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LECTURERS/HIGHER EDUCATION TUTORS

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical demonstrations, field work and e-learning. Multimedia technologies will be used

(HE) LECTURER (including Temporary/Permanent Teacher)

The duties and responsibilities of a Teacher shall include the following: 

OVERALL FUNCTIONS

• To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the Curriculum Framework under the overall guidance of the competent education authority
• To teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the Head of School

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
• Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students;
• Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan;
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of one’s students;
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students;
• Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual students, groups of students or class entrusted to him/her;
• Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice;
• Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other members of the school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility to ensure the best interest of students;
• Reviewing and evaluating one’s own teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and programme/s in line with the Curriculum Framework guidelines;
• Advising and co-operating with the Head of School in the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment
• Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of the subject/s. Through effective dialogue, participating in reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice by the Head of Department (subject/level) concerned;
• Participating in In-Service education and training courses as well as in continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, and taking part in action research exercises;
• Maintaining good order and discipline amongst students under one’s care and safeguarding their health and safety at all times;
• Participating in staff, group or other meetings related to the school curriculum for the better organization and administration of the school;
• Contributing to the professional development of new teachers and student teachers according to arrangements agreed with the Head of School;
• Providing the necessary information and advice to the designated personnel in the school and/or College and to provide all the necessary information regarding requisitions and arrangements in connection with the teaching of the subject/s assigned to him/her;
• Ensuring the safe custody and optimum use of equipment normally used by oneself during lessons and sees to its regular servicing and maintenance;
• Registering and monitoring the attendance of students under one’s care;
• Sharing in any possible and reasonable way in the effective management, organisation, order and discipline of the school;
• Nurtures a culture where teachers view themselves essentially as facilitators of learning and reflective practitioners;

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Minimum of a first degree or an equivalent qualification
• Min 5 years teaching experience in a secondary school.  
• ECCE (early childhood care and education) qualification  
• Teaching experience in higher education settings will be an added advantage with. 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• the potential to expand knowledge in order to teach a broad curriculum;
• excellent oral and written communication skills;
• confidence in dealing with a range of people;
• the ability to organise workload within competing demands;
• the capability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• excellent analytical skills;
• commitment to the profession and continuing professional development (CPD);
• a flexible approach to work;
• good IT skills.