Student Support Lecturer (HND Hospitality Management)

Nelson College London; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable higher education institution in Broadstairs is seeking a Student Support Lecturer for HND Hospitality Management. The successful candidate will assist students in their academic journeys, providing support, feedback, and resources. Candidates should be educated to undergraduate level with strong teaching skills and excellent customer service abilities. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £25,000 and £28,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide effective study habit coaching.
• Experience in offering personal support for academic difficulty.
• Proven track record in teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in developing effective study habits.
• Provide regular feedback on assignments.
• Help students with personal and social barriers to learning.

Skills

Ability to teach and motivate others

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Fully Computer Literate

Good literacy and numeracy

Education

Educated to undergraduate level

Degree or other qualifications relevant to the post

Tools

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Student Support Lecturer (HND Hospitality Management)

Location: Broadstairs

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 - dependent on relevant skills and experience. (Salary is reviewed annually with any increase normally taking effect on 1st January each year)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

About Us

Nelson College London (NCL) has established itself as a reputable and thriving higher education college offering higher education across three strategically located campuses in East London and Kent demonstrating NCL's commitment to providing quality education across varied communities targeting widening access students. NCL is registered with the Office for Students (OfS) as an approved fee-cap provider. Moreover, NCL's achievement of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver award signifies its commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and outcomes for its widening access students. NCL stands as a dynamic and forward-thinking provider, dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality higher education that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in their chosen fields.

Purpose of Role

To provide students with valuable resources and encouragement to help them navigate their academic and personal challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist students in developing effective study habits, identifying their strengths and weaknesses in academic skills, and develop and follow through with the Individual Learning Plans (ILP).
• Provide regular formative feedback to students on their assignments and monitor their progress.
• Provide guidance to the students on interpreting the summative feedback.
• Keep records of student assignment submission progress.
• Act as a key point of contact for students with regular meetings throughout the student programme.
• Maintain supportive and professional relationships to help students become part of the learning and teaching community.
• Encourage and motivate students to think about their learning broadly rather than focusing solely on individual modules.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning that may arise from personal or social issues.
• Offer personal support on a range of topics that might include academic difficulty, emotional and social problems, illness, or a traumatic life event.
• Deliver one on one and in class lessons on various units.

Other General College Duties

• Work flexibly as part of the College team to ensure the smooth running of the College's premises and facilities.
• Participate actively and flexibly in a range of college-wide activities, such as duty rotas, enrolment, and marketing events.
• Participate in training and team development activities, to develop and update skills and knowledge.
• Understand and be committed to the College's health and safety Policy statement and the College's safety priorities and be aware of your contribution to them.
• Be aware of the College's equality policies and demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to promote the principle of equality and diversity throughout all aspects of your work.
• Be familiar with safeguarding requirements as outlined in the College's policies and comply with its requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.
• Undertake such additional duties or projects as directed by the directors or senior managers of the College.

Person Specification

The successful candidate should have the knowledge and competence required for standard acceptable performance in carrying out this role and will have demonstrated the following essential (E) or desirable (D) skills and experience:

• Educated to undergraduate level (E)
• Able to recommend resources based on the subject knowledge (E)
• Ability to teach and motivate others (E)
• Fully Computer Literate and operate to at least an intermediate level with Word, Access, and PowerPoint (E)
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with other staff (D)
• Good literacy and numeracy - (Level 2 qualification in English and Maths or equivalent) (E)
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines (D)
• Excellent customer service skills (E)
• Excellent organizational, time management skills and attention to detail (E)
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) (E)
• Degree or other qualifications relevant to the post (D)
• Relevant experience in higher education (D)

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Lecturer, Hospitality Management Lecturer, Lecturer in Hospitality Management, HNC/D Lecturer, Academic Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role