Marine Engineer Instructor/Lecturer

SECTION I: JOB PURPOSE

To deliver high quality teaching, learning, assessment and tutorial support to learners studying all levels Of Marine Engineering so as to maximize achievement and continuous improvement

SECTION II: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Teach, train and assess on courses as agreed with the Head of Faculty
• To be Instructor to students as required and to deliver tutorials in line with the Academy Tutorial Policy
• Support the Head of Maritime Short courses and simulator as required
• Ensure students are correctly enrolled with the Academy and awarding bodies
• Maintain course records, and prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment plans
• Pay due attention to the principles of effective learning, learning styles, equality of opportunity, differentiation and support for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Maintain records of progress and co-ordinate reporting to interested parties
• Contribute to curriculum development and learning resources
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of developments in maritime Simulator courses
• Develop and maintain and co-ordinate effective industrial links
• Organize and participate in relevant industrial visits if required
• Attend, contribute to and co-ordinate where necessary relevant Academy events, including guidance, enrolment, open events, Sponsors Meetings and Awards Ceremonies as appropriate
• Participate, as a team member, in the development of teaching methods and strategies towards an ethos of continuing improvement
• Carry out Quality Assurance and Self-Assessment procedures in line with the Academy’s Quality Policy
• Contribute to the Department of Maritime short courses and simulator Plans
• Participate in the Academy’s Teaching Observation Scheme
• To present the Academy in the best light at all times and ensure that all areas of personal activity comply with standards laid down by the Academy and relevant outside agencies and organizations.
• To update Head of Marine Engineer Department on discrepancies/ recommendations to improve course content/ format.
• To maintain and comply with the requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS)
• To maintain and comply with the Training Management System (TMS)
• Implement and improve best training practices and procedures to improve the TMS;
• To carry out all duties with due regard to Health and Safety Regulations
• Undertake professional development and training to contribute to individual and Academy development as agreed through the Academy Performance Appraisal Scheme process
• Carry out all duties with due regard to Health and Safety Regulations
• Ensure compliance with the Financial Regulations of the Academy
• To positively promote equality of opportunity for staff and students
• To carry out other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time if is required.

Education Skills

• Master Degree or Equivalent relevant higher qualification
• Appropriate Assessor and Verification qualifications
• Teaching Qualification
• Evidence of professional development and continuous updating of skills and knowledge
• Holder of Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency

Language Skills

• Full proficiency in English language
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

Experience

• Significant successful teaching experience
• Experience of contributing to course design and curriculum development
• Experience of successfully implementing change
• Experience of tutorial and student support process
• Experience in vocational or subject area
• Minimum 10 Years of Experience in Maritime Training and Education

Knowledge & Awareness

• Knowledge of effective approaches to curriculum management
• Knowledge of curriculum and course development
• Broad knowledge of trends and initiatives within relevant sector
• Knowledge of inspection frameworks
• Knowledge of equal opportunities issues

Skills

• Vast Experience in Maritime Industry and in particular Maritime Training
• Knowledge of IT and its use in the curriculum and decision making
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to team working
• Strong personal commitment to the Academy
  
• Commitment to achieving excellence through continuous improvement
  
• Ability to work flexibly to meet Academy requirements.