experience.
Curriculum Management
Attend team meetings and company events as directed by managers.
Keep records up-to-date, including the completion of registers, and other required documentation.
Liaise with colleagues to ensure that new members of staff are fully apprised of requirements.
Participate in the companies staff appraisal and mentoring schemes.
Liaise with employers and teams to ensure WBL learners are managed and supported.
Quality
Carry out student questionnaires and elicit student feedback on the quality of teaching and learning.
Complete course reviews (including WBL) of your subject area and the setting, implementation and monitoring of action plans.
Set targets for achievement, retention and attendance and participate in the companies performance management programme.
Course Team Leader Duties
In addition to the role and responsibilities of a main grade lecturer the post holder will also have the following Course team Leader responsibilities.
To contribute to the development, planning and implementation of new initiatives within the Section.
To assist in the monitoring and supervision of all teaching and non-teaching staff to ensure they are kept informed regarding all company and curriculum developments.
To lead Course Team meetings and contribute to Section Area meetings.
To participate fully in the marketing of courses and promotional events both on and off site.
To assist in the updating of statistical information required for attendance, retention and achievement.
To take effective links with any relevant outside agencies including employers to both secure student growth and progression.
To take active role in the reviewing of curriculum and quality procedures.
To contribute to and monitor the deployment of resources, physical and human, within the department.
To contribute to the general development of the Section.
To deputise for the Section Manager as required in the leadership of the team.
To develop and enhance the commercial and full-time provision to meet the needs of employers and market needs/ demands.
To attend all WBL meetings and complete all necessary documentation.
Other Duties
To take an active part in the appraisal and mentoring processes.
To ensure a safe and secure learning environment, comply with all relevant Health and Safety regulations and assist the company in the implementation of its Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies.
To comply with and actively promote within their section the companies Equality and Diversity Policy.
To participate in and contribute to the companies in-service development and training activities.
To carry out all other duties as may be reasonably required.
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