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Academic Teacher Job Description and Person SpecificationJob DescriptionJob Title:Hours:Level:Part-Time Teacher of Business Studies5-20 hours per week, dependent on student numbersInternational Foundation Programme equates to AS / A2Remuneration: £25.00 per teaching hourStart Date as soon as possibleLength Of 32 weeks of the academic yearContractCentre FoundationCampus CoventryReports to: Pathway Leader for Engineering and ComputingLocation: FoundationCampus, Coventry University, Burges House, Ironmonger Row, Coventry, CV1 1FDJob PurposeThe teachers at FoundationCampus contribute to the teaching and learning of students within the centre with theultimate goal of securing success for all students to progress onto their chosen Coventry University degree course. Thefollowing outline of roles and responsibilities may be adjusted according to the needs of the Centre and itsstakeholders. We are looking for teachers who•• have experience of delivery at GCSE/AS/A2 level• willing to support our international students pastorally by taking on a personal tutor role• have a commitment to ensuring student achievement• have experience of or keen interest in, teaching international students• have an understanding of the need to adapt course materials to students for whom English is a second language• relish the chance to be part of a growing, successful academic centre for international students• are keen to contribute towards curriculum development and innovation with our FoC partners at Birbeck, LSBU andUCLAN.The CompanyFoundationCampus is part of the Cambridge Education Group (CEG) one of the leading providers of pre-universityacademic courses and English language courses in the UK. We became a partner of Coventry University in April 2008and opened our doors to our first Foundation students in September 2008. AS a result of our phenomenal success, weare now recruiting for a more teachers in a variety of academic subjects. We offer a number of university foundationprogrammes including:English Language Preparation Programme for students progressing directly to FoundationCampus FoundationUndergraduate Foundation Programmes and Pre-Master’s Qualifying Programmes for the following pathways:· Business And Social Sciences· Engineering· Health and Life Sciences· Art and Design1 of 10

QualificationsA good honours degree in an appropriate subjectAppropriate professional qualification and/or membershipTeaching qualificationMasters degree in an appropriate subjectTeaching ExperienceA minimum of two years teaching experience at further and /or higher education level with evidence of successfulstudent outcomesEvidence of high quality presentation skillsEvidence of understanding and contribution to the widerinternational student experienceEvidence of good pedagogic practiceExperience of working on applied research projects orexperience in professional practice / consultancyExperience of teaching to international studentsExperience of creating, monitoring, reviewing and adaptingresources for a teaching curriculumEvidence of positive and constructive working relationshipswith colleagues and relevant stakeholdersSkillsPerson SpecificationA record of attention to detail, thoroughness and fairness.Commitment to delivering high quality services to studentsand external clientsSuitable level of proficiency in ICT and understanding of itsapplication to teaching and learning.Highly effective oral and written communication skulls inboth individual and group situationsAn ability and enthusiasm to relate to students with diversebackgrounds, ages and experiences.The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, work underpressure and, when necessary, with minimal resources.Exceptional organisational skillsHigh degree of personal accountability, and capable of usingtheir own judgement and initiativeA flexible approach to working practicesEssentialDesirable

Application FormInterviewPresentationProbation PeriodBusiness Academic Teacher Job Description and Person Specification 09 10 11Academic Sessional Teacher:Job DescriptionAssessedProfessional Values and PracticeThey have high expectations of all students; respect their social, cultural,linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and are committed to raisingtheir educational achievement.They treat students consistently, with respect and consideration, and areconcerned for their development as learners.They demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviourthat they expect from their students.They can communicate sensitively and effectively with parents, carers,agents and other interested parties; recognising their roles in students'learning, and their rights, responsibilities and interests in this.* *** ** *They can contribute to, and share responsibly in, the corporate life ofFoundationCampus.* *They understand the contribution that support staff and other professionalsmake to teaching and learning.*They are able to improve their own teaching, by evaluating it, learning fromthe effective practice of others and from evidence. They are motivated andable to take increasing responsibility for their own professional*development.They are aware of, and work within, the statutory frameworks relating toteachers' responsibilities.* *They will dress in a professional manner to reflect an awareness of theirroles as teachers working with young adults in a mixed gender and multifaith*FoundationCampus.They will set excellent standards of punctuality, speech and manner. * *They take a keen interest and contribute to the corporate life ofFoundationCampus and attend all staff meetings.*3 of 10

