Geography Lecturer (Fixed term until end of June 2026)

Furness College; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant FE College located near the Lake District is seeking a part-time Geography Lecturer. The role involves teaching A level Geography to year 2 students at our Sixth Form site. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of the OCR specification and a willingness to adapt their teaching methods. Benefits include a generous annual leave package and additional perks. Closing date for applications is September 28th.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational pension scheme

Free parking

Family friendly policies

Funded flu vaccinations

Funded eye tests

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience to teach the OCR specification.
• Willingness to develop teaching of A Level Geography.

Responsibilities

• Teach A level Geography to year 2 students on specific days.
• Develop teaching material and course structure as needed.

Job description

Overview

Located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, Furness College is a vibrant, innovative and fast-paced FE College, benefiting from strong partnerships with local employers and universities. We offer an extensive range of courses with a particular emphasis on technical learning, apprenticeships and Higher Education, in addition to the broadest A' level offer in Cumbria.

Geography Lecturer

We are seeking a part-time Lecturer of A level Geography. The ideal candidate will have the knowledge and experience to teach the OCR specification, but we are equally keen to hear from candidates who would welcome the opportunity to develop their teaching of A Level Geography. The role will be predominantly based at our Sixth Form site, delivering to year 2 students, taught on a Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning (can potentially be changed based on availability, however still likely to be over two days).

Details

Salary: £5,333 - £8,109 per annum

Hours: 12.75 hours per week

Tenure: Fixed Term until end of June 2026

Annual Leave: 42 days, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (pro-rata for part-time)

Closing Date: Sunday the 28th of September

Interview Date: TBC

Benefits

• Enhanced occupational pension scheme
• Annual Leave entitlement of 42 days, plus bank holidays plus Christmas closure period (pro rata for part time staff)
• Free parking
• Family friendly policies
• Funded flu vaccinations
• Funded eye tests
• CPD opportunities

For a full list of tasks and responsibilities, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Safeguarding

Furness College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and staff. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken, including an enhanced DBS check with barred lists and references. Please refer to the job description for safeguarding responsibilities specific to this post.

Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is 'exempt' from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975 as amended by the ROA 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986.