Lecturer - English - Functional Skills

Harrow on the Hill

Full time and Permanent

£33,429 - £46,618

We are seeking to appoint a full time Lecturer to deliver Functional Skills English within our cross-College provision, primarily to vocational learners aged 16-18.  This is a rewarding area of the College, and you would play a key role in supporting our vocational learners with their development and to help them progress onto higher courses or the workplace.  You may also teach some GCSE English, however the main focus of the role is the delivery of Functional Skills.

You will preferably possess a degree or equivalent in English or a related subject area (or a Level 3 qualification plus proven successful experience of teaching English/Literacy/ESOL/EFL for at least 2 years).  

You will need to have experience of teaching/tutoring Functional Skills English, ESOL, EFL or literacy, and have the ability to engage and enthuse 16- to 18-year-olds from a variety of vocational disciplines. You will either possess a Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector, or be willing to undertake teacher training, supported by the College.  The postholder will teach one evening per week (Thursdays) until 9.00pm.   

You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with many opportunities for professional development and growth.  We offer a range of benefits for staff including Teachers’ Pension Scheme, wellness platform, staff discounts, employee assistance programme and free car parking on all sites.

The closing date may be brought forward if we receive a sufficient field of applications. We therefore encourage early applications.

Main Purpose of the post:

The main purpose of the job is to teach English, mainly Functional Skills, to students from a range of curriculum areas and to maximise their success.

Duties

Recruitment of Students

·       Participate in open evenings and recruitment activities to ensure that potential applicants and students receive accurate information and guidance.

·       Complete and contribute to the production of accurate information and fact sheets.

·       Interview potential applicants and contribute to the College’s interviewing schedules.

·       Contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of the team’s marketing and recruitment strategies.

Induction and Support for Students

·       Carry out student inductions and contribute to the design of induction programmes.

·       Produce course handbooks.

·       Carry out academic progress reviews, including the completion of necessary documents.

·       Where appropriate liaise with the College’s Attendance Co-ordinators to ensure the attendance, retention and achievement of students.

·       Understand and keep up-to-date with student support and learning support arrangements, ensuring students have full information and making appropriate referrals.

·       Where appropriate ensure that basic skills initial and diagnostic assessments, are undertaken and that students receive effective learning support.

·       Ensure that resources within your subject area are kept up-to-date and accessible to students and other staff in liaison with the curriculum managers and the College’s Learning Centres.

·       Prepare students for employability, career progression and/or further education and training.

Qualifications:

·       Degree or equivalent in English or related subject  (or minimum of Level 3 qualification plus proven successful experience of teaching English/Literacy/ESOL/EFL)

·       GCSE in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or willing to achieve

·       Minimum Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (e.g. DET, PGCE for Further Education or Secondary) or willing to work towards a teaching qualification, supported by the College

Knowledge and Experience

·       Experience of teaching or tutoring at least one of the following areas: Functional Skills English, GCSE English, EFL, ESOL or literacy

·       The ability and willingness to take on course leadership responsibility

Other Skills:

·       The ability to engage and enthuse vocational learners aged 16-18

·       Ability to manage challenging behaviour of students effectively and engage reluctant learners

·       Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

·       Good interpersonal skills

·       Good teaching practice including classroom management

·       Ability to use IT within the curriculum including the ability to deliver effective teaching online/remotely

·       Good administrative/organisational skills and ability to use IT systems effectively

·       Ability to work effectively as part of a team

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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