Foundation Teacher

Activate-Learning-1; Oxford; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive holiday

Excellent pension

On-site facilities

Résumé du poste

Activate Learning is recruiting a Foundation Teacher for Oxford City College. The role involves teaching 14-16 learners at foundation level across vocational pathways and tutoring a foundation group to help learners reach their potential.

The successful candidate will join the Lifeskills team at Oxford College, with a permanent, part-time contract (30 hours per week, 0.81 FTE). Previous FE teaching or industry experience is welcome, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Foundation, Functional Skills or GCSE English.
• A teaching qualification would be desirable.
• A Level 3 qualification in English or related subject.

Responsabilités

• Teach 14-16 learners at foundation level across vocational sessions.
• Tutor a foundation learner group, providing guidance and encouragement.

Connaissances

Teaching

Foundation level

Student support

English teaching

Formation

Level 3 English qualification

Teaching qualification desirable

Description du poste

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Foundation Teacher

Reference: OCT20263373

Expiry date: 23:59, Wed, 18th Nov 2026

Location: Oxford

Benefits: Competitive holiday, excellent pension and fantastic on site facilities

We are looking for enthusiastic and inspiring foundation teacher to join our Lifeskills faculty based in at our Oxford College campus.

Role: Foundation Teacher
Location: Oxford City College
Contract: Permanent, part-time role working 30 hours (0.81 FTE)
Salary: £25,376 - £43,869
Student Focus: Further Education | Foundation Level | 14-16 learners

The Lifeskills team work to support learners who face barriers to education, including learners with special educational needs, as well as those learners who need support with the transition back into education and/or building their skills and knowledge in preparation for their continued educational journey.

You’ll be teaching 14-16 learners a range of subjects at foundation level across a variety of vocational pathway sessions. In addition, you’ll act as a tutor for a foundation learner group, providing guidance, support and encouragement to help learners achieve their full potential.

This post provides an excellent opportunity for a teacher with passion and drive who is committed to enabling our students to unlock their potential and switch on to the power of learning.

This is a permanent, part-time position working 30 hours per week (FTE 0.81) based at Oxford College. The role would be working from Monday-Thursday.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for people who can act as role models for our students and ensure that they leave us with not just their professional qualifications, but the attributes required to progress in the world of work. A genuine interest in working with and developing young people is a requirement.

Whilst previous teaching experience or qualification would be an advantage, it is not a requirement. As long as you have the industry experience and demonstrate the attributes to be an inspirational teacher, we can provide you with the necessary training, development and support to equip you to teach in the FE sector.

You'll have:

• Experience teaching Foundation, Functional Skills or GCSE English
• A teaching qualification would be desirable
• A level 3 qualification in English or a related subject.

Start your teaching journey with confidence?

At Activate Learning, we know that starting a new role is an important step. That’s why we provide all new teaching staff with a comprehensive three-day induction programme, designed to help you feel welcomed, supported and confident from day one.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher or new to the profession, your induction will introduce you to Activate Learning’s mission, values and Learning Philosophy-led culture. You’ll also spend an afternoon exploring our distinctive approaches to teaching and assessment, giving you a strong foundation for your role and helping you understand what makes learning at Activate Learning different.

And the support doesn’t stop there. You’ll have access to ongoing learning and development opportunities throughout your career, helping you continue to strengthen your practice, develop new skills and progress towards your career goals.

What we offer

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to develop throughout your career with us. As part of the Activate Learning team, you’ll have access to:

40 days’ annual leave ( calculated according to working hours)

Free eye tests

Season ticket loan / bus pass *

Dedicated Wellbeing Toolkit; Your wellbeing. Your way. Support when you need it.

Blue Light Card; access to a range of discounts and offers

Access to LinkedIn Learning; develop new skills and explore learning at your own pace

Learning and development opportunities; access to a range of professional development, training and career development opportunities to help you grow and progress

Activate Learning is a forward-thinking education group committed to transforming lives through learning.

We provide a wide range of education and training, including Further Education, Higher Education, adult education and apprenticeships, supporting learners at different stages of their education and careers.

At the heart of everything we do is our award-winning Learning Philosophy, which shapes how we teach, support our learners and work together as colleagues. Our approach is built around three simple principles: Feel Safe, Find Purpose and Make Progress.

We recognise that everyone has a different starting point, experience and ambition. We work with our learners as individuals, helping them build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to progress.

As a colleague, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive organisation where learning, development and making a positive difference are central to what we do.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet or exceed the minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team .

Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check due to exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Agencies working with our Talent Team must be part of our Preferred Supplier List (PSL)