Lecturer – Painting and Decorating (Maternity Cover)

Nelson and Colne College; Accrington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic educational team as a Painting & Decorating Lecturer, where you will inspire students and drive apprenticeship programs. This exciting role offers the opportunity to teach a range of Painting & Decorating courses, develop high-quality resources, and engage with employers to enhance student learning. As part of a college group recognized for its outstanding educational standards, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of students in a supportive and innovative environment. With generous benefits and a commitment to professional development, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in vocational education.

Benefits

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Minimum level 3 qualification in a related subject required.

Responsibilities

• Drive apprenticeships and employer engagement.
• Teach on Painting & Decorating programmes from Entry level to Level 3.
• Regularly assess students to track and monitor progress.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Apprenticeship Delivery

Student Assessment

Resource Development

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Level 3 Qualification in a related subject

Recognised teaching qualification

Higher degree or advanced qualification

Job description

Lecturer - Painting and Decorating (Maternity Cover)
Salary: Up to £39,340 per annum, dependent on experience (pay award pending)
Hours: 35 per week
Working Weeks: 52 per year
Contract Type: Fixed Term- Until June 2026
Site: Accrington and Rossendale College
Closing Date: Sunday 30 March 2025
Interview Date: TBC

Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?'

Our Organisation
Nelson and Colne College Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges - Nelson & Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning & Accrington & Rossendale College. Our College Group is now the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as Outstanding' under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding career prospects.

The Exciting Role
A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Painting & Decorating Lecturer to join our student-focused team on a fixed-term basis. This role will start in August 2025. We would particularly like candidates with experience of delivering on apprenticeships. Applications on a part-time basis will also be considered.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Accrington & Rossendale College but may be required to travel across sites.

What You Will Be Doing:
For candidates with relevant experience, have specific responsibility for driving apprenticeships and employer engagement
Teach on other Painting & Decorating programmes as required (Entry level to Level 3)
Be up to date, plan and prepare high-quality teaching as required by your Line Manager
Develop and share resources for the subject including maintaining effective links across college for resources
Regularly assess students in order to track and monitor progress

What We Are Looking For:
4 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above
Minimum level 3 qualification in a related subject
Recognised teaching and assessor qualification or a willingness to achieve this within three years of appointment
A higher degree or advanced qualification
Assessor and Verifier Qualifications

What We Offer in Return:
Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/

Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team [e-mail]
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.