Lecturers in Hospitality Management and Business (HND)

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Recruiting for Lecturers in Hospitality Management and Business (HND)

LCKA offers an opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated lecturer to assist in making our Academy an outstanding provider of Higher National Diplomas (HND) in Hospitality Management and Business.

LCK Academy is a forward thinking, diverse and vibrant place to work. We believe that our staff are at the heart of the organisation, and having the right people with the right knowledge and skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed people who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing academy, dedicated to facilitating an outstanding learning experience for students. The successful candidate will have a keen sense of responsibility, ownership and a ‘can do’ approach to addressing everyday challenges.

This role requires the development of teaching materials for, and the delivery of, one or more of the HND units. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to use their experience, knowledge and skills to engage, inspire and guide students towards high academic achievement in the field of Hospitality Management or Business (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management).

You will need to have experience teaching HND courses and/or relevant university level courses. You will be able to help students progress into the final year of an undergraduate degree (Level 6 Top up), achieve gainful employment or run their own business. The person selected for this role will need to have a Masters in a relevant subject. You must have a teaching qualification or agree to start working towards one. Industry experience is desirable.

You will need to have recent experience of teaching and be able to teach both theory and practice effectively. You will be graded as good or outstanding in recent lesson observations. You will have experience of meeting the needs of learners and expectations of a higher education team, including the requirements of awarding bodies and our partners. You will have excellent organisational skills.

Benefits

We offer the opportunity to help develop your teaching skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme (LGPS), employee assistance programme, discounted local gym membership, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme

Equality, Diversity And Inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

We particularly welcome applicants from groups currently under-represented in senior roles, including females, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), people with disabilities and from the LGBTQ community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the Academy to share this commitment.

How to Apply

Please read the Job Description (below) and apply by sending your CV and Covering letter to info@lckacademy.org.uk explaining why you are right for this position. You are advised to apply ASAP as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. Please note that applicants will be required to attend an interview and provide one observed micro-lesson before a decision can be taken and an offer for the position is made. Applicants may also be subject to a standard background check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and be required to supply two references.

Job Description

Job Title

Lecturer in Hospitality Management and/or Business (HND)

Department

Academics

Reporting to

Head of Programme

Hours

Full-time, Part Time & Freelance Required. Work at weekends.

Location

London (Harrow and Brent) and Online

Salary

£30-£40 per hour

London’s Community Kitchen Academy (LCKA)

LCKA provides students with Higher National Diplomas (HND) in Business and Hospitality Management in partnership with Strode College, as well as professional courses in Cookery and Digital Skills. LCKA courses provide students with a flexible pathway to the final year of a university degree. They also help students build the confidence they for gainful employment, job promotion or to start their own enterprises. The LCKA ethos is zero self-doubt, zero hardship.

The Role

The Lecturer in Hospitality Management (HND) and/or Business (HND) will report to the Head of Programme and will be responsible for the planning, preparation and delivery of units for our Pearson BTEC HND courses. These are currently delivered in person and online, although this could change in future in line with the requirements of the awarding body (Pearson) and our partner, Strode College.

You will manage the delivery of teaching and learning to adult learners, ensuring appropriate planning, feedback, support and fairness, conforming with assessment and administrative requirements and reporting procedures. You will be required to collaborate with the LCKA team and may be required to liaise with staff members at our partner institution (Strode College). High professional standards will always be required.

Main duties

Plan, deliver and report on your unit, using methods and materials appropriate to the students and unit/course content.
Prepare appropriate teaching materials.
Identify the needs of students and adapt delivery styles to meet these needs.
Comply and promote LCKA’s policy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Evaluate the effectiveness of learning and assess students’ progress
In line with LCKA standards and processes, give students timely and developmental feedback on formative and summative submissions.
Carry our internal verification of assignment briefs and assessments as required.
Ensure that all required paperwork, including student reports and feedback reports on unit assignments are submitted by the deadline.
Attend relevant induction and tutor training meetings as required by LCKA and our Partner, Strode College.
Lead on units and liaise with other Lecturers teaching on the same unit ensuring all unit materials are up to date.
Maintain up to date information for students on the virtual learning platform.
Reflect upon and implement recommended action from feedback received through unit evaluations, staff appraisals, lesson observations, annual monitoring reviews and external examiner reports
Familiarise yourself with and implement the LCKA learning teaching and assessment strategy, and all policies and procedures relating to learning, teaching and assessment.
Attend meetings as and when required.
Engage with continuous professional development including attendance and participation in workshops as and when required.

Additional Duties (as and when required)

Liaisin
Support the admissions team by carrying out academic interviews where required.
Undertake Personal Tutoring duties to support
Provide academic support and academic advice to students where required.
Work in the evenings if required.
Help with general course administration

Essential Criteria

Master’s Degree in relevant subject area and other relevant professional qualifications
Teaching qualification (PGCE / PGCHE) and membership of Advanced HE (Formerly HEA) or willing to work towards these within 12 months of appointment
Experience teaching students at this level in the relevant subject area
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Available and willing to work weekends.

Desirable Criteria

PhD or equivalent level 8 qualification
Other industry-related professional accreditations/certifications/memberships.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned in consultation with the postholder to ensure the continual progress of the Academy.