HOURLY PAID LECTURER – ECONOMICS
£22.05 per hour
REFERENCE NO: HPLMTC
Closing Date: Friday 19th July 2013
The College Merthyr Tydfil is seeking to appoint a high calibre part-time hourly paid lecturer to deliver AS and A2 Economics at The College Merthyr Tydfil, due to open in September 2013. This is an excellent opportunity to shape and deliver the Economics provision in the brand new college. The successful candidate will be based in the Business and Management Division.
The post will commence in August 2013.
Candidates should be of graduate calibre (or equivalent) and have a recent and successful record of teaching Economics at A level.
THE COLLEGE MERTHYR TYDFIL / Y COLEG MERTHYR TUDFUL
The brand new £33m College Merthyr Tydfil will be a state of the art integrated tertiary learning facility in the heart of Merthyr Tydfil. The building will embrace 21st century technology and practices, providing first class teaching and learning opportunities to inspire learners across Merthyr Tydfil and its surrounding communities to engage in further and higher education, update and improve their qualification levels, broaden their horizons and maximise their potential.
As part of the larger University of South Wales group, the College Merthyr Tydfil will have a unique learning environment for all. What this means for you as a member of staff is that, not only will you benefit from the first class teaching resources, facilities and supportive environment at the college, but you will be able to draw on skills, resources and staff development opportunities at the University of South Wales, enabling you access to continuous professional development.
1 COLLEGE STRUCTURE
The College Merthyr Tydfil is managed by the Principal and Chief Executive. The Principal and Chief Executive lead a College Executive which comprises the Deputy Principal, Deputy Chief Executive, and Assistant Principals. Each of the Assistant Principals are responsible for managing a cross college area. They also lead one of the faculties which contain foundation degrees, A levels and vocational courses.
The College Executive meet weekly to advise the Principal on key strategic matters within the college.
KEY FACILITIES
The College Merthyr Tydfil conforms to BB93, DDA and BREEAM legislation and standards. The building will include:
Academic Spaces Functional and Social Spaces 30 classrooms Learning Zone 18 IT rooms IT/Learning Zones throughout building 8 Creative Arts Practical Rooms Social Space throughout building Ceramics Room Large Refectory Photo Studio and Dark Room Cafe 5 Science labs One Stop Student Services Area 3 Hair Salons Prayer Room 2 Beauty Salons Archiving Room 600m2 sports hall Conference Room 6 specialist ILS teaching rooms IT support counter Sports Science Lab Exhibition areas Electronics lab
2 CURRICULUM
The college has developed a detailed curriculum plan to take forward from September 2013 onwards.
As part of this plan, the college proposes to offer a wide range of qualifications covering a broad spectrum of subjects from entry/level 1 through to Level 4 and 5 higher education courses.
At Level 3, the college is proposing to offer over 30 ‘A’ levels.
KEY DEVELOPMENT TIMESCALES
The College Merthyr Tydfil will officially open in September 2013 for year 12 sixth form and college students. Year 13 students will complete their study at their sixth form school during 2013/14 to minimise disruption for them.
Key timescales for development include:
July 2013 – August 2013 – Building fit-out and occupation
September 2013 – College opens for Year 12 sixth form, further education and higher education students
September 2014 – First intake of year 13 pupils
Job Description
1 Job Title: Lecturer – Economics
2 Salary: Hourly paid rate of £22.05 per hour
3 Conditions: Hourly Paid Lecturer’s Contract
4 Responsible to: Head of Business and Management Division
5 Main purpose of job:
Responsible for the preparation and delivery of AS/A2 Economics.
3 6 Key areas of responsibility:
1. Formal scheduled teaching of AS/A2 Economics
2. Development of schemes of work and preparation of learning materials and student assignments
3. Monitoring and assessment of students work, including the production of twice yearly progress reports to be distributed to parents
4. Attendance at annual parents’/carers’ evenings
5. Attendance at key marketing activities, including open evenings
6. Managing student tutorials and providing guidance
7. Management and administration of learning programmes including timely marking of register
8. Supervision of student visit programmes
9. Interviewing prospective students
10. Participation in marketing activities
11. Participation in staff development
12. Adhering to college quality assurance systems
13. Participating in staff appraisal system where appropriate.
14. Adhering to college Health & Safety Policy
15. Work within the college Financial Regulations and other policies and procedures in performing the role
16. Work with the college and schools, where applicable, to ensure that the transition year 2013-2014 is as smooth as possible for both year 12 pupils transferring from schools and year 13 pupils remaining in school.
17. Undertake other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post and grade as directed by the Head of Division.
Person Specification for Lecturer – Economics
Criteria for Selection Essential Desirable Graduate or equivalent in a relevant Post graduate qualification. Qualifications subject area PGCE or Cert. Ed. Successful record of curriculum
4 development Experience Recent and successful track record of delivering AS/A2 Economics in a school or college setting Evidence of excellent classroom practice Evidence of continuous professional development Skills and Abilities Good oral and written communication skills Commitment to valuing learners and staff Ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint or equivalent presentation packages Experience of using a Virtual Learning Environment to support teaching and learning delivery Good organisational and administrative skills. Specialist Knowledge Extensive knowledge of Economics Understanding of school Good understanding of student support or college funding in a school or college environment environment. Understanding of wider educational developments nationally and their implications for the college e.g. Welsh Baccalaureate. Awareness of equality and diversity in Working knowledge of Other Requirements context of employment and learning. health and safety regulations.
APPOINTMENTS PROCEDURE
Referees
Candidates should supply details of three referees, one being their Head of Department or Line Manager. References will be taken up after the interview.
Progress of Application
If you are successful in being selected for interview for the above post, you will be notified within six weeks of the closing date. If you have not heard by this date, then you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
In the meantime, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in The College Merthyr Tydfil, University of South Wales, and to wish you luck in your application.
Closing Date: Friday 19th July 2013 REF: HPLMTC
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