Lecturer in English (A-Level)

Sandwell College; Overend; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Central StMichael’s Sixth Form College is seeking a knowledgeable Lecturer in English to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term maternity-cover contract for one year. You will teach A-Level English Language (AQA) and A-Level English Language & Literature (OCR).

The role focuses on high-quality teaching, supporting independent language investigations and coursework, and preparing students for assessment with strong writing, analysis, and exam technique.

Qualifications

• A degree and/or appropriate professional qualification relevant to the department.
• A Certificate in Education or Level 5 teaching qualification would be an advantage.
• Experience of excellent teaching and learning practice, and of delivering relevant qualifications.
• Experience of preparing and evaluating appropriate learning materials.
• Knowledge of key skills/functional skills, and experience of internal verification/moderation.
• The ability to inspire and motivate students, teaching using diverse methods and adapting to the needs of particular student groups.
• The ability to present information to learners and colleagues using ILT.
• Good organisational and administrative skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• A team player who is willing to implement strategic policy and take an active part in new developments.
• A genuine understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Opportunities in practice, with sensitivity to students, staff and client needs

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, academically rigorous teaching on A-Level English Language (AQA).
• Deliver A-Level English Language & Literature (OCR) through an integrated approach to poetry, drama, prose fiction, non-fiction and spoken discourse.
• Support students with independent language investigations, original writing with analytical commentaries, and coursework and non-exam assessment components.
• Prepare students for A-Level assessment by aligning teaching with awarding body specifications and assessment objectives, and developing extended writing, accurate terminology, critical evaluation and examination technique.
• Adapt your teaching to students’ prior attainment and needs, stretching and challenging high achievers while providing support and intervention for those who need it.
• Maintain stability and continuity over the maternity cover by working with existing schemes of work, assessment schedules and student progress information.
• Take responsibility for courses and course tutoring (which may include personal tutoring), and share responsibility within course teams for the quality of course delivery.
• Use ILT to develop learning materials and multimedia resources, and contribute to curriculum development and planning.
• Maintain accurate academic and administrative records, communicate effectively with management, staff and students, and undertake in-service training when required.

Skills

Inspiring teaching

Motivating students

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

DTTLS

PGCE

DET

DiT

Certificate in Education

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting a knowledgeable,enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in English to join our team at Central StMichael’s Sixth Form College. Reporting to the Head of Section, this part-time,fixed-term position provides maternity cover for one year, teaching A-LevelEnglish Language (AQA) and A-Level English Language & Literature (OCR). Itis ideal for a specialist who is passionate about English education and abouthelping young people achieve their academic potential and progress to highereducation, apprenticeships or employment.

• Deliver high-quality, academically rigorousteaching on A-Level English Language (AQA), covering language analysis,diversity and change, children’s language development, language discourses, andthe relationship between language, identity and society
• Deliver A-Level English Language &Literature (OCR) through an integrated approach to poetry, drama, prosefiction, non-fiction and spoken discourse
• Support students with independent languageinvestigations, original writing with analytical commentaries, and courseworkand non-exam assessment components
• Prepare students for A-Level assessment byaligning teaching with awarding body specifications and assessment objectives,and developing extended writing, accurate terminology, critical evaluation andexamination technique
• Adapt your teaching to students’ priorattainment and needs, stretching and challenging high achievers while providingsupport and intervention for those who need it
• Maintain stability and continuity over thematernity cover by working with existing schemes of work, assessment schedulesand student progress information
• Take responsibility for courses and coursetutorship (which may include personal tutoring), and share responsibilitywithin course teams for the quality of course delivery
• Use ILT to develop learning materials andmultimedia resources, and contribute to curriculum development and planning
• Maintain accurate academic and administrativerecords, communicate effectively with management, staff and students, andundertake in-service training when required

Skills, knowledge &expertise

• A degree and/or appropriate professionalqualification relevant to the department
• A Certificate in Education or Level 5 teachingqualification would be an advantage
• Experience of excellent teaching and learningpractice, and of delivering relevant qualifications
• Experience of preparing and evaluatingappropriate learning materials
• Knowledge of key skills/functional skills, andexperience of internal verification/moderation
• The ability to inspire and motivate students,teaching using diverse methods and adapting to the needs of particular studentgroups
• The ability to present information to learnersand colleagues using ILT
• Good organisational and administrative skills,and the ability to work under pressure
• A team player who is willing to implementstrategic policy and take an active part in new developments
• A genuine understanding of, and commitment to,Equal Opportunities in practice, with sensitivity to students, staff and clientneeds

Teaching Qualifications & Salary Banding

To be eligible for our Qualified Lecturer salarybanding (£32,538 - £49,220), you must hold one of the following teachingqualifications:

Accepted Qualifications:

• DTTLS (Diplomain Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
• Certificatein Education
• PGCE (PostgraduateCertificate in Education)
• ProfGCE (ProfessionalGraduate Certificate in Education)
• DET (Diplomain Education and Training)
• DiT (Diplomain Teaching) – if for a vocational subject

If you do not hold one of the above qualifications, you willfall into our Unqualified Lecturer salary banding (£27,248 - £30,658).

Not Accepted as Stand Alone Qualifications:

• PTLLS (Preparingto Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
• CTLLS (Certificatein Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
• CELTA (Certificatein English Language Teaching to Adults)
• SFHEA (SeniorFellowship)