HE Lecturer Children's Learning and Development

Job Title: Higher Education Lecturer – Children’s Learning and Development

Salary: £30,330 - £39,540 per annum

Responsible To: Curriculum Leader: Children’s Learning and Development and SENDI

About Us:

At DN Colleges Group, we are committed to achieving the highest standards in education. We foster a caring, safe, and inclusive environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Our mission is to place learners at the heart of everything we do, ensuring their success and positive experience.

Job Purpose:

As a Higher Education Lecturer in Children’s Learning and Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. You will be responsible for teaching a range of higher education courses, preparing lessons, and marking assessments. Your passion for education and innovative teaching methods will help us enhance our curriculum and student engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Development: Participate in planning and developing the curriculum to ensure it meets the highest standards.
• Teaching: Deliver engaging and effective teaching sessions, both in-person and through blended learning approaches.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance and enhancement processes, ensuring academic standards are maintained.
• Student Support: Provide comprehensive support to students from pre-entry to post-entry, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen our educational provision and promote our programs.

Relationships:

• Internal Contacts: Work closely with the Assistant Principal, Higher Education, Director of HE Schools, Curriculum Leads, and other key staff members.
• External Contacts: Liaise with university academic contacts, external examiners, and various professional organizations.

Professional Development:

• Stay updated in your specialist area and participate in staff development activities.
• Engage in regular performance reviews and appraisals to continuously improve your teaching practice.

Additional Duties:

• Support the college’s commitment to equality, diversity, health and safety, and safeguarding policies.
• Undertake other tasks as directed to meet the needs of the college.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Essential:
  • Degree in a relevant subject.
  • Minimum Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy.
  • Current experience in an educational environment.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Desirable:
  • Relevant Master’s degree.
  • Teaching qualification.
  • Experience in higher education and primary education environments.
  • Membership of a professional body.

Personal Qualities:

• Commitment to the success of learners.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, caring manner.

This role is full time 35.5 hours and is a fixed term Contract until 27th June 2025.

Join us at DN Colleges Group and make a difference in the lives of our students. Apply today to become part of a dynamic and supportive educational community!

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