English Lecturer

Job Purpose:

Are you passionate about teaching and inspiring the next generation of learners? We are seeking a dedicated and innovative English Lecturer to join our diverse team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality education on a range of further and higher education courses, developing specific subject areas, and leading programmes of study.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach and manage a variety of further education courses.

Develop learning materials and mark student assignments.

Lead and coordinate course teams and specific subject areas.

Implement appropriate assessment methods to achieve learning goals.

Provide student guidance, counselling, and support.

Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes.

Participate in research, consultancy activities, and course verification.

Recruit and select students, meeting enrolment targets.

Engage in continuous professional development and training.

Essential Criteria:

Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification.

Appropriate teaching qualification or substantial industrial experience.

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a lecturing or training role within the Further and Higher Education sector.

Knowledge of innovative learning and teaching techniques.

Understanding of internal quality processes and procedures.

Personal Qualities:

Customer-centred approach with attention to detail.

Professional appearance and discretion.

Commitment to equality, diversity, health and safety, and safeguarding policies.

Benefits:

35 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays and two weeks at Christmas.

Pension scheme with employer contributions.

Health scheme membership.

Opportunities for flexible and part-time working arrangements.

To apply for this post click ‘Apply now’, for further information contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

Closing date: 22nd April

Interview date: 30th April

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Government have announced the first-round of ‘Levelling up’ bursaries for new Further Education teachers in STEM and Early Years, running from Autumn 2024 – Spring 2025. If eligible, the payment varies from £2,000 – £6,000. See the full eligibility criteria through the following link – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/levelling-up-premium-payments-for-fe-teachers

Join us in shaping the future of education and making a difference in the lives of our students!