KIRKLEES COLLEGE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Part-time Chef Lecturer

POST REF: 25106

LOCATION OF THE POST WITHIN THE COLLEGE STRUCTURE:

The post holder will be assigned to the Department of Hospitality & Catering.

REPORTS TO:
The Curriculum Area Manager who will be responsible in the first instance for the teaching
timetable.

FUNCTIONAL LINKS WITH:

1) Head of Faculty
2) Curriculum Area Manager
3) Course Coordinators within the Department
4) Business support colleagues within curriculum areas
5) Additional learning support officers
6) Progress coaches

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST:

1) To make a significant contribution to the effective delivery of the curriculum, in line with
the College’s Quality Improvement Strategy.
2) To ensure a high quality and relevant learning experience for all students on the
course/s.
3) To co-ordinate the setting, monitoring and reporting of student performance.
4) To provide effective co-ordination of the course/s, ensuring that appropriate College
policies and procedures are followed.
5) To contribute to the administrative work of the team.
6) To follow and apply all current food safety legislation in the workplace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In the first instance, your duties and responsibilities are as listed below. As the needs of the
College change, you will be expected to take on, or drop, responsibilities as directed by the
Head of Faculty or Curriculum Area Manager.

1) To teach Hospitality and Catering related subjects at any of the centres utilised by the
College.

2) To develop programmes of study to meet the particular needs of client groups served by
the College.

3) To assess students in accordance with the requirements of the programme and to

contribute to systems of quality and advice.

4) To assist in the effective organisation of the department by the proper establishment of

such syllabuses, schemes of work and records as may be necessary from time to time.

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5) To keep all necessary class registers and lists of students and records of their work,
engaging in such clerical work directly associated with the enrolment and registration of
students and the maintenance of classes, as may be required.

6) To ensure that each learner has completed an Initial Assessment, Induction and
accessed their Individual Learning Plan in Promonitor.

7) To monitor and assess students in accordance with the requirements of the programme
and to contribute to the Quality Improvement Strategy, including Internal/External
Verification.

8) To ensure effective and appropriate learning support is provided for students on the
course.

9) To participate in course evaluation and marketing as necessary.

10) To attend and contribute to department meetings where reasonably practicable.

11) Develop and maintain Hospitality and Catering employer relationships

Curriculum and Student Management:

1) To contribute to curriculum development, design and delivery in response to changing

requirements and new demands.

2) To ensure that the course/s of students are effectively delivered in line with Awarding
Body requirements.

3) To assist the Progress Coach in an effective tutorial programme as outlined in the

College’s tutorial policy and guidelines, including acting as a personal tutor, adding
curriculum detail to student reviews and completion of records of learning and
achievement.

4) To ensure that learners health and safety is safeguarded and that Government themes
are embedded within the curriculum and in teaching and learning.

5) To ensure the student inclusion procedure is implemented in line with College

guidelines.

6) To conduct student interviews, attend Open Days/Evening Events and to manage the
admissions/enrolment process for the course/s in liaison with the College’s Admissions
staff.

7) To work with the Head of Faculty, Curriculum Area Manager and course team members
in providing management information and ensuring the completion of necessary
administration procedures.

8) To set and monitor targets for student enrolment, attendance, punctuality, retention and
achievement, and report on these factors as required.

9) To develop and manage the innovative use of course materials and resources, including
ILT/VLE.

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10) To attend and contribute to area meetings.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The post holder is required to:

1) Perform his/her duties in accordance with the College’s Equality Policy, undertaking
mandatory training as required by the College.

2) Show a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young

people and vulnerable adults, undertaking mandatory training as required by the
College.

3) Demonstrate a commitment to the College’s values and behaviours of Excellence,

Integrity, Equality, Respect, Care, Efficiency and Innovation.

4) Ensure the health and safety of all staff and resources within his/her area(s) of
responsibility, i.e. delegated responsibility in relation to the nature of the post holder’s
duties and personal responsibilities as per Sections 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at
Work Act 1974.

5) Participate in the College’s Performance Management Review Scheme.

6) Ensure that teaching and learning is at a high standard in line with OFSTED criteria, and
that he/she is committed to making any improvements necessary to raise the standard
of their teaching and learning.

7) Undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) relevant to his/her post.

8) Demonstrate core competencies as required by the role.

9) Demonstrate commitment to the College’s whole organisational approach to improving

standards of literacy, numeracy and language in line with the national Skills for Life
Strategy.

10) Perform any other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time by the
Principal and Chief Executive, through the Head of Department.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE POST:

The post holder will work in an environment of constant change and pressure where an
amount of personal decision-making and judgement is required.

The post holder must have the ability to work with a wide range of people of all ages from
very different backgrounds with very different needs and to respond accordingly to support
those needs.

The duties and responsibilities attached to this role demand a flexible approach to work,
which will include occasional evenings.

