Lecturer in English

Are you passionate about English? Are you enthusiastic about inspiring and motivating students to fulfil their potential? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join a large dynamic FE College in the North West.

We have a reputation for providing high-quality education and support for all learners and are seeking to recruit high-quality lecturers to teach GCSE English and Functional Skills to learners aged from 16 to 19 and adults.

You will have the ability to motivate and engage a range of students with inspirational and innovative approaches to English and be able to deliver high-quality teaching and learning using practical, real-life scenarios. A minimum of a level 3 English qualification or equivalent level skills is essential together with a Certificate in Education.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team in a dynamic and innovative college. If you have a passion for teaching and the ability to inspire and motivate students, we would love to hear from you.

Interested candidates are advised to apply early, as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach students enrolled on a range of courses as assigned by your line manager
• Implement appropriate feedback and assessment systems to accurately check learning, adapting teaching as required to ensure learner progress.
• Operate within the Quality Assurance framework.
• Manage courses or parts of courses as required including administration and organisation.
• Contribute to curriculum innovation, development, and implementation.
• Maintain a professional learning environment in the classroom consistently implementing the Colleges behaviour management processes as required.
• Maintain and update teaching expertise and skills to continually develop your teaching practice and deliver the best outcomes for learners.

Essential Criteria

• Possess a PGCE/Certificate of education or equivalent teaching qualification
• Possess a Level 3 in English
• Track record of successful teaching experience across a range of levels including GCSE and Functional Skills
• Experience teaching adult learners
• Detailed knowledge of relevant course subject matter and examination and assessment requirements
• Understanding of value added and the use of progress performance measures
• Experience of developing and maintaining external partnerships to enrich teaching and learning.
• Ability to provide clear, direct and constructive written and verbal feedback
• Ability to maintain a disciplined learning environment promoting high expectations of all learners.

Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College

We value our employee's contribution to our organisation, that is why we provide a range of benefits and rewards to help and support them, including:

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Membership to the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Discounted access to our fully equipped gym
• Medicash
• Discounted rail travel or bus travel
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health Support
• Cycle Benefit Scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cashback and Retail discounts
• College celebration events

About Hugh Baird College

Hugh Baird College is a college and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England. With over 300 courses delivered to more than 5,000 students, it is one of the largest education and training providers in the area. The College offers courses from entry Level to Level 3, A-levels, apprenticeships and university-level courses, foundation degrees and degrees. We are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to reach their full potential. We are a Mindful Employer and have signed the 'Charter for Employers Positive about Mental Health'. We are committed to creating a supportive and open culture, where colleagues feel able to talk about mental health confidently.

We welcome applications from inspiring individuals with a passion for developing the next generation, regardless of their background, into both teaching and support roles. We have a track record of providing outstanding development to support career progression into teaching and management. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Hugh Baird College.

Safeguarding Our Students

At Hugh Baird College, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position, and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings in line with current guidance.

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