Staff Vacancies

Status: Part-time hourly paid. Days/times to be agreed
Salary: £20 to £25 per hour

Contract type: Flexible
Upload Details: English for Academic Purposes (EAP) & Study Skills Tutor JD
Date Posted: 21 August 2023

About Us

DGHE is the higher education division of David Game College. Established in 1974, the College is Ofsted inspected, QAA reviewed and registered under the OfS with a reputation for quality and academic excellence.

We deliver level 4/5 Pearson BTEC HNDs in Business, Public Services, Policing and Art & Design, and a range of franchised degrees, and now seek to appoint a part-time tutor to support our adult learners in study skills, academic literacy, computing skills and English language.

About You

The position will suit someone with a qualification in teaching and/or extensive education and training experience, especially at undergraduate level. You will have worked with adult students who have unrealised potential but have either not had the opportunity to realise it or have not taken the opportunity previously. You will have the ability and experience to use innovative and engaging teaching methods, relevant to adult learners, as well as the patience and skills to encourage, nurture and develop students from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and initial abilities. The position requires working both online and on campus (including some 6pm to 8pm online lessons), hence having flexible availability is essential.

You should be a graduate (a CELTA/DELTA and/or relevant MA/MSc or equivalent would be an advantage) and have experience in teaching English for Academic Purposes and/or Study Skills within a HE context. Preferably, you should have experience in updating and/or creating teaching and learning materials. Experience of preparing and delivering bespoke support that is embedded/integrated into the curriculum would also be an advantage. You must be fluent in English, both written and oral, be able to provide effective feedback to students, and have strong interpersonal and organisational skills. It is essential that you are highly IT literate and a proficient user of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You must also be familiar with Moodle (or similar VLE), Turitin and Grademark.

Please note that offers of employment are always subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory reference checks. Additionally, as part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, this position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

In addition to the teaching, you will be required to act as a Personal Tutor, counsel ‘at risk’ students and also work with learners to support the development of their ILPs. Attendance at academic meetings, programme boards and CPD sessions is essential. The College is a friendly environment which offers excellent support, placing strong emphasis on continuous professional development.

Job description and person specification available at: https://www.dghe.ac.uk/college/staff-vacancies

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Please send a cover letter and CV to jobs@dghe.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 15^th September 2023

Status: Part-time
Salary: Competitive
Start Date: September 2023
Upload Details: Graphic Design Lecturer JD
Date Posted: 8th August 2023

Position Details:

About Us

DGHE is the higher education division of David Game College. Established in 1974 the College is Ofsted inspected, QAA reviewed and OfS registered, with a reputation for quality and academic excellence.
Art & Design School at DGHE is a young school, in its fifth year. Its experienced lecturers are all working in the professions (graphic designers, illustrators, printmakers, videographers, fine artists) and are dedicated to the development of the school as a centre of excellence, enquiry, community and forward thinking. Set in an interesting area between the City of London and Shoreditch, in an old building full of history and potential, we are aiming to build something special, and are looking for some new part-time lecturers to join us.

About You

We are looking to recruit one to two hourly paid lecturers in Graphic Design for potential work within in practical and software-based design classes, and careers development both offering the possibility of participation in curriculum development and in the creation and delivery of future Short Courses.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching at undergraduate levels on HND and/or BA.

The main duties for the post holder will focus on carrying out teaching-related duties, such as preparing course content, (including classroom but possibly also e-learning and blended learning), designing, and assessing exams and assessments, and providing quality feedback to students. The current programmes we run will involve teaching during weekdays and flexibility in terms of teaching allocation is desirable.

The candidate should be immersed in contemporary graphic design (print and digital). We are particularly looking for candidates with a strong interest in typography, and current or past experience of agency practice would be welcome.

Main Duties

Teaching and curriculum development

• To undertake the full range of teaching, module leadership and other related duties, with due regard to quality assurance and professional conduct, and to provide high quality learning and teaching.
• To update the VLE with teaching material, scheme of work/syllabus, assessment and reading material.
• To design and develop innovative, inclusive and inspiring learning materials and assessments including blended learning, flip classroom and e-learning.
• To contribute to the formative and summative assessment process for students including the setting, marking and internal verification/moderation of work, individually and collectively as part of a team in accordance with established procedures, and within the required deadlines.
• To engage in personal tutorials and drop-in sessions to provide further support to students.
• To undertake regular curriculum and program reviews in your specialism and revise and develop as necessary in consultation with the Programme Manager.
• To participate in relevant committees and boards, and team meetings.
• To carry out academic administrative work relevant to the department, such as completion of module reports, contribution to departmental reports, invigilation of exams, and completion and submission of attendance registers, in a timely and complete manner.
• To actively engage in research and scholarship that underpins the specialist area, and contributes to departmental objectives ensuring up to date quality and leading-edge teaching.
• To arrange and supervise field trips, as appropriate.

In addition to the teaching, you will be required to undertake preparation, classroom delivery, and marking, and to deliver tutorial activities related to the programmes of study. The College is a friendly environment, which offers excellent support, placing a strong emphasis on continuous professional development.

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Please send a cover letter and CV to: jobs@dghe.ac.uk

Status: Full-Time & Part-time
Salary: Competitive
Start Date: September 2023
Upload Details: Full-time and Part-time Lecturer in Health and Social Care JD
Date Posted: 10 July 2023
Position Details:

About Us

The School of Social Sciences and Health at DGHE is looking to recruit a number of full-time and part-time (freelance) hourly-paid lecturers in Health and Social Care. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to teaching at undergraduate levels. The main duties for the post holders will focus on carrying out teaching-related duties, including the preparation of course content, including e-learning and blended learning, designing and assessing assessments, and providing quality feedback to students. The current programmes we run involve teaching during weekdays, evenings and Saturdays and therefore flexibility in terms of teaching allocation, for the part-time roles in particular, is desirable.

