Staff working at West Lancashire College are employees
of Newcastle College. Both Colleges are divisions of
NCG. NCG is one of Britain’s largest and most
successful national providers of education and training.
Creative and Sports Industries
Lecturer (A) in Hairdressing
Ref: 1758
Salary: 14.56 per hour
West Lancashire College is a small to medium high performing general Further
Education College who now seek applications from suitably qualified and experienced
candidates for the post of Hairdressing lecturer (sickness cover)
The post holder will facilitate or teach on a range of courses and levels of provision
within the Hairdressing curriculum area under the guidance of the course leader,
coordinator or Programme Area Leader, contributing to ensuring that exemplary
standards of teaching and learning are reached and maintained
This post is offered on a fractional basis, working a minimum of nine hours per week
usually between the core hours of 9.00am and 9.00pm with an expectation that the post
holder will undertake evening classes and attend evening events as required.
The successful candidate will possess a degree or appropriate professional or
vocational qualification to minimum level 3, a teaching qualification and the ability to
consistently deliver good or better teaching.
West Lancashire College is committed to;
 Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults
 Diversity and the promotion of equality in all aspects of what we do
 Providing staff, students and visitors with a safe, healthy, smoke-free working
environment
All staff are expected to proactively support these commitments
The College does not wish to work with Agencies to fill this post.
Closing Date: 12 noon 27/1/15
Interview Date: 30/1/15 (non-negotiable)
Promoting Equal Opportunities
Job Description
Job Title:
Lecturer (A) Hairdressing
Reports to:
Programme Area Leader
Grade:
Salaried WLC Lecturer A
Pension:
TPS
Key Tasks:
To facilitate or teach on a range of courses and levels of provision within the Hairdressing
curriculum area under the guidance of the Course Leader or Programme Area Leader,
contributing to ensuring that exemplary standards of teaching and learning are reached and
maintained.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The following are Job Specific responsibilities for this position
1. To act as a member of a course team delivering full and / or part time
programmes under the guidance of the Course Leader
2. To produce lesson plans as required
3. To support learners on resources based learning or practical programmes in
workshops, one to one or distance learning settings
4. To maintain all necessary documentation according to awarding body and
college guidelines and to liaise with moderators and / or external verifiers as
required
5. To maintain and track appropriate student records accurately and efficiently as
required
6. To undertake research and updating as may be necessary to maintain currency
of subject knowledge
7. To work as a team member within the curriculum section, contributing to the
development, delivery, assessment and evaluation of provision
8. To support and assist students with applications for employment or other
educational opportunities as required
9. To provide cover for absent colleagues within agreed parameters
10. To facilitate high quality teaching and learning so students of varying ability and
differing backgrounds achieve their potential
11. To assist with student recruitment and enrolment as required
12. To operate within all relevant College Policies and Procedures
The following are standard responsibilities for all positions within the College:
1. Participate in any College staff review/performance management processes
involving the identifying and meeting of training needs for self and others.
2. Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and
others.
3. Pursue the achievement and integration of equal opportunities throughout all
College activities.
4. Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities appropriate to the level of this
post.
5. West Lancashire College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to
share this commitment.
Technical Person Specification
Category
Criteria Description
Method of
Assessment
(e.g. Interview (I)
Application form (AF),
In-tray Exercise (EX),
presentation (P), Microteach (MT), Test (T)
Certificate (C)
Reference (R)
Evidence (E)
1. Skills & Abilities
Essential
1.1
Able to consistently deliver good or better teaching
AF / MT / E
Essential
1.2
Ability to manage own time and resources effectively
AF / I / R
Essential
1.3
Ability to effectively use IT packages in day to day
activities
I / MT
Essential
1.4
Good administrative and record keeping skills
I/R
Essential
1.5
Literate and numerate with good oral communications
skills
AF / I / MT
Essential
1.6
Good attention to detail
AF / I
Essential
1.7
Ability to enable learners from varying backgrounds to
achieve their potential
I / MT
Essential
1.8
Able to follow College policies and procedures.
AF / I
2. Experience
Essential
2.1
Experience of working within the Hairdressing Industry
AF / I / R
Essential
2.2
Have successful experience of teaching, learning or
mentoring, ideally within FE
AF / I / R
Essential
2.3
Experience of assessing Hairdressing programmes
AF / I
Essential
2.4
Evidence of implementing effective and appropriate
strategies for maintaining good classroom management
and learner behaviour
AF / I / R
Essential
2.5
Experience of using IT packages in day to day activities
AF / I / MT
Desirable
2.6
Have recent, relevant experience of teaching up to level
three qualifications in Hairdressing
AF / I / R
Recognise the importance of functional and
employability skills
I
3. Knowledge
Essential
3.1
Essential
3.2
Recognise the importance of identifying and meeting
individual learner needs
I
Essential
3.3
Good practical understanding of everyday administrative
processes and information systems and their application
I
Essential
3.4
Actively seek to update knowledge of subject area /
developments in specialist field
I
4. Qualifications & Training
Essential
4.1
Degree / appropriate professional or vocational
qualification to minimum level 3
AF / C
Essential
4.2
Teaching Qualification at minimum level 3 and / or
prepared to undertake Certificate in Education within 2
years of appointment
AF / C
Desirable
4.3
A1 / V1 Awards
AF / C
Desirable
4.4
Certificate in Education / PGCE
AF / C
Desirable
4.5
Level 2 Literacy / Numeracy or English and Maths
AF / C
Desirable
4.6
Level 2 IT / equivalent
AF / C
5. Attitude/Disposition
Essential
5.1
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children, young people and vulnerable adults.
I / DBS Certificate
Essential
5.2
Committed to equality and respect for diversity and the
ability to integrate this into all aspects of the post
AF / I
Essential
5.3
Commitment to achieve grade 1 or 2 during lesson
observation to demonstrate excellence in Teaching and
Learning
AF / I / R
Essential
5.4
Reliable and conscientious
I/R
Essential
5.5
Able to demonstrate professionalism at all times
I/R
Essential
5.6
Able to maintain confidentiality as required
AF / I / R
Essential
5.7
Able to demonstrate a positive ‘can do’ approach even
when under pressure
I/R
Essential
5.8
Able to demonstrate emotional resilience
I/R
Essential
5.9
Able to work to tight deadlines
AF / I / R
6. Other Requirements
Essential
6.1
Able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK
Appropriate
Home Evidence
at Interview (Valid
Passport or Full
Birth Certificate)
Essential
6.2
Able to obtain a satisfactory DBS clearance.
DBS form / I
Essential
6.3
A full Driving License and willing to insure personal
vehicle for business use / equivalent mobility
Driving License &
Insurance
Certificate at
Interview
Essential
6.4
Able to work flexibly in line with changing business
needs including evenings and attendance at meetings /
training events at any College site or external sites as
required
AF / I
Essential
6.5
Willing to proactively support the College’s Smoke free
policy and other wellbeing initiatives
AF / I
Essential
6.7
Able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to
continuous professional development
AF / I
Essential
6.8
Able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to diversity
and equality in all aspects of what you do
I