Sessional Teacher: A level Geography

Overview

This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, professional individual qualified in an appropriate discipline to join a forward-thinking college to develop and teach on the A Level programme of study. The primary focus will be teaching on the A Level Geography programmes. It is essential you are qualified to degree level in the appropriate subject and possess a teaching qualification.

Candidates should have experience of successfully delivering in post 16 education; ideally A-level within a college or school environment would be considered.

You will be a highly self-motivated, energetic and driven individual, encompassing a strong sense of autonomy. You will possess strong presentation and communication skills and be able to demonstrate achievement of targets. You will be a role model for college learners and will work to the classroom professional standards. The role will require you to embed the college’s values,
Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Compassion and Ambition.

• To support with the planning, delivery and formative assessment for A Level programmes in line with the awarding body requirements and the College Learning Framework.
• To develop and deliver best practice in learning, teaching and assessment ensuring standardisation and continuity. To design, develop and monitor resources for student use.
• To assess learners according to established guidelines and prepare them thoroughly for external examinations.
• To be proactive in identifying strategies to improve student performance and success rates whilst enhancing the learning experience.
• To complete documentation, appropriate records of learner performance and administration associated with role and responsibilities.
• Provide accurate current feedback on progress and outcomes to managers and students.
• To monitor and manage student attendance and maintain appropriate standards of behaviour, following college procedures for any unacceptable behaviour.
• To keep up to date with curriculum initiatives, development of standards and general developmental and professional issues relating to the delivery of learning in your area.
• To implement quality procedures, contributing to thorough, evaluative programme reviews which feed into the self-assessment process.
• To contribute to the internal and external quality assurance procedures in line with awarding body and college requirements.
• To take responsibility for and participate in continuous professional development.