Main Duties:

Teaching:

• To undertake the full range of teaching and other related duties, with due regard to quality assurance and professional conduct, and to provide high-quality learning and teaching.
• To update the VLE (Moodle) with teaching material, scheme of work/syllabus, assessment and reading material.
• To design and develop innovative, inclusive and inspiring learning materials and assessments, including blended learning, flip classroom and e-learning.
• To contribute to the formative and summative assessment process for students, including the setting, marking and internal verification/moderation of work, individually and collectively as part of a team in accordance with established procedures, and within the required deadlines.
• To participate in relevant committees and boards, and team meetings.
• To carry out academic administrative work relevant to the department, such as completion of module reports, contribution to departmental reports, invigilation of exams, and completion and submission of attendance registers, in a timely and complete manner.

Service duties:

• Attend and participate in training sessions and inductions.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and, as requested, College-wide committees.
• Provide advice and help to students according to the academic guidelines.
• Assist the programme manager in administrative tasks, which may include peer observations, at-risk meetings, drop-in sessions, marking of coursework, monitoring of virtual learning environment.
• Take on board (if required) the role of module leader, for taught modules, and the managing of the teaching team.

NOTE: The above responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the College and shall include other reasonable responsibilities as the College may with from time-to-time assign.

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Please send a cover letter and CV to jobs@dghe.ac.uk

Status: Full-Time & Part-time
Salary: Competitive
Start Date: September 2023
Upload Details: Lecturer in Social Sciences JD
Date Posted: 10 July 2023
Position Details:

About Us

DGHE is the higher education division of David Game College. Established in 1974 the College is Ofsted inspected, QAA reviewed, and OfS registered, with a reputation for quality and academic excellence. The School of Social Sciences and Health at DGHE is looking to recruit a number of full-time and part-time (freelance) hourly-paid lecturers in Social Sciences.

We now require qualified and experienced lecturers, with a proven Level 4/5/6 teaching background in social sciences (Criminology, Criminal Justice, Policing or related areas such as Law), to deliver a range of modules to adult learners on an HND in Policing, an HND in Public Services and a BSc (Hons) (Top-up) in Criminology.

The main duties for the post holders will focus on carrying out teaching-related duties, including the preparation of course content, including e-learning and blended learning, designing and assessing assessments, and providing quality feedback to students. The current programmes we run involve teaching during weekdays, evenings and Saturdays and therefore flexibility in terms of teaching allocation, for the part-time roles in particular, is desirable.

Applicants will be expected to:

• Possess a Master’s degree level qualification
• Have significant experience teaching level 4/5/6 modules
• Have excellent subject knowledge and passion for the field
• Have demonstrable MS Office skills and VLE experience (Moodle or similar)
• Be willing to work as part of a team to ensure all students reach their full potential

An appropriate teaching qualification or registered practitioner status with Advance HE would also be desirable

We are looking for lecturers who can deliver to a range of students from a variety of backgrounds and help them achieve their educational and career goals. The sessions will need to be interactive, attractive, informative and, most of all, motivational to adult learners.

In addition to the teaching, you will be required to undertake preparation, classroom delivery and marking, and to deliver tutorial activities related to the programmes of study. The College is a friendly environment, which offers excellent support, placing a strong emphasis on continuous professional development.

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Please send a cover letter and CV to jobs@dghe.ac.uk

Status: Full-Time & Part-time
Salary: Competitive
Start Date: September 2023
Upload Details: Full time and Part time Lecturer in Business JD
Date Posted: 10 July 2023
Position Details:

About Us

The School of Business and Management at DGHE is looking to recruit a number of full-time and part-time (freelance) hourly-paid lecturers in Business and Management. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to teaching at undergraduate levels. The main duties for the post holders will focus on carrying out teaching-related duties, including the preparation of course content, including e-learning and blended learning, designing, and assessing assessments, and providing quality feedback to students. The current programmes we run involve teaching during week days, evenings and Saturdays and therefore flexibility in terms of teaching allocation, for the part-time roles in particular, is desirable.

Main Duties:

Teaching:

• To undertake the full range of teaching and other related duties, with due regard to quality assurance and professional conduct, and to provide high quality learning and teaching.
• To update the VLE (Moodle) with teaching material, scheme of work/syllabus, assessment and reading material.
• To design and develop innovative, inclusive and inspiring learning materials and assessments including blended learning, flip classroom and e-learning.
• To contribute to the formative and summative assessment process for students, including the setting, marking and internal verification/moderation of work, individually and collectively as part of a team in accordance with established procedures, and within the required deadlines.
• To participate in relevant committees and boards, and team meetings.
• To carry out academic administrative work relevant to the department, such as completion of module reports, or contribution to departmental reports, invigilation of exams, and completion and submission of attendance registers, in a timely and complete manner.

Service duties:

• Attend and participate in training sessions and inductions.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and, as requested, College-wide committees.
• Provide advice and help to students according to the academic guidelines.
• Assist the programme manager in administrative tasks, which may include peer observations, at-risk meetings, drop-in sessions, marking of coursework, monitoring of virtual learning environment.
• Take on board (if required) the role of module leader, for taught modules, and the managing of the teaching team.

NOTE: The above responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the College and shall include other reasonable responsibilities as the College may with from time-to-time assign.

Apply

Please send a cover letter and CV to jobs@dghe.ac.uk