Course Manager- Arboriculture and Ecology

Main Purpose of the role: You will lead on the course management and working closely with the Curriculum Area Manager and Curriculum Team Leader to drive forward quality and ensure high standards within all elements of the study programme, full cost, community and adult education provision within the department. Key Tasks / responsibilities: All tasks to be carried out in a consistent manner with the corporation's culture. Leadership & Management: - Lead and manage an agreed course/s - Manage full compliance regarding all elements of the Study Programme to meet student satisfaction and progression and that these are monitored and reviewed via Pro-Monitor and quality assurance/audits. - Manage effective implementation of the College quality management system and quality review schedule within the department via moderation processes and ensure standardisation is effective within your department and liaise with awarding bodies and external verifiers, moderators and examiners as
appropriate. - Support in the curriculum planning for full, part time and FCR courses, prospectus information and timetables. - To deal with general student recruitment enquiries as required. - Deal with immediate student issues. - Undertake the responsibility of internal verification for agreed courses. - Support with the management of department budgets. - Support with the organisation of enrolment events, interview evenings, parent evenings, taster events, open events and others marketing events as required. - Enforce high expectations for the appearance of the department and staff. - Represent the department internally and externally and develop and facilitate strong links with partner schools, Higher Education Institutions, other educational organisations and employers. Teaching, Learning and Assessment Management: - Plan, prepare and teach agreed contact hours (commencing 860 hours with agreed remission for role) for the academic year commencing from to a high standard,
leading by example. Approved by CEO. - Be instrumental in the implementation of the TLA policy. - Support Teaching, Learning & Assessment and Teacher Education Manager with high quality teaching and curriculum management within the department. - Support the Teaching, Learning & Assessment and Teacher Education Manager on the development of resources and improvements within the department for the course/subject including maintaining effective links across College. - Manage teaching effectively, including covering the teaching of classes as and when required. Personal Development Behaviour & Welfare Management: - Manage student expectations by implementing the student Positive behaviour policy and procedure. - Support the management and implementation of Student CPD activities. - Support the management of 'Professional Development' and 'Work Placement' programme within the department to ensure all full-time learners undertake the agreed period of career progression and work
placement (as appropriate). - Support the management of Student Appraisal for all full time and part time learners.

Educated to degree level or above in a relevant subject, candidates should hold a teaching qualification. With excellent knowledge of both the theoretical and practical elements of forestry and arboriculture. The role of Lecturer within the department at York offers a fantastic opportunity for the right person to be a central part of our provision, working at a fantastic campus as a key part of our vision 2030 and in doing so, help to secure the future of the industry.