Job Title: Teacher of Law – x2 (permanent / fixed-term)
Location: Hulme, Manchester
Salary: £25,826 – £42,149
Job Type: Full time, Permanent x1, Fixed term x1
Closing Date: 10.00am on Monday 29th November 2021.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching and Learning
- To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a standard scale teacher.
- To undertake the assessment of students’ work in conjunction with the Department’s Assessment Policy.
Operational/Strategic Planning
- To contribute to the development of resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the curriculum area
- To actively monitor and follow up student absences and withdrawals
- To implement College Policies and Procedures eg. Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Health and Safety etc
- To contribute to the planning activities of the department, and to ensure that the planning of the department reflects the needs of the students and the aims and objectives of the College
- To contribute to departmental trips, including planning activities and attending events as appropriate
- In conjunction with the Head of Department, to foster the application of Law in the curriculum, including the development of materials for independent learning
- To implement Health and Safety policies and practices
Curriculum Provision and Development
- To contribute to the development and delivery of the subject
- To ensure that differentiated learning materials are provided in the subject and that effective support is provided to students
Staffing
Staff Development
- To undertake staff development where appropriate
- To contribute to the Professional Development Review system
- To attend all appropriate MANCEP (Catholic Partnership) meetings
Deployment of Staff
- To ensure that appropriate arrangements for classes are made when absent
- To work as part of a team and to ensure effective working relations
Quality Assurance
- To ensure the effective operation of quality assurance systems
- To contribute to the process of the setting of targets within the department and to work towards their achievement
- To implement common standards of practice within the department and develop effective teaching, learning and assessment styles
- To contribute to the College’s procedures for lesson observation, including work scrutiny
- To implement College quality procedures, especially through contribution to the self-assessment process
- To contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the department and faculty in line with agreed College procedures including evaluation against quality standards and performance criteria
- To contribute to modification and improvement where required
- To contribute to the internal verification system where appropriate in the curriculum area
College Information and Administration
- To ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information concerning students taught
- To collect, analyse and evaluate performance data, especially through use of the electronic markbook
- To ensure that correct procedures are followed for the organisation of the practical exams and other external assessments
Communication
- To ensure familiarity with the department’s aims and objectives
- To ensure effective communication/consultation as appropriate with parents of students
- To liaise with relevant external bodies as appropriate
Student Support
- To monitor and support the progress and development of students
- Willingness to write UCAS and employment references for students
Other
- To support the aims and objectives of the College
- To attend meetings in accordance with the College meetings schedule
- To undertake any other duties, the Principal or her designated alternate may reasonably direct from time to time within the context of the Loreto College contract
The successful Candidate:
- Evidence of good teaching of the subject area
- Evidence of consistent/outstanding teaching grades as appropriate
- Evidence of high levels of student satisfaction as appropriate
- Excellent standards of literacy and numeracy
- Ability to create high quality materials to use within the department and to use departmental resources and materials effectively
- Competent at preparing equipment for the effective delivery of practical sessions
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Evidence of commitment to Continuous Professional Development
- Up to date knowledge of the subject area
- A relevant degree level qualification or equivalent in an appropriate subject
- A teaching qualification
- Attitude and Impact Positive and Enthusiastic
- Willingness to take and follow advice from line managers, with regard to teaching and learning strategies, use of resources and classroom management
- Willingness to support departmental trips
Please click on the APPLY button and CHECK YOUR EMAILS for an application form that must be completed.
Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of: Education, Lecturer, Academic Lead, Teacher, Law Teacher will also be considered for this role.
