English Lecturer

English Lecturer - Liverpool City Centre SENCare Recruitment are currently seeking a English Lecturer for a college based in Liverpool. Start: ASAP Duration: 4 weeks Hours: 8.30 - 4pm Key Responsibilities * To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life * To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review * To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis * To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve effective management of the learning process * Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy * Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued * Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes * To set and mark work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies, to record work carried out and assessment of same * To track all students’ progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies * To provide a balance of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences * To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play and appropriate part in their implementation * Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers * To liaise with Head of School in contributing to the design of programmes and teaching approaches which will enable curriculum areas to achieve high standards and value added * To liaise with Head of School and curriculum teams in contributing to the administration necessary to support the teaching, learning and assessment within the subject area * To work with colleagues with relevant expertise to identify and address additional student English skills development in subject area Skills, Knowledge and Expertise * Educated to Level 4 e.g. Degree or equivalent in English or related degree * A recognised Teaching qualification * Successful recent previous teaching experience. * Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College * Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery in maths * Knowledge and understanding of new GCSE in English and reformed functional skills. * Engaged and passionate about Continuing Professional Development. * Minimum of Level 2 literacy willingness to complete. * High level of communication and interpersonal skills, effective member of a team * Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves * Expert communication skills and an ability to develop professional relationships with students * An ability to motivate learners with enthusiastic and imaginative presentation * Taking responsibility for the progress of learners within your classes * Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of Learners' development. Preparing and marking work to facilitate positive learner development. * Good understanding of using ICT to facilitate curriculum design and delivery