GCSE/ Functional Skills English Lecturer

The vacancy

Job Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate part-time (21.5 hours) English GCSE & Functional Skills Lecturer to join our team at North Lindsey College. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching English GCSE and Functional Skills to learners who have not yet achieved a grade 4 and are enrolled in vocational programs. This role involves curriculum development, lesson preparation, classroom management, and student assessment.

Key Responsibilities:Develop and deliver English GCSE and Functional Skills curriculum.Prepare learning materials and mark student assignments.Manage the classroom environment and support learners' individual needs.Contribute to course verification, leadership, and quality assurance.Recruit and select students for relevant programs.Participate in departmental activities, including the annual Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and staff appraisal system.Undertake professional development and training as required.Essential Criteria:Appropriate teaching qualification or substantial industrial experience (or working towards a teaching qualification).Relevant subject expertise and a degree or equivalent professional qualification at level 3.GCSEs at grades 4-9/A-C in English and Maths or level 2 equivalents.Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in a lecturing or training role within the Further and Higher Education sector.Knowledge of innovative learning and teaching techniques.Personal Qualities:Customer-centred approach with attention to detail.Professional appearance and discretion.Commitment to the College's values of ambition, support, partnership, innovation, responsibility, and equality.What do we offer:Permanent position subject to satisfactory probation period.35 days of bookable annual leave plus 8 public holidays and two weeks at Christmas; total of around 53 days of holiday per year! (Pro-Rata)Fantastic Pension Scheme and Health Scheme available.(Employers contributions £5267.94 - £6867.71 per annum, £439 - £572.31 per month)This role is part-time 21.5 hours per week;

Wednesday, Thursday (8:30 am - 5 pm) and Friday (8:50 am - 4 pm)

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their online application, outlining how they meet the essential and desirable criteria.

Additional Important Information:

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates.

Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Levelling Up Bursaries: The Government has announced the first round of 'Levelling up' bursaries for new Further Education teachers in STEM and Early Years, running from Autumn 2024 to Spring 2025. This role may be eligible for this scheme, with payments varying from £2,000 to £6,000. See the full eligibility criteria through the following link: (url removed)

Join us at North Lindsey College and make a difference in the lives of our learners!

About us

North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.

We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.

Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.

The benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.

DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it