Lecturer - Music and Music Business

Lecturer – Music/Music Business 0.6 FTE

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

Job Description:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

They will work closely and supportively with other colleagues and partners to deliver excellence in learning. The role will specifically involve:

· Teaching and Assessment

· Curriculum Development

· Quality and Standards

· Student Support

· Continuing Professional Development

It is mandatory for entrants:

· who do not possess the Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) or equivalent to complete the:

o Teaching Essentials Programme within the first 6 months of their employment;

o Professional Development Award within 12 to 18 months; and

o TQFE thereafter in due course.

· to be registered with General Teaching Council (Scotland) – provisional or full registration.

This post will have a teaching remit at an agreed number of class contact hours.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

The post holder will be educated to SCQF Level 8 or relevant professional equivalent in Music & Music Business; or have 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 skills priorities locally

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

Experience:

· 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 appropriate discipline

· Teaching in a post compulsory education setting and of assessment and moderation in the context of SQA and the National Curriculum