Lecturer - Early Years (21 hours p/w)

Hopwood Hall College; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopwood Hall College is seeking a dedicated educator to join their Early Years department. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering quality education across a range of courses, ensuring continuous improvement and a positive learning experience for students. Candidates should possess a teaching qualification and relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience of teaching within the subject area required.
• Intermediate level of Microsoft applications, particularly Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Teach on a wide range of full and part-time courses.
• Prepare and mark assessments as required.
• Participate in student interviews, enrolment and induction.

Skills

Understanding of current educational initiatives

Creative and innovative approach to teaching

Intermediate Microsoft applications

Experience of teaching

Education

Teaching Qualification

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Tools

Promonitor

Goldmine

Job description

Application Deadline: 20 June 2025

Department: Early Years

Location: Rochdale

Compensation: £33,359 - £43,752 per annum, i.e £20,015 - £26,251 pro rata per annum

Description

To take an active role in the delivery of quality programmes within the Curriculum area.

Key Responsibilities

• To teach on a wide range of full and part-time courses, in line with the college and curriculum area specifications.
• To contribute to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum in the school.
• To prepare and mark assessments as required within the range of programmes timetabled.
• To promote and participate in the delivery of Basic / Key Skills.
• To be responsible for the continuous improvement in attendance, punctuality, retention and achievement of students in designated teaching groups.
• To produce full, considered and timely reports and references on students.
• To participate in student interviews, enrolment and induction, open days and other liaison activities.
• To work co-operatively within a team and attend all team meetings.
• To fully participate in the college’s ILT strategy including contributing to the upkeep of the section’s intranet site.
• To adopt fully all curriculum initiatives adopted by the curriculum area.
• To maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of specialist areas.
• To maintain current and appropriate resources for all course units taught including Schemes of Work, Lesson Plans, and suitable teaching materials ensuring differentiated learning opportunities are in place.
• To contribute to the total learning experience of students within the curriculum area.
• To ensure the application of Inclusive Learning in all areas of activity.
• Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge.
• Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as may be required.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards.

Desirable Criteria
Degree and/or relevant professional qualification e.g. HNC/D.
How Identified: Application

Experience
Essential Criteria
Experience of teaching within the subject area.
If a vocational area practical/industrial experience within that field.
How Identified: Application/Interview

Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Comprehensive knowledge of the subject area.
Understanding of current educational initiatives.
Creative and innovative approach to the development of teaching materials.
How Identified: Application/Interview

IT Skills
Essential Criteria
Intermediate level of Microsoft applications particularly word and powerpoint.
Willing to undertake IT training relevant to their role.


Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of software packages such as promonitor, goldmine and student record systems.
Familiar with using VLE’s and E Learning packages.
How Identified: Application/Interview