Lecturer – Gaelic (Evening Class)
Temporary
£29.25 per hour (Evening rate)
Location: Glasgow
National Terms and Conditions of employment for Lecturing Staff apply to this post.
The role is dependent on the College recruiting viable student numbers to run the class.
Job Description:
The post holder will support excellence in learning through the preparation and delivery of high quality learning, teaching and assessment materials and by supporting learners.
Key Responsibilities:
They will work closely and supportively with other colleagues and partners to deliver excellence in learning. The role will specifically involve:
· Teaching and Assessment
· Curriculum Development
· Quality and Standards
· Student Support
· Continuing Professional Development
It is mandatory for new entrants:
· who do not possess the Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) or equivalent to complete the:
o Teaching Essentials Programme within the first 6 months of their employment;
o Professional Development Award within 12 to 18 months; and
o TQFE thereafter in due course.
· to be registered with General Teaching Council (Scotland) – provisional or full registration.
This post will have a teaching remit at an agreed number of class contact hours.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:
The successful applicant should be fluent in Gaelic and have experience of teaching it at various levels in an educational establishment.
The post holder will be educated to SCQF Level 8 or relevant professional equivalent in (Specialist Qualification); or have significant relevant experience in the specialist area as an alternative to formal qualifications; or an appropriate vocational alternative, a recognised teaching qualification and evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
Knowledge:
Demonstrable knowledge of:
1. Further Education in Scotland
2. National priorities for education
3. The skills priorities locally
Skills and Competencies:
4. Ability to provide engaging, inclusive and high quality learning and assessment opportunities that meet diverse learning needs
5. Contribute to the development of curriculum delivery
6. Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
7. Ability to initiate innovation and promote change
8. Ability to plan effective and responsive curriculum
9. Ability to undertake partnership work and raise the College’s profile externally
Experience:
10. Recent practice within teaching Gaelic is essential.
11. Ability to provide flexible and innovative approaches to the delivery of the curriculum, including the use of new learning technologies
12. Possess effective ICT skills and an understanding of the role of online learning
13. Previous experience of individual or group guidance/supervision in a formal or informal setting
14. Relevant industrial or practitioner experience in appropriate discipline
15. Teaching in a post compulsory education setting and of assessment and moderation in the context of SQA and the National Curriculum
16. A relevant qualification in the subject area