English Lecturer A

Wigan & Leigh College; Wigan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a passionate Lecturer A in English to join their team. The role involves teaching various English courses and motivating learners to achieve their full potential. Candidates should hold excellent English qualifications and have a proven track record in teaching. The position offers flexible working options and a range of benefits including health support and development opportunities.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working

Discounts on travel and gym memberships

Medicash

Personal development opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Qualifications

• Proven track record of impact in teaching English.
• Passion for development and innovation in education.
• Ability to teach across different courses including GCSE and Functional Skills.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and engage learners in English.
• Deliver a range of courses including GCSE and Functional Skills.
• Assist students in becoming independent learners.

Skills

Excellent English qualifications

Outstanding subject knowledge

Ability to motivate and engage learners

Education

Cert Ed/PGCE

Job description

Lecturer A English

Full Time/ Permanent

This is a brilliant opportunity to join our expanding community of talented, committed and inspirational colleagues.

Working in a dynamic, values led organisation, this role is for those who are passionate about development and innovation, within a lively college community.

We offer a range of benefits, including health and wellbeing support, flexible working, discounts on travel, parking and gym memberships through our exciting Benefits Platform, Green Car Scheme, Medicash, personal development opportunities and attractive pension schemes.

Are you motivated to:

• Believe that all learners can achieve?
• Value the importance of English skills to all?
• Embark on an exciting professional journey in an ever evolving, improving and growing provision?
• Be part of a rapidly improving team which is vital to the development of our learners and integral to our drive toward outstanding?

We are seeking outstanding practitioners who can motivate, enthuse and engage learners in English and who have a proven track record in helping learners to succeed. Applicants will be expected to deliver on a range of courses including GCSE and Functional Skills. Ability to teach AS/A-Level would be advantageous. Our aim is to assist students to become independent learners who can meet standards of English and are able to utilise these in the world of work. We are committed to ensuring that students reach their full potential and learn in a stimulating environment that challenges and motivates, using learning technology effectively to enhance and extend students’ and apprentices’ knowledge and skills. Multi-site delivery will be required as part of the role and so there is regular travel between the different College sites and places of delivery within the Borough.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will:

• Hold excellent English qualifications.
• Have a proven track record of impact (We will also consider recent Cert Ed/PGCE graduates).
• Possess outstanding subject knowledge and passion for your subject.

The College reserves the right to interview for this post should we receive suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

Safeguarding and Compliance

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. To comply with legislation, you are required to obtain a DBS check for your role, which will be undertaken by Protocol National Ltd/Esafeguarding Ltd on our behalf.

Additional Information for FE Teachers

Attention all eligible FE teachers! Are you looking to level up your career and earn more while teaching specific courses? You may be eligible to claim a levelling‑up premium payment for teaching courses in building and construction, chemistry, computing, early years, engineering and manufacturing, maths, and physics. The payment ranges from £2,000 to £6,000 depending on your provider and the number of hours you teach. If you’re in your first 5 years of teaching in FE and spend at least half of your hours teaching eligible FE courses at level 3 or below, you may be eligible. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to level up your career!

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/targeted-retention-incentive-payments-for-fe-teacher