Job Overview

1 year fixed term contract

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of IT professionals.

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual who can inspire students to achieve their potential, learn the latest digital and technology skills required by businesses, and support them as they make their first steps towards a career as an IT professional.

Candidates are required to have extensive knowledge in one or more of the following areas: programming, computer game development (including the use of Unity / Unreal Engine), or Cisco networking technologies and cyber security.

We also welcome applications from recent graduates who are looking to begin their career in education. This role offers an opportunity to train as a lecturer, with support and development provided to help you gain the skills and qualifications needed to succeed in teaching.

For an informal discussion please contact Paul Spencer on paul.spencer@highlands.ac.uk.

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing the learning process including classroom teaching, tutorials, associated outreach and open and distance learning programmes and student placements for a specific group.

Statutory Responsibilities

The Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is politically restricted. The job holder is not permitted to undertake political activity involving standing for election to the Government or as a Parish Constable, or publicly supporting someone who is standing for election or playing a public part in any political manner.

Budgetary Responsibility

Job Specific Outcomes 1 of 2

1. Identify learning needs of individuals and groups, prepare and deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials to enable students to meet assessments and examination requirements.

 2. Assist in Curriculum development, the planning and evaluation of courses, review of course materials and lead specialist programmes as required.

3. Contribute to team/Department meetings including course monitoring and course assessment to ensure objectives are being met.

4. Set and mark student work for assessment and examination, identify previously acquired competencies, verify assessment procedures, maintain relevant records for report writing, references, records of achievement for internal and external verification/validation purposes.

5. Contribute to the development of external contacts with industry and professional bodies to enhance the relevance of the teaching situation.

6. Plan continuing professional development, participate in performance review and appraisal and appropriate in-service training and evaluate and disseminate advances in training and development in order to facilitate individual and organisational learning.

Job Specific Outcomes 2 of 2

7. Assist in ensuring the quality of the curriculum provision to meet internal and external standards through management of course meetings and contributing to course planning and review.

8. Assist in ensuring the college environment meets health and safety and security requirements.

9. Recognise the personal welfare needs of students, and initiate appropriate referrals. Monitor and develop the standards of students’ behaviour in order to provide additional support where a student is not completing a study programme as planned.

10. Identify course requirements and use resources allocated in order to create environment(s) conducive to the learning of individuals and groups.

11. Any other duties required by the senior team for the successful achievement of the job purpose.