Employability Lecturer

Inspire Education Group (IEG); Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Professional development opportunities

Vivup employee benefits

Job summary

Jobsmart, part of Inspire Education Group, is seeking a passionate Lecturer to deliver employability programmes from Pre-Entry to Level 2 across South Lincolnshire and the Greater Peterborough area. You will support learners to build confidence, develop essential skills and progress into further education, training or employment, while collaborating with employers and support teams to enhance outcomes.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary, generous leave and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience delivering employability programmes and life skills.
• Ability to motivate learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• FE experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging employability programmes for learners.
• Support learners to develop essential skills.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Create a positive learning environment for all learners.
• Collaborate with employers and support teams to improve outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovative learning.
• Support progression into education, training or employment.

Skills

Employability experience

Learner engagement

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification

Relevant vocational qualifications

Job description

Salary - £29,725 - £37,527 per annum, depending on qualifications & experience

Contract - Permanent

Location - Group

Closing Date - 20th August 2026

Help learners build confidence, skills and brighter futures

At Jobsmart, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to succeed in life and work. We are looking for a passionate and supportive Lecturer to join our team and make a real difference to learners studying Employability programmes from Pre-Entry to Level 2.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys helping people overcome barriers, achieve their goals and progress into further learning, training or employment. Whether your background is in employability, education, training, careers guidance, youth work or a related field, you'll play a vital role in helping learners realise their potential.

As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to support learners both within our Jobsmart provision and in community settings across South Lincolnshire and the Greater Peterborough area, helping us bring education and employability support directly into local communities.

What you'll be doing

As a Lecturer within Jobsmart, you will:

• Deliver engaging and inclusive employability programmes that inspire learners to achieve their goals
• Support learners to develop essential employability, personal and workplace skills
• Monitor progress, provide constructive feedback and celebrate success
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment where every learner can thrive
• Work closely with colleagues, employers and support teams to enhance learner outcomes
• Contribute to curriculum development and help shape innovative learning experiences
• Support learners with progression opportunities into education, training or employment

What we're looking for

We're keen to hear from individuals who have:

• Experience working with learners on employability, life skills or related programmes
• A passion for helping people develop confidence, independence and workplace skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Creativity, adaptability and a learner-centred approach
• A Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent)
• Relevant vocational, professional or industry qualifications

Previous teaching experience within Further Education is welcomed, but most importantly we're looking for someone who can motivate, engage and inspire learners from a wide range of backgrounds.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.