Duties:
• To take attendance of students in the tutor group
• To prepare lesson plans and a scheme of work/programme of study for the classes to be taught
• To prepare a course handbook for the subject area under the following headings:
1. Introduction to the subject area
2. Course expectations
3. Aims and objectives of the subject area.
4. Structure of lessons
5. Syllabus structure
6. Brief Summary of each unit of the syllabus
7. Reading Lists/Material
• To give continuous assessment tests when due and ensure the marks are ready on specified dates in order to meet deadlines for sending reports.
• Experience in academic assessment, standards and quality assurance procedures (Desirable).
• Direct experience of further and/or higher education in an international context (Desirable).
• An understanding and appreciation of private sector education (Desirable).
• Be involved in invigilating students in internal examinations as well as during the entrance examinations conducted for new students. Entrance examinations are sometimes scheduled on Saturdays.
• To give pastoral care to a group of students.
• To participate in any cross-college CPD as and when required.
• Create and improve the use of the VLE and record and monitor student attendance and progress as directed.
• Maintain standards expected by awarding bodies, industry and students.
• Work with other lecturers to identify and support those students at risk of non-completion of their programme.
• Attend and participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as and when required.
• Undertake such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may reasonably be required.
Position Requirements:
Education: Business: Master's or equivalent level and/or professional qualifications in a relevant subject area (Essential).
Experience: Minimum 5 years (Essential). This experience should relate to the delivery of a Western-style syllabus using Western conventions and methodologies. Significant teaching/qualification management experience at a reputable university may also be acceptable.
Professional Qualities:
• English as a first language
• Have sound content knowledge of the subject area.
• Specific experience of education in Qatar (Desirable).
• An understanding of UK higher education and the needs and requirements of international students (Essential).
• Education management experience (Desirable).
• Ability to take up additional responsibilities outside the role of teaching the students.
• Ability to demonstrate how learning can be achieved in the classroom.
• Ability to demonstrate good presentation methods and appropriate use of a wide range of educational resources.
• Good observation skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Have a professional approach to all routine tasks and display a sense of responsibility at all times.
• Focused on the delivery of customer service to everybody on college premises.
• Excellent time management and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• ICT literate.
Personal Attributes:
• Task Focused, proactive and disciplined with a sense of integrity.
• Smart, well-groomed and confident with a professional attitude at all times.
• Possess a friendly, approachable personality.
• Can pass a personal identity check and produce references.