Lecturer - Music & Music Business - FTE

Description

National Terms and Conditions of Employment for Lecturing Staff apply to this post.

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.

• Teaching and Assessment
• Curriculum Development
• Quality and Standards
• Student Support
• Continuing Professional Development

For candidates who do not possess the Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) or equivalent, the following requirements apply:

• Complete the Teaching Essentials Programme within the first 6 months of employment.
• Complete the Professional Development Award within 12 to 18 months.
• Complete the TQFE thereafter in due course.
• Register with the General Teaching Council (Scotland) provisional or full registration.

The post holder is expected to be educated to SCQF Level 8 or a relevant professional equivalent in Music & Music Business, or to possess 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:

• Further Education in Scotland
• National priorities for education
• The local skills priorities

Skills and

Competencies:

• Ability to provide engaging, inclusive and high quality learning and assessment opportunities that meet diverse learning needs.
• Contribute to the development of curriculum delivery.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to initiate innovation and promote change.
• Ability to plan effective and responsive curriculum.
• Ability to undertake partnership work and raise the College’s profile externally.

• Recent practice within teaching Music & Music Business is essential.
• Ability to provide flexible and innovative approaches to the delivery of the curriculum, including the use of new learning technologies.
• Possess effective ICT skills and an understanding of the role of online learning.
• Previous experience of individual or group guidance/supervision in a formal or informal setting.
• Relevant industrial or practitioner experience in the appropriate discipline.
• Teaching in a post‑compulsory education setting and experience of assessment and moderation within the context of SQA and the National Curriculum.

• Access to a generous Pension Scheme.
• A professional development review process and continuous professional and personal development.
• Professional and personal development opportunities and events to support staff in their role, helping them reach full potential and plan for future.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Mileage Allowance reclaimable for travel on College Business.
• Employee Assistance Programme – a 24‑hour service that supports health and wellbeing.
• Flexible Working and Family Friendly Policy, including Maternity, Parental, Paternity and Adoption Leave with enhanced entitlements.
• Sick Pay – enhanced entitlement above the national average.
• Wellbeing package with activities to enhance and support wellbeing, access to sports facilities and fitness activities.

Glasgow Kelvin College seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, engaging learners from a wide range of backgrounds, and supporting their progression to employment or further study. The college delivers high‑quality programmes across a large student base from three campus buildings in the North and Northeast of Glasgow and a network of community‑based centres.

Roles within the college are subject to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and successful candidates will be required to apply for membership under the Scheme.

The college is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diverse society it serves, actively seeking talent from a wide range of backgrounds. It is a Disability Confident employer and guarantees interviews for applicants who meet essential job requirements.

To learn more about our commitment to equality, inclusion, diversity and belonging, visit the Glasgow Kelvin College Equality, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging information.