JOB DESCRIPTION

TUTOR II - LIBERAL ARTS - LITERATURES IN ENGLISH

JOB TITLE:                         Tutor II - Liberal Arts - Literatures in English

SALARY:                            Z11-3, QB Z2-1

REPORTS TO:                     Tutor I /Principal / Deputy Principal

DIRECT REPORTS:             N/A

CORE JOB ELEMENTS:

Summary of Core Functions

Teaches and prepares schemes of works and lessons plans related to the courses taught.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assumes responsibility for instruction and all other activities/mechanisms related to the effective teaching of his/her subject(s).

2. Responsible for ensuring that all students being taught are fully conversant with the details of syllabuses, annual and termly programmes, format of examination papers, etc.

3. Prepares yearly, termly and monthly plans for work to be covered by the class, submits and discusses plans of work with Tutor 1, or Senior Tutor, makes the information available to classes concerned.

4. Assumes responsibility for class motivation, performance, attendance and discipline and maintains records of unsatisfactory or outstanding student performance on appropriate forms for action by Tutor 1 or Senior Tutor if necessary.

5. Ensures that the relevance of the subject to the student, to other subjects in the programme of study and to the student’s life-long goals is fully understood by students from the time of entry to the College.

6. Advises the Tutor 1, the Senior Tutor and the Deputy Principal on changes and developments required in the teaching of his/her subject(s).

7. Carries out on-going self and class evaluation of the teaching and learning of his/her subject and aims at improvement of overall student performance.

8. Responsible for continuity of methods and principles and for syllabus adjustment in the teaching of his subject during any periods of absence form duty.

9. Responsible for initiating change and development for the overall improvement of his/hermteaching function and classroom success, where changes constitute a radical departure from the norm, should seek approval from the Senior Tutor.

10. Responsible for conducting regular testing and assessment and for maintaining detailed records of students’ progress.

11. Reviews student’s texts and reference texts available in the library regularly and in any case not less than once annually. In conjunction with the other tutorial staff in the subject, makes recommendations to the Senior Tutor for changes in student’s texts and for library orders for submission to the Librarian.

12. Contributes whenever possible to the general improvement of the College for example by active participation in Advisory or Specialist Committee work when necessary.

13. Undertakes additional responsibilities in the interest of the efficient running of the College when requested to do so by the Principal, Deputy Principal or Principal, especially in the following situations:
▪ any emergency
▪ major project work by the College
▪ beginning and end of term activities
▪ special functions held by the College

14. Encourages and promotes intra-and inter-Divisional activities at both staff and student level.

15. Performs any other reasonable duty that he/she may be called upon to do by any duly authorized person.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office/Indoor

• May be required to work outside of normal working hours

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with members of staff, other government and non-governmental organizations and members of the public.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Degree History with the ability to teach ‘A’ level Geography
• Diploma in Education or equivalent.
• Teaching experience would be an asset.

KNOWLEDGE

• The mission and vision of the organization.
• The functions and duties of the post and how they contribute to the mission and vision.
• The Public Service Act CAP. 25.
• The Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2012-9.
• The Safety & Health at Work Act (SHAW) 2005-12.
• The BCC Staff Manual.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficiency in the use of all Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Good Time Management skills.
• Effective Interpersonal Relationship skills.
• Excellent Oral and written communication skills.
• Work with minimum supervision.
• Work speedily and accurately under pressure.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Work with young people.
• Work as part of a team.

REQUIRED TRAITS

• Keeps up to date in profession.
• Encourages and supports organizational initiatives.
• Shares information, knowledge and resources with others when required to do so.
• High moral and ethical standards.

Applications indicating the position in the subject line should accompany a detailed Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and two recent testimonials.

VACANCIES - CONFIDENTIAL

Board Secretary, Board of Management

Via email only to boardcacancies@bcc.edu.bb

Application Deadline: July 11th at 4pm