English Lecturer B

Wigan & Leigh College; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in the UK is looking for passionate practitioners to teach English and motivate learners. The ideal candidate should have excellent English qualifications and experience in engaging teaching methods. Responsibilities include delivering GCSE and Functional Skills courses, contributing to curriculum planning, and assisting students in becoming independent learners. This role requires travel between different college sites.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of helping learners succeed in English.
• Ability to teach GCSE and Functional Skills.
• Outstanding subject knowledge and passion for English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum planning within the Maths and English department.
• Assist students in becoming independent learners.
• Travel between college sites and delivery locations.

Skills

Motivating learners

Engaging teaching methods

Multi-site delivery

Use of learning technology

Education

Excellent English qualifications

Cert Ed/PGCE

Job description

Overview

Join our expanding community of talented, committed and inspirational colleagues. Working in a dynamic, values-led organisation, this role is for those passionate about development and innovation within a lively college community.

Do you

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

Responsibilities

We are seeking outstanding practitioners who can motivate, enthuse and engage learners in English and who have a proven track record of 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.

• Contribute to curriculum planning and provide support within the Maths and English department, taking on increased responsibilities as part of your role
• Assist students to become independent learners who can meet standards of English and utilise these in the world of work
• Use learning technology effectively to enhance and extend students’ and apprentices’ knowledge and skills
• Multi-site delivery required with regular travel between different College sites and places of delivery within the Borough

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

The College reserves the right to interview for this post should suitable candidates be received prior to the closing date. 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. We will be asking Protocol National Ltd/Esafeguarding Ltd to undertake this process on our behalf.