Lecturer in Biology

Lecturer in Biology

To teach on the Pre-International Foundation (Pre-IFY) and Programme and the International Foundation Year (IFY) as appropriate; To act as a tutor/co-tutor to a group of students and any other duty assigned by the Head of Academics.

Duties:

• To take attendance of students in the tutor group
• To teach IFY International Foundation Year students at specified periods in the timetable
• To prepare lesson plans and a scheme of work/programme of study for the classes to be taught
• To prepare a course handbook for the subject area under the following headings:

• Introduction to the subject area
• Course expectations
• Aims and objectives of the subject area.
• Structure of lessons
• Syllabus structure
• Brief Summary of each unit of the syllabus
• Reading Lists/Material

• To give continuous assessment tests when due and ensure the marks are ready on specified dates given in order to meet up with the deadline for sending reports.
• Be involved or assist in organising extracurricular activities within the school.
• Be involved in invigilating students in internal examinations as well as during the entrance examinations conducted for new students. The entrance examination is scheduled for some Saturdays.
• To give pastoral care to a group of students.
• To participate in any cross-college CPD as and when required.
• Create and complete student perception questionnaires on entry, in December and January as a minimum.
• Create and improve the use of the VLE and record and monitor student attendance and progress as directed.
• Maintain standards expected by award-making bodies, industry and students.
• Work with other lecturers to identify and support those students at risk of non-completion of their programme.
• Support the team of specialist and vocational teachers to embed skills in the subjects they deliver.
• Prepare teaching materials and practical exercises in line with the syllabus and in conjunction with the NCUK and NCC programme of study.
• Attend and participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as and when required.
• Undertake such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may reasonably be required.

Position Requirements:

Education: Minimum Qualification: master’s degree qualification in a relevant subject/education.

University of Cambridge International Examinations Professional Development Courses and Certificate (AS/A level & IGSE) is an added advantage.

Experience: Minimum 5 Years of teaching experience (at Secondary/Higher Education level)

Professional Qualities:

• English as a first language.
• Have sound content knowledge of the subject area.
• Must have wide experience of teaching British Curriculum at Advanced Level/Foundation Year Level or any vocational qualifications.
• Ability to take up additional responsibilities outside the role of teaching the students.
• Ability to demonstrate how learning can be achieved in the classroom.
• Ability to demonstrate good presentation methods and appropriate use of a wide range of educational resources.
• Good observation skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Have a professional approach to all routine tasks and displays a sense of responsibility at all times.
• Focused on the delivery of customer service to everybody on the school premises.
• Excellent time management and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• ICT literate.

Personal Attributes:

• Task Focused, proactive and disciplined with a sense of integrity.
• Smart, well-groomed and confident with a professional attitude at all times.
• Possess a friendly, approachable personality.
• Can pass a personal identity check and produce references.

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