Lecturer in Functional Skills English

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave

Bank holidays and Christmas closure

Occupational sick pay

Teachers' Pension Fund

Flexible working

Family Friendly Policy

Sabbaticals

Induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Bury College is seeking a part-time lecturer in the Personal Development, Vocational & Foundation department to teach Functional Skills English. You will plan and deliver inclusive lessons in reading, writing, speaking and listening, assess learners and provide feedback on progress.

Applicants should have qualifications in English and experience teaching varied abilities. The role involves developing resources, differentiating instruction, keeping records and contributing to curriculum

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in English, with subject knowledge to teach Functional Skills English.
• Experience of teaching learners with a wide range of abilities and starting points.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting learner development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inclusive, high-quality Functional Skills English lessons.
• Develop learners' reading, writing, speaking, listening and communication skills.
• Carry out formative and summative assessment to track progress.
• Differentiate learning for varied abilities, starting points and prior experience.
• Give timely, constructive feedback to support learner development.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, targets and destinations.
• Develop and maintain learning resources and e-learning materials.
• Contribute to curriculum development and respond to changes in Functional Skills English requirements.
• Reflect on teaching practice and improve learner experience and outcomes.
• Advise and guide learners including prospective and progressing students.
• Participate in standardisation, quality assurance and internal verification.

Skills

Lesson planning

Inclusive teaching

Assessment for progress

Differentiation

Feedback

Record keeping

Resource development

Curriculum development

Reflective practice

Education

English qualifications

Job description

This part-time lecturer post in the Personal Development, Vocational & Foundation department at Bury College is for a teacher of Functional Skills English. The work centres on planning and delivering inclusive lessons in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and on assessing learners and giving feedback on their progress. Learners arrive with varied abilities and prior experience, so teaching must be differentiated throughout. Candidates who reach interview will have a public online search run as part of safeguarding checks.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver inclusive, high-quality Functional Skills English lessons
• Develop learners' reading, writing, speaking, listening and communication skills
• Carry out formative and summative assessment to track progress and inform teaching
• Differentiate learning for different abilities, prior experience and starting points
• Give timely, constructive feedback that helps learners take responsibility for their development
• Keep accurate records of attendance, progress, targets, achievement and destinations
• Develop and maintain learning resources, including VLE and e-learning materials
• Contribute to curriculum development and respond to changes in Functional Skills English requirements
• Reflect on teaching practice and act to improve learner experience and outcomes
• Advise and guide learners, including prospective and progressing students
• Take part in standardisation, quality assurance and internal verification
• Contribute to the College's Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement processes

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in English, with subject knowledge to teach Functional Skills English

Experience

• Teaching or lecturing experience
• Experience of teaching learners with a wide range of abilities and starting points

Skills & knowledge

• Planning and delivering engaging, accessible and inclusive learning
• Understanding of effective assessment and using assessment information to support progress
• Learner-centred approach and commitment to helping learners overcome barriers and build confidence
• Reflective approach to teaching and commitment to continuing professional development

Checks & eligibility

• Online search of publicly available information for candidates attending interview

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, treating learners and colleagues with dignity and respect

Nice to have

• Teaching experience in an FE, sixth form or similar educational setting

What’s offered

• 45 days annual leave (FTE) plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Occupational sick pay
• Teachers' or Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working
• Family Friendly Policy
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme