Role: English and Vocational Lecturer
Hours: 21 Hours per week (0.6 full time equivalent)
Salary: Pro-rata, £32,379 - £46,014 full time equivalent
Location: Cheadle Campus (although requirements across the Group may require cover at other sites)
The Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) has an opportunity for an English and Vocational Lecturer to join the Progression Curriculum team to inspire learners to progress.
The Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced candidates to join the Progression team to help us achieve our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success. The role will involve delivery of GCSE and Functional Skills English, as well as vocational delivery. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in the continuous professional development training within the main English and Maths teams.
About you:
If you are passionate about working your specialist subject and sharing your knowledge, skills and experience and have an enthusiasm for supporting young people to gain work experience and progress into paid employment there has never been a better time to join Trafford and Stockport College Group.
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate your ability to adapt your teaching methodology to suit student needs, meeting a wide range of abilities and disabilities. The ability to incorporate employability skills within your delivery would be advantageous.
The Department:
Progression curriculum helps learners to progress in education or on to employment. Most of our learners have SEND or have been disaffected in education and need a nurturing environment in which to thrive and progress. The department offers a range of courses and bespoke provision for learners 16-19 (16-24 with an EHCP). In addition to vocational qualifications, the department delivers English and maths qualifications including Functional Skills, Themed Awards and GCSE.
About TCSG:- A Great Place to Work
The Trafford & Stockport College Group has recently entered the next exciting phase of its journey through the merger with Cheadle and Marple 6th Form College. The merger will provide the Group with a unique opportunity to further shape and direct 16-19 and adult across a wider area with campuses at Altrincham, Stretford, Stockport, Cheadle and Marple.
Every year, thousands of students join us on courses that are designed to further their career prospects, enable transition to higher education or simply satisfy a desire to learn new skills and support well-being.
Benefits:
- 62 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays
- Generous contributory company pension scheme
- Onsite Costa
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Continuous Professional Development
- Free Parking
Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes.
The Trafford & Stockport College Group promotes, celebrates and values diversity and is committed to promoting equality for all. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.
The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 22/07/2024 at 23:59
This position is open to direct applicants only
We look forward to receiving an application from you
This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment