CORNWALL COLLEGE
Job Description
Post title:
Full time Programme Manager and
Lecturer/Instructor in Animal Management
Based at:
Duchy College, Stoke Climsland
Reports to:
Team Lead for Animal Management and Curriculum
Lead for Animal Science
Responsible for:
Support Staff, including Instructors and Assessors, as
necessary
Grade/salary scale:
CC_24 – CC_41
Based at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, we are looking for an experienced
individual to join the dynamic Animal Management teaching team. The role includes
tutoring, teaching and assessing learners in a range of animal subjects both in the
classroom and in a practical environment
Generic role of post:
The Programme Manager, Lecturer and Assessor is responsible for student tuition,
assessments and assisting with management of the student learning experience from
interview and induction through to formal education delivery, course organisation
and all related matters.
The College framework is to encourage team working where Programme Managers,
Lecturers, Assessors, Team Leads and Curriculum Leads work together in a
supportive framework to provide the best learning experience for our students.
Specific duties:
1. Deliver learning, teaching and training to include lecturing, organisation and
supervision of practical sessions, animal-based practical instruction and
assessment, to a high professional standard. This may include evening and
weekend teaching sessions, as appropriate.
2. Produce and develop learning and teaching materials as required, working within
the Brilliant Learning framework and to awarding organisation standards at all
times.
3. Setting and marking assessments to include written assignments, reports,
projects, practical exercises, presentations, tests and examinations, working to
awarding organisation standards and agreed timescales for timely feedback.
4. Liaising with Personal Learning Advisors with regard to:
 Student induction and vocational tutorial support via the College Pro
Monitor system
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 Monitoring student progress within the vocational subject undertaking
target-setting and providing vocational subject progress reports as required
by the Pro Monitor system
 Assisting with course selection, design, development, approval and currency
 Course promotional materials, marketing and recruitment
 Course organisation and administration at the learning and teaching level,
i.e. taking responsibility for specific allocated units to be taught and assessed
within the course curriculum
 Curriculum quality and standards, in conjunction with the Lead IV and
Curriculum Lead
 Participation in staff development and appraisal processes
Assisting with development of the facilities and resources available for Animal
Management learning and teaching.
Liaising closely with the Team Lead for Animal Management and the Curriculum
Lead for Animal Science regarding recruitment, course development and
requirements for consumable requisites for learning and teaching.
Attending evening and weekend meetings, teaching sessions and promotional
activities as appropriate.
Becoming actively involved in the life of the College and attending organised
functions, including College promotional events.
Any other duties as required as may, from time to time, be deemed appropriate
to the level and grade of the post. This may involve cover, by agreement and
consultation, for absent colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
 Must have or be working towards a nationally approved Stage 3 teaching
qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE, CTLLS, DTLLS or equivalent).
 Must have appropriate academic, professional or vocational qualifications at
level 6 or above in Animal Management or a closely-related subject.
Desirable:
 Masters Level 7 in an Animal Management/Science-related subject.
 Assessor and Verifier awards (for work related and other vocational
courses).
 Qualifications in adult literacy and/or numeracy subject support.
Experience
Essential:
 Relevant vocational experience within the animal industry.
Desirable:
 Minimum of two years successful teaching experience.
 Experience of working with and knowledge of a wide range of animal species,
their husbandry, health, welfare and behaviour.
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Demonstrable experience as a recognised subject specialist and exemplar
within the curriculum area of Animal Management/Science
Personal Attributes and Qualities
Essential:
 Must enjoy teaching and learning processes and take a positive and optimistic
approach to working in the FE community, supporting and developing our
students.
Desirable:
 Flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to embrace processes of change and
development.
Terms and conditions of service:
Cornwall College full terms and conditions will be summarised in a contract of
employment issued on appointment to the post.
Footnotes:
1. All Cornwall College employees are expected to work within a secure and legal
environment at all times. Consequently, they will work within the Health and
Safety at Work Act 1974 and all subsequent and relevant H & S legislation and
statutory instruments, and comply with any requirements specified in relation to
their employment in this respect. This obligation extends to Equality and
Diversity Legislation including relevant European Union directives as they affect
member states, and to College internal procedures such as Quality Systems and
associated processes. Information on College systems and procedures is
available on request, on the College Intranet, and from time to time in College
publications, staff handbooks etc.
2. This job description reflects the principal accountabilities of the post and
identifies the level of responsibility at which the post holder will be required to
work. In the interests of effective working, the major tasks may be reviewed
from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances. Such reviews,
and any consequent changes, will be carried out after consultation with the post
holder.
3. As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service to assess applicants’
suitability for positions of trust, Cornwall College complies fully with the DBS
Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. It is a
condition of employment that Cornwall College may ask postholders to apply
for disclosure through the DBS service. It undertakes not to discriminate
unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of conviction or other
information revealed.
4.
Equality and Diversity. Cornwall College believes in and actively promotes
Equality and Diversity in all aspects of its employment procedures. The interests
of staff and students are maintained via the College’s Equality and Diversity
Committee, a consultative body composed of representatives from many areas
of College life and including professional association and trade union
representatives. If in doubt about any aspect of employment relating to terms
and conditions of service, members of staff are encouraged to contact our
Human Resources Department for advice and information.