Job Title: Student Support Lecturer (HND Business)
Location: Broadstairs
Salary: GBP25,000 : GBP28,000 : 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 NCLs 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, NCLs 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 support students academically and pastorally so they can successfully complete their HND Business programme. The role focuses on helping students overcome learning barriers, improve academic skills, and stay engaged with their studies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist students in developing effective study habits, identifying their strengths and weaknesses in academic skills, and developing and following 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 from lecturers
* Support students in improving academic writing, research skills, and assignment preparation
* Deliver one:on:one and in:class lessons on various units
* Keep an accurate record of student assignment submissions and progress
* Monitor student engagement and academic performance throughout the programme
* Identify students who may be at risk of falling behind and provide appropriate support
* Act as a key point of contact for students with regular meetings throughout their programme of study
* Build and maintain supportive and professional relationships with students and help students overcome barriers to learning that may arise from personal or social issues
* Encourage and motivate students to think about their learning broadly rather than focusing solely on individual modules
* Signpost students to appropriate college services where additional support is required
* Encourage participation, motivation, and independent learning
Other General College Duties:
* Work flexibly as part of the College team to ensure the smooth running of the Colleges 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 Colleges health and safety Policy statement and the Colleges safety priorities and be aware of your contribution to them
* Be aware of the Colleges 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 Colleges 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 th