*Business Academic Teacher Job Description and Person Specification 09 10 11Knowledge and UnderstandingThey have a secure knowledge and understanding of the subject whichshould be at a standard equivalent to at least degree level.They are familiar with and adhere to the FoundationCampus’s policydocuments.They are aware of expectations, typical curricula and teachingarrangements.They understand how student learning can be affected by their physical,intellectual, linguistic, social, cultural and emotional development and havea range of strategies to provide and offer support as necessary.They know how to use ICT effectively, both to teach their subject and tosupport their wider professional role.They know a range of strategies to promote good behaviour and establish apurposeful learning environment.They are committed to continually refreshing their knowledge andunderstanding of the specifications, examination and courseworkprocedures for their subject.They ensure that any internal service training, whether through theFoundationCampus or through attendance at external events arranged byexamination boards or other, knowledge gained is incorporated into theirteaching.** ** * ** ** ** * ** *4 of 10

Business Academic Teacher Job Description and Person Specification 09 10 11Teaching: PlanningThey set challenging teaching and learning objectives that are relevant toall students in their classes. They base these on their knowledge of:evidence of the students past and current achievement *the expected standards for students of the relevant age range *· the range and content of work relevant to students in thatage range.*· the objectives set by the FoundationCampus *· the targets set out in the Personal Development Plan *They use these teaching and learning objectives to plan lessons, andsequences of lessons, showing how they will assess students' learning. * *They select and prepare resources, and plan for their safe and effectiveorganisation, taking account of students' interests, their language levelsand cultural backgroundsThey take part in, and contribute to, teaching teams, as appropriate to theFoundationCampus.They are able to plan opportunities for students to learn in out-of-FoundationCampus contexts, such as FoundationCampus visits, museums,theatres, field-work and employment-based settings, with the help of otherstaff where appropriate.They are able to produce, follow and improve a scheme of work. All teachersare responsible for the complete, sufficiently detailed and timely delivery ofthe subject syllabus.* *** ** *5 of 10

Business Academic Teacher Job Description and Person Specification 09 10 11All teachers are responsible for the complete and timely delivery of allsubject coursework wherever relevant.All teachers will contribute towards a complete set of course notes for eachstudent. These course notes will be syllabus specific and sufficientlydetailed so as to provide a valuable source of reference for the studentthroughout the course. The inclusion of worked examples and essay plans isrecommended, although in some subjects it is recognised that this may notbe appropriate.Through close liaison with the management, all teachers should ensure thattheir course is adequately resourced.A number of students will enrol after the beginning of the academic year.Collectively we must ensure that these individuals are made welcome atFoundationCampus and that their integration into FoundationCampus life isproblem free. Subject teachers will devise a scheme of work to ensure thatthe student catches up on the material already missed. The subjectteacher(s) will ensure that the student receives a complete set of notes onthose topics already covered. The tests, which the other students in thegroup have already taken, should be taken by late enrolments over anappropriate period of time.When parents or guardians or relevant stakeholders wish to contact ateacher, regarding the progress of student, the teacher should makesuitable arrangements to do so. In addition, if a teacher wishes to discusswith the parents or guardians any aspect of a student's progress, then theyshould do so but in liaison with the Deputy Centre Head.*****6 of 10