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The post holder will be required to adhere to the College’s values, behaviours and dress
code.

Professional Standards
As a professional teacher you should demonstrate commitment to the following in
your professional practice.

Professional values and attributes

Develop your own judgement of what works and does not work in your teaching and
training

1. Reflect on what works best in your teaching and learning to meet the diverse needs
of learners
2. Evaluate and challenge your practice, values and beliefs
3. Inspire, motivate and raise aspirations of learners through your enthusiasm and
knowledge
4. Be creative and innovative in selecting and adapting strategies to help learners to
learn
5. Value and promote social and cultural diversity, equality of opportunity and inclusion
6. Build positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues and learners

Professional knowledge and understanding

Develop deep and critically informed knowledge and understanding in theory and
practice

7. Maintain and update knowledge of your subject and/or vocational area

8. Maintain and update your knowledge of educational research to develop evidence-
based practice
9. Apply theoretical understanding of effective practice in teaching, learning and
assessment drawing on research and other evidence
10. Evaluate your practice with others and assess its impact on learning
11. Manage and promote positive learner behaviour
12. Understand the teaching and professional role and your responsibilities

Professional skills
Develop your expertise and skills to ensure the best outcomes for learners

13. Motivate and inspire learners to promote achievement and develop their skills to
enable progression
14. Plan and deliver effective learning programmes for diverse groups or individuals in a
safe and inclusive environment
15. Promote the benefits of technology and support learners in its use
16. Address the mathematics and English needs of learners and work creatively to
overcome individual barriers to learning
17. Enable learners to share responsibility for their own learning and assessment, setting
goals that stretch and challenge
18. Apply appropriate and fair methods of assessment and provide constructive and
timely feedback to support progression and achievement

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 19. Maintain and update your teaching and training expertise and vocational skills
through collaboration with employers
20. Contribute to organisational development and quality improvement through
collaboration with others

PERSON SPECIFICATION – GUIDE TO APPLICANTS

The person specification details the principal skills and personal attributes required in the
post holder in order to effectively fulfil the role. The criteria are ranked A, B and C and this
ranking refers to the importance we will give your answers when we read your application in
terms of the key skills relevant to the job.

The ranking of criteria on the person specification can be explained as follows:

A The successful candidate must have all the As on the first day of commencing in post in
order to be able to fulfil the role to which he/she has been appointed.

B The post holder needs to have all the Bs to effectively do the job, but they could be
learnt during the induction or within an agreed timescale.

C If the post holder can demonstrate they meet the C criteria this would be an additional
bonus. Criteria ranked as C remain important to the role but could be learnt over a
longer period of time.

Where criteria are to be identified through the Selection Process, this may involve a
combination of written exercises, literacy and/or numeracy assessments, presentations,
other practical assessments relevant to the role and a traditional interview process.

We encourage you to read the Guidance Notes and Information for Applicants for further
detail on how to complete your application form in order to present yourself fully to the short-
listing panel, which will assess your application against the criteria for the role.

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 PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

POST TITLE: Part-time Chef Lecturer POST REF: 25106

ATTRIBUTES CRITERIA RANK HOW IDENTIFIED

A relevant up to date qualification in subject area at Level 3 or above in A Application/Verification of Certificates
EDUCATION & subject area.
TRAINING
Minimum of Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE English A
and Maths at grade A*-C).

Level 2 food safety A

Level 5 Teaching qualification B

RELEVANT Experience of teaching/training in subject area. B Application/Interview/References

EXPERIENCE
Substantial relevant industrial experience A Application/Interview/References

Experience of curriculum / resource development in subject area. B Application/Interview/References

Experience of teaching in an FE environment. B Application/Interview/References

Substantial food preparation and cooking experience and all aspects of A Application/Interview/References
SPECIALIST kitchen management.
KNOWLEDGE & A Application/Interview
SKILLS Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
A Application/Interview
Ability to devise and structure a progressive course of learning.
B Application/Interview
Knowledge of FE systems and procedures.

Commitment to equality and diversity initiatives. A Application/Interview

COLLEGE
STANDARDS Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young A Application/Interview
people and vulnerable adults

Commitment to the College’s values and behaviours of Excellence, Integrity, A Application/Interview

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 Equality, Respect, Care, Efficiency and Innovation.

Commitment to a whole organisational approach to Skills for Life. B Application/Interview

Understanding diversity of students’ needs within FE programmes. B Interview/References

Application/Interview
Willingness to develop in the job and to undertake new challenges. B
Application
Current driving licence and use of a car. C
CORE Team Working A Selection Process/Interview
COMPETENCIES Communication and influencing A
Customer/Student focus A
Getting the job Done/Delivering Outstanding Results A
Making informed decisions A
Adaptability A
Focus on the Future - Leading, Coaching and empowering people / teams A
and building talent A
Innovation, creative thinking and solution focussed A
Commercial Focus/Developing Partnerships

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