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1 1. Job Title Job Title: Responsible to: Location: Department: Assistant Lecturer Senior Lecturer Degree Apprenticeships Leadership & Management London, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle Degree Apprenticeships Last Updated: October Job Purpose To become an effective and efficient member of the Degree Apprenticeships team You will be interested and motivated by Making business education work harder and smarter for students, their employers and the British economy (including making Britain a rewarding country to trade with, grow a business within, and support its workers through a productive public sector management) Improving own teaching and learning as well as the team s Being highly accountable for what you do and independent in how you do it Knowing when and how to ask for support A culture of contributing ideas and helping discuss those of other team members, then making chosen ideas happen Because our team thrives on Working together innovatively to make learning to be a better manager more empowering, personalised and constructively challenging Ruthless attention to detail and continual improvement Contributing to a growing business in which efficiency and routine allow us the freedom to also be effective and exciting 1

2 3. Key Responsibilities and Duties Teaching and Learning Job Description Teach blended learning modules within the Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship. You will have a speciality e.g. managing and leading, strategy, finance, marketing or operations management. Importantly, you are required to understand business and managing across different sectors and in different contexts. Knowing how to integrate concepts and ideas from multiple fields/ functional areas to use in real situations needs to be a forte. You need to be able to teach how to manage using facilitation. Assessing learning in varied ways, to create a student journey, is vital. Collaborating with coaches dedicated to developing students holistically is a key duty. Module improvement Use professional judgement, academic knowledge and practice based understanding to keep modules up to date, efficient at creating learning gain in all students and able to scaffold students towards highly personalised work based learning. Driving efficiency gains Efficiency matters at QA. We do not want to waste time on processes or activities that do not add value to students within our carefully managed accounts. 4. Key Performance Indicators - KPI s As per QA Recruitment training and: NPS score Above 65% - achieved through Teaching that promotes learning gain aligned to student and employer needs Module and student administration Speedy reactions to feedback Coaching You respond positively to coaching by Wanting to be coached Being willing to coach others (e.g. other assistant lecturers and coaches who you will collaborate with) Take noticeable action following coaching 2

3 Continual improvement You will be expected to actively contribute to the the continual improvement of modules and contribute to whole programme ideas through Sharing, evaluation and implementation of ideas about trends in business education and work based learning Seeking out and implementing efficiencies in all that we do and how we add value Becoming a reflective practitioner who role models to students how to improve one s own professional practice 5. Skills, Competencies and Qualifications You will need the following A Masters degree preferably in business* Teaching and learning experience, including work based learning and a specialist subject area** A teaching qualification or a desire to obtain one Experience outside of education in a business sector(s) The skill and habits of someone who can role model continual learning and inquiry An interest in, and updated knowledge of the impact of technology on business Daily ways of working that include skills that enhance efficiency Evidence of managing students within university rules and regulations or operating in a similar quality led environment * Candidates with teaching and learning experience but with an undergraduate degree will be considered **Candidates wanting to enter teaching and learning at Higher Education level for the first time will be considered 3

4 6. Key QA Values Listed below are the key values and attributes expected of all QA employees Integrity - We will: Be open and honest. Have trust and respect for each other. Act in the best interests of the whole business. Share knowledge and experience. Commitment We will: Deliver our obligations to clients and colleagues. Take individual responsibility and be proactive in delivering what we promise. Champion equality, diversity and inclusion. Support our communities and protect the environment. Service We will: Understand our clients and exceed their expectations. Provide exceptional value. Deliver the highest quality service. Strive to continually improve and enhance our services. 'fundamental British values' compromising: Democracy We believe in the right to live in a society where you can vote and have your say on how things are done. the rule of law We believe in the right to live in a law-abiding society where the law protects its citizens. You are innocent until proven guilty. individual liberty We believe in the right to live and speak freely mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith We believe in the right to be respected and tolerated regardless of your background, culture, gender, age, sexuality, religion or belief. Equality and Diversity - We believe in championing equality, diversity and human rights as defining values of society. We promote equality of opportunity for all, giving every individual the chance to achieve their potential, free from prejudice and discrimination. 4

5 7. Agreement A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder to whom the job description applies. Job Holder s Signature: Line Manager s Signature: Date: Date: 5