English Lecturer

Humly North East; Consett; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Derwentside College in Consett is seeking a full-time lecturer to deliver GCSE and Functional Skills English across learner programmes. You will supervise learners through enrolment, induction, assessments and progress reviews, providing constructive feedback and preparing learners for examinations.

The role emphasizes developing teaching plans, maintaining attendance and pastoral support. You will contribute to curriculum development, participate in CPD and support recruitment and community

Qualifications

• Experience teaching GCSE English or Functional Skills English.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons and assess learners.

Responsibilities

• Enrolment and induction for learners.
• Initial assessment and diagnostics.
• Planning for learning including schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Reviews of progress and targets.
• Providing feedback and supporting English and maths.
• Preparation for examinations and tests.
• Pastoral support and guidance.
• Attendance and punctuality monitoring.
• Behaviour and discipline management.
• Take part in curriculum development and CPD.
• Support recruitment and school liaison activities.

Skills

GCSE English teaching

Functional Skills English teaching

Job description

College based in Consett

• Full time
• GCSE and Functional Skills English teaching.

Deliver teaching, learning and assessment that is relevant, inspiring, developmental and aspirational, and that leads to excellent progress, achievement, retention and destinations;

1. Supervise learners through their journey with Derwentside College, providing support and challenge in all elements of their programme including, but not limited to:
   • Enrolment and induction
   • Initial assessment and diagnostics
   • Planning for learning, including schemes of work and lesson plans
   • Reviews of progress and targets
   • Providing excellent, constructive feedback, including support for English and maths, and preparing reports for parents and carers
   • Preparation for examinations and tests
   • Pastoral support and guidance
   • Attendance and punctuality
   • Behaviour and discipline
2. Identify the learning needs of individuals and groups attending programmes - including, where appropriate, action planning with individual learners and ensuring that each learner is taught according to their ability and potential;
3. Devise and deploy an appropriate range and variety of teaching, learning and assessment methods to ensure learners make excellent progress;
4. Ensure that learners establish positive attitudes to learning - including enhancing their motivation and interest, increasing their capacity for independent learning and supporting their general development;
5. Assess the progress of learners and support them with processes that stretch and challenge them to achieve more;
6. Timely submission of all documentation that forms part of the Derwentside College learner journey;
7. Contribute to curriculum development that ensures the college's courses are current and informed by employers;
8. Participate in the college's procedures for improving teaching, learning and assessment and take part in relevant CPD that enhances practice;
9. Contribute to the college's self-assessment and Quality Improvement Planning (QIP) process, including identifying strengths and areas for improvement via Programme Review and Evaluation (PRE);
10. Take an active part in supporting the recruitment of new learners, including promoting the college to the local community and stakeholders, and delivering school liaison activities.

General duties of all staff

1. Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults;
2. Ensure that safe working practices are adopted in compliance with relevant health and safety regulations;
3. Demonstrate commitment to the principles of equality of opportunity and treatment, and comply with the requirements of relevant equal opportunities legislation;
4. Assist in carrying out quality assurance procedures;
5. Attend and contribute to appropriate team meetings in order to enhance co-operative working relationships and standards of service delivery;
6. Participate in performance management procedures and undertake staff training.

Undertaking such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may reasonably be required.