Application FormInterviewPresentationProbation PeriodBusiness Academic Teacher Job Description and Person Specification 09 10 11Teaching: Monitoring and assessmentAll teachers will record the attendance of each student at the beginning ofeach class. Teachers should remind students of the need to forewarn theFoundationCampus of any intended absences in good time and theadherence to the FoundationCampus policy regarding absences asidentified in the student and staff handbooks.They make appropriate use of a range of monitoring and assessmentstrategies to evaluate students' progress towards planned learningobjectives, and use this information to improve their own planning andteaching.They monitor and assess as they teach, giving immediate and constructivefeedback to support students as they learn. They involve students inreflecting on, evaluating and improving their own performance.The regular testing programme at the FoundationCampus has a high priorityin the organisation of a sound, comprehensive work programme for thestudents. Teachers should assist students as much as possible, both inmaking special preparations for the test and in analysing the results,providing constructive feedback and, where necessary, preparingappropriate follow-up work. Further information regarding the testingschedule can be found in the relevant section of “Academic MonitoringProcedures in the staff handbook.They are able to assess students' progress accurately using, as relevant,assessment objectives, band descriptors and grade descriptors fromAwarding Bodies and National Frameworks.** **** *7 of 10

Business Academic Teacher Job Description and Person Specification 09 10 11They identify and support more able students, those who are working belowexpectations, those who are failing to achieve their potential in learning, andthose who experience behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.With the help of the English Language department, they can identify thelevels of attainment of students learning English as an additional language.They begin to analyse the language demands and learning activities in orderto provide cognitive challenge as well as language support.They record students' progress and achievements systematically to provideevidence of the range of their work, progress and attainment over time.They use this to help students review their own progress and to informplanning in line with the Individual Learning Plans.They are able to use records as a basis for reporting on students' attainmentand progress orally and in writing, concisely, informatively and accurately forCentre Management, relevant stakeholders and students.Teachers are expected to contribute to or lead as appropriate the formalend of term / course examinations.We expect much from our students in the way of social and academicdevelopment. To this end, if any aspect of a student's position gives causefor concern and after employing a variety of strategies to improve thestudent’s position, then teachers should report in the first instance(dependent upon strength of concerns) their concerns to the Deputy CentreHead.* ** *** **8 of 10

Application FormInterviewPresentationProbationPeriodBusiness Academic Teacher Job Description and Person Specification 09 10 11Teaching: Class ManagementThey have high expectations of students and build successful relationships,centred on teaching and learning. They establish a purposeful learningenvironment where diversity is valued and where students feel secure andconfident.They can teach their specialist subject(s) competently and independentlyusing, as relevant to the subject and age range, the relevant specificationand the FoundationCampus’s Schemes of Work and academic planner.* * ** * *They teach clearly structured lessons or sequences of work which interestand motivate students and which:*make learning objectives and the relevance to examination criteria clearto students*employ interactive teaching methods and collaborative group work * * *promote active and independent learning that enables students to* *think for themselves, and to plan and manage their own learning.They differentiate their teaching to meet the needs of students and areable to tailor their teaching according to the personalised learning styles of* *their studentsThey are able to support our students who are learning English as anadditional language.* *They take account of the varying interests, experiences and achievementsof genders, and students from different cultural and ethnic groups, to help* *students make good progress.They organise and manage teaching and learning time effectively. *They organise and manage the physical teaching space, tools, materials,texts and other resources safely and effectively .*Antisocial behaviour, which is to the detriment of the progress of otherstudents or to the good name of the FoundationCampus, will not betolerated. In the first instance, the subject teacher should deal withproblems within the classroom, which can be resolved immediately, in aprofessional manner. Above all else, the problem must be eradicated andthe teacher should make every effort to ensure that neither their workingrelationship with the student nor group cohesion suffers. If a problemcannot be resolved by the subject teacher then he/she must refer thematter to the Deputy Centre Head in the first instance.*9 of 10

Business Academic Teacher Job Description and Person Specification 09 10 11They use ICT effectively in their teaching. * *They can take responsibility for teaching a class or classes over a sustainedand substantial period of time. They are able to teach across the age andability range of students' within the FoundationCampus.* *They provide homework and other out-of-class work in accordance withFoundationCampus policy, which consolidates and extends work carriedout in the class and encourages students to learn independently.Homework should be constructive, have well defined objectives andshould be marked with summarised and formative comments included.Homework should be returned by the next lesson to the student.They recognise and respond effectively to equal opportunities issues asthey arise in the classroom, including by challenging stereotyped views,and by challenging bullying or harassment, following relevant policies andprocedures.* ** *10 of 10