Lecturer in GCSE & Functional Skills English - Stephenson College

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in GCSE & Functional Skills English to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Stephenson College.

You will teach Functional Skills and resit GCSE English to a wide range of learners in the Department on Level 1, Level 2 and Entry Level programmes together with their vocational programme.

You will be part of the thriving cross college English team who engage in regional and national development programmes to ensure innovation in teaching and learning of post-16 English.

We are looking for someone who will deliver inspiring teaching and learning, alongside monitor progress in lessons.

Responsibilities of this role include;

· Ensure learners are on tracker to achieve their target grades through implementing appropriate assessments and providing high quality feedback.

· To deliver high quality and challenging learning experiences for the delivery of GCSE and Functional Skills English.

· To implement appropriate assessments and assessment strategies and feedback to students through a variety of formative and summative assessment methods.

What we are looking for;

· Be enthusiastic and able to demonstrate the ability to motivate and engage learners through the use of varied high-quality teaching and learning strategies.

· Previous experience teaching English.

· A GCSE English qualification (or equivalent) is essential.

· A relevant degree or equivalent is essential.

· Possess a teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.

· Possess strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

Applicants who demonstrate strong English skills may be considered, even where direct GCSE teaching experience is limited

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campuses offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

· A competitive pension scheme

· Cycle-to-work scheme

· On-site parking

· Access to healthcare scheme

· Subsided nursery fees

· Up to 44 days annual leave per year

· Additional annual leave available

· Generous Maternity/Paternity pay

· Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development

· Well-being hours

· Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding Statement

Loughborough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.