Lecturer in Functional Skills

Anglia Ruskin University; Writtle; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Relocation package

Job summary

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is seeking a dynamic Lecturer of Functional Skills to deliver English and Maths across the college, including re-sit learners and apprentices aged 16–18, at the Writtle campus. You will motivate learners through engaging, creative delivery and support them to achieve their qualifications.

The successful candidate will have GCSE English and Maths at level 2, an NVQ4 or equivalent, and an endorsed Teaching Qualification (or be willing to commence studies within 1

Qualifications

• Experience delivering GCSE or functional skills English and/or maths.
• Desirable: experience with Entry-level learners.
• GCSE English & Maths Level 2 and NVQ 4 or equivalent; teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English and Maths across college to re-sit learners and apprentices aged 16–18.
• Motivate and enthuse learners through creative and inspiring delivery.
• Support learners to achieve their qualifications and progression.

Skills

English delivery

Maths delivery

Functional skills

Adult education

Education

GCSE English & Maths Level 2

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Endorsed Teaching Qualification

Job description

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

About the Role:

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Lecturer of Functional Skills to deliver English and Maths across college to re-sitlearners and apprenticesaged 16-18. This is an opportunity to join an expanding and successful team who enable learners to achieve their qualification and move onto their next steps into education or employment. Candidates should be able to motivate and enthuse learners about English and maths through creative and inspiring delivery. The successful candidate will have experience of delivering GCSE or functional skills English and / or maths and a track record of learners achieving high grades. Experience of working with Entry-level learners is desirable.

With a minimum ofGCSE English and Maths or equivalentto level 2, vocational qualification at NVQ level 4or equivalent and appropriate endorsed TeachingQualification (or required to commencestudies within 1 year of employment)is essential.

Informal enquiries can be made to Trudy Kielty, Curriculum Team Leader - [e-mail].

Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

All appointments at ARU Writtle are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Children’s Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any prior disciplinary action or investigation related to sexual misconduct or abuse.

This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 andthe amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In accordance with Home Office guidance and the Asylum, Immigration and Nationality Act 2006, ARU has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK and in the role for which they have been recruited. Prior to their start date, the successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

For candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, ARU is a UKVI-licensed sponsor and may be able to provide sponsorship for eligible candidates appointed to skilled roles, subject to meeting the relevant immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Further information about UK immigration requirements and working in the UK can be found on the Home Office website.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.