Personal Development and Employability Lecturer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

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Job summary

Wiltshire College and University Centre is seeking a part-time, variable-hours teacher to plan and deliver personal development and employability sessions across Salisbury Campus and other sites.

You will teach CV writing, job searching, applications and cover letters, and help learners identify strengths and future goals through practice interviews and feedback. A flexible, inclusive approach and safeguarding commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ qualification in education, careers guidance, employability, HR, coaching or a related subject, or significant relevant professional experience.
• Experience supporting personal development, employability, careers education or workplace skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver personal development and employability sessions, with lesson plans, activities and resources
• Teach CV writing, job searching, application forms and cover letters
• Develop interview skills through practice interviews, role-play and constructive feedback
• Support learners to identify strengths, skills, interests and future goals
• Improve communication, teamwork, problem-solving and time-management skills
• Introduce workplace expectations, professional behaviour and effective working relationships
• Help learners explore career pathways, training and further education
• Build confidence, resilience, motivation and self-awareness
• Introduce digital employability skills, including online job searches and applications
• Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for adults with varied backgrounds
• Monitor learner progress and give constructive feedback
• Maintain safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion and professional practice, and work with colleagues across sites
• Flexibility to teach at Salisbury Campus and other college sites as required
• Commitment to inclusive learning, safeguarding and helping learners achieve their goals

Skills

CV writing

Interview techniques

Recruitment processes

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Session planning

Education

Level 3+ qualification in education/or related field

Job description

This is a variable-hours teaching post in the Adult Learning Courses team at Wiltshire College and University Centre. The work centres on planning and running short courses that help adult learners with CVs, job searches, interview practice and confidence. Courses usually run for about three hours a week over ten weeks, with hours offered only as provision and learner demand allow. Teaching qualifications are desirable, not essential, so careers advisers and employability practitioners are encouraged to apply.

What the job involves

• Plan, prepare and deliver personal development and employability sessions, with lesson plans, activities and resources
• Teach CV writing, job searching, application forms and cover letters
• Develop interview skills through practice interviews, role-play and constructive feedback
• Support learners to identify strengths, skills, interests and future goals
• Improve communication, teamwork, problem-solving and time-management skills
• Introduce workplace expectations, professional behaviour and effective working relationships
• Help learners explore career pathways, training and further education
• Build confidence, resilience, motivation and self-awareness
• Introduce digital employability skills, including online job searches and applications
• Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for adults with varied backgrounds
• Monitor learner progress and give constructive feedback
• Maintain safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion and professional practice, and work with colleagues across sites

Qualifications

• Level 3 or higher in education, careers guidance, employability, HR, coaching or a related subject, or significant relevant professional experience

Experience

• Experience supporting personal development, employability, careers education or workplace skills

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of CV writing, interview techniques, job applications and recruitment processes
• Ability to motivate learners and communicate ideas clearly and effectively
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• Positive, encouraging approach with learners of differing needs and confidence levels
• Ability to plan engaging sessions and adapt activities to individual learning needs

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, including the children's barred list
• Employment verifications and online presence review for shortlisted candidates

Other

• Flexibility to teach at Salisbury Campus and other college sites as required
• Commitment to inclusive learning, safeguarding and helping learners achieve their goals

Nice to have

• Teaching or adult education qualifications

What’s offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site gyms
• Lifestyle discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional development and CPD opportunities