Team Leader

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title:

Team Leader 2

Post Reference:

Department:

Learning and Skills Services (SPS)

Responsible to:

Operations Manager

Overall Purpose of the Role :

(Summarise the key responsibilities to achieve the overall purpose of the role and attach the organisational chart appropriate to the area)

To deliver a quality learning and teaching programme within a small prison environment.

To provide support to the operations manager and perform appropriate day to day management duties and delivery of learning.

The post holder will work within the appropriate legislative and policy frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

(Detail the key responsibilities and activities to ensure the overall purpose of the role is achieved)

• Effective management of staff and operations of the learning centre, including timetabling, and working closely with the operations manager and local SPS management.
• To lead and manage staff within own area through the whole employment life cycle, including CLPL and development.
• Effective communication with local SPS management as required and agreed with operations manager.
• Deliver and assess a range of qualifications in accordance with quality frameworks, lead body and awarding body procedures and processes.
• Responsible for the efficient development, effective and equitable implementation of timetabling within the learning centre and other designated learning areas.
• Ensure accurate reporting of monthly information reports and any other contractual data required.
• Attend and contribute to operational meetings with local SPS establishment as agreed with operations manager.
• Create a positive learning atmosphere encouraging learner interest, motivation and achievement.
• In conjunction with the digital and curriculum manager, contribute and lead in the development of learning opportunities across the SPS contract including but not limited to accredited course, non-accredited and e-learning.
• Create, develop, review and improve learning resources and assessments to ensure they are relevant, up to date and comply with quality standards.
• To be responsible for creating an inclusive, non discrimatory learning environment in line with Fife College policy and proceures ensuring all learning resources and teaching strategies are appropriate and relevant to different groups of learners.
• Ensure the induction process is carried out in line contractual requirements
• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes and procedures which includes unit lead role for prison based staff as agreed with the curriculum and digital manager.
• Support, nurture and maintain partnership working to ensure shared aims and objectives are agreed and delivered as outlined in the annual learning plan (ALP).
• Liaise with the digital and curriculum manager and Open University to support the delivery of HE courses
• Support and improve the staff use of technology in accessing various digital platforms.
• Teaching and cover of classes when appropriate to support delivery of the contract.
• Maintain accurate records of learner attendance and achievement ensuring that all required data is recorded in line with college and SPS policy and procedures.
• Responsibility for implementing risk assessments and ensuring compliance with health and safety guidance, policy and procedures.
• Work in other Learning Centres when required to support the wider team.
• Any other comparable duties as reasonably required by operations manager.

Key Contacts/ Relationships

(Detail the internal and external contacts and relationships

External contacts include: SPS, Education Scotland, Local authorities, arts organisations and other organisations, awarding and accreditation bodies such as SQA, Colleges Scotland and other ‘quality standard’ bodies.

Internal contacts include: academic quality leads, academic quality managers, teaching staff, quality team, marketing, HR, CLPL, digital, FCSA, Inclusion, exams and registry.

Generic Information to all Roles

The responsibilities described within the job description are not intended as exclusive or exhaustive. They are to highlight the major tasks and duties of the role and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties that are consistent with the overall purpose of role.

It is expected that every job description will be subject to an annual review or after six months of appointment. In addition, posts may be reviewed where there is a business need.

It is expected that postholders will understand the policies and procedures within Fife College, particularly where those relate to equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding.

Every member of staff is expected to be a role model to others within the College and those they encounter in the course of their duties upholding the College’s values.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

POST : Team Leader 1

CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

DESIRABLE

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

Education & Qualifications

• Educated to minimum HND level (SCQF Level 8) in relevant area.
• SQA units aligned to the National Occupational Standards for assesment, planning and internal verification, or be willing to work towards

Application form

• Assessor/Verifier Awards
• Management and leadership
• Certificate and Principles in Team Leading level 2

Application form

Experience

• Previous teaching or training experience.
• Knowledge of a range of awarding bodies such as REHIS, RoSPA, ASDAN.
• Experience working with offenders or hard to reach learners.
• Knowledge and experience of Project Based Learning
• Proven track record of working a range of partners to deliver learning outcomes.

Application form/ Interview

• Experience of working with learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities

Application form / Interview

Skills/ Attributes

• Excellent communication skills with enthusiasm for your professional discipline.
• Approachable, supportive, self-motivated and flexible.
• Excellent time management skills
• Appropriate knowledge of existing, emerging and assistive technologies to support and enhance the learner journey

Interview

Any Other Relevant Criteria

• Teaching and sharing of good practice
• Be able to work both on own initiative and as part of a team
• The post holder may be required to travel between Learning Centres and Fife College campuses.

Interview

Job Types: Temporary contract, Part-time
Contract length: 8 months

Salary: £45,208.00 per year

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: GC083