Job Title

Demonstrator (Grade 5)

School/RI/
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College/US

Reporting To

Job Purpose

To lead classes/sessions in subject specialism on the demonstration of whatever. To support teaching through the demonstration of exercises in line with agreed learning outcomes of the course. To lead sessions on whatever and to oversee students carrying out practical exercises. To offer assistance, as appropriate, including the provision of detailed explanations of how the activity relates to the wider area of study.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To lead classes/sessions in the subject specialism on the demonstration of whatever (both small groups and one-to-one) and to answer questions related to those demonstrations, including the provision of detailed explanations of how the activity relates to the wider area of study.

2. To assist/give guidance, where required, to students who are carrying out practical exercises.

3. To be aware of any health and safety implications, and take action to maintain a safe environment, raising any concerns with the course organiser.

4. To contribute to the development of teaching material and workbooks.

5. Where required, to assist in marking student tests set by the course organiser using defined marking criteria where marking requires little or no interpretation.

6. Where required, to provide factual feedback to students and the course organiser.

7. Where required, to ensure that equipment, exercise or process is functional and/or material for demonstrations, exercises etc is prepared before the start of a session.

Job Features

Planning and Organising

Demonstrators must ensure they are familiar with the subject/class/session to be demonstrated and clarify anything where necessary with the course organiser/work supervisor beforehand. Must ensure they are aware of the relevant learning outcomes for the course.

May be required to troubleshoot any problems with the subject/class/session.

Planning may be required to deliver the prescribed tasks within preset parameters of session.

Decision Making

May mark simple student reports against set criteria. Would feedback to course organiser/work supervisor any concerns e.g. about student performance. May make suggestions to course organiser on ways in which sessions could be amended/improved.

Key Contacts/Relationships

Students: demonstrate mainly to undergraduate students; In academic areas: Course organiser and other academic staff; In staff areas: relevant technical or supervisory staff

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

First degree in subject specialism.

Expert knowledge of relevant subject/class/session;

Awareness of learning outcomes of course;

Excellent communication skills;

Previous experience of demonstrating to students

8: Dimensions

No financial responsibilities. Not responsible for any other members of staff. Will lead sessions un-assisted.

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