Youth Work Lecturer (Variable Hours)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Full 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

Professional development and CPD机会

Flexible working with variable hours

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a variable-hours lecturer to teach adult learners youth work. You will plan, deliver and assess short courses across multiple college sites, covering safeguarding, mentoring and inclusive practice.

Applicants should have a recognised youth work degree and an assessor qualification; teaching qualifications are desirable but not required. There is a strong emphasis on practical activities and real-world application.

Qualifications

• Youth work degree or NYA-validated higher education youth work qualification, such as BA (Hons) Youth Work, Graduate Diploma or PGDip/MA in Youth Work
• Assessor qualification: A1, D32/D33 or CAVA; D34 or V1

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess youth work sessions
• Teach youth work principles, values and professional practice
• Prepare lesson plans, activities and resources for short courses
• Teach communication, mentoring, group facilitation and relationship building
• Teach safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Cover equality, diversity, inclusion, participation and empowerment
• Use case studies and practical activities to link theory with real-world youth work
• Help learners understand challenges facing young people and promote their wellbeing
• Monitor learner progress and give constructive feedback
• Create an inclusive learning environment for learners of differing ability and experience
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety and professional conduct standards
• Work with colleagues to support high-quality adult learning

Skills

Youth work knowledge

Safeguarding principles

Assessment understanding

Mentoring & facilitation

Communication skills

Inclusive practice

Education

BA (Hons) Youth Work

Assessor qualification: A1/D32/D33 or CAVA; D34 or V1

Job description

This is a variable-hours lecturing post in the adult learning courses team at Wiltshire College & University Centre, teaching youth work to adult learners. The work is planning, delivering and assessing short youth work courses, covering principles, safeguarding, mentoring and inclusive practice. Courses run about 3 hours a week over 10 weeks, with hours offered only as provision and demand allow, and teaching may span several college sites. Applicants need a recognised youth work degree and an assessor award; teaching qualifications are desirable but not required.

What the job involves

• Plan, deliver and assess youth work sessions
• Teach youth work principles, values and professional practice
• Prepare lesson plans, activities and resources for short courses
• Teach communication, mentoring, group facilitation and relationship building
• Teach safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Cover equality, diversity, inclusion, participation and empowerment
• Use case studies and practical activities to link theory with real-world youth work
• Help learners understand challenges facing young people and promote their wellbeing
• Monitor learner progress and give constructive feedback
• Create an inclusive learning environment for learners of differing ability and experience
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety and professional conduct standards
• Work with colleagues to support high-quality adult learning

What’s required

Qualifications

• Youth work degree or NYA-validated higher education youth work qualification, such as BA (Hons) Youth Work, Graduate Diploma or PGDip/MA in Youth Work
• Assessor qualification: A1, D32/D33 or CAVA; D34 or V1

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' youth work practice
• Fieldwork experience within the last 3 years
• Experience working with young people in youth services, education, community settings or mentoring

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work
• Understanding of Ofqual assessment requirements
• Knowledge of youth work principles, safeguarding, professional boundaries and inclusive practice
• Understanding of young people's participation, wellbeing and personal development
• Sharing practical experience and engaging learners through discussion and activities
• Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, including the children's barred list

Other

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Passion for youth work and supporting others to develop
• Flexibility to teach at Salisbury Campus and other college sites
• Commitment to inclusive learning and a positive learner experience

Nice to have

• Teaching or adult education qualification

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
• Flexible working with variable hours reflecting course provision