Stanmore College Lecturer in English (fulltime, part time, term time only) Are you driven by a passion for teaching and a desire to share your expertise? Do you have a burning enthusiasm for shaping young minds, fostering educational innovation, and leaving a lasting impact on your community? If so, we have an incredible opportunity just for you! About Us:At Stanmore College, our mission is to transform futures through exceptional education and support. We are committed to helping every student reach their full potential, and we’re looking for a dedicated Lecturer in English to join our team and be a part of this vital mission. Our vision: The college will be an educational hub providing a unique educational destination for local people to acquire the relevant skills, training and education to support them to access and build their career ambitions. The learning campus will be a flexible and accessible place where staff students, employers and stake holders can gather, interrogate, learn, gain skills and progress as well as become a lifetime member of an inclusive learning community. Our values: Inclusive: we value all people · Aspirational: We want to do our best to achieve a high level of success · Supportive: We encourage and support each other · Respectful: We shown consideration for others · Open and honest: We tell the truth and do not try to deceive people · Innovation: We step outside our comfort zone trying things in new ways · Safeguarding: We believe in protecting people’s health, wellbeing and human rights · Ambitions: We encourage students to exceed their expectations. · Student focus: We actively involve students · Collaborative: We adopt multiple educational approaches The Role: As a Lecturer in English, you will play a pivotal role in delivering engaging and innovative lessons that enhance the literacy skills of our students aged 16-18 and adult learners. In addition, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality instruction to students resitting their English exams due to government requirements. These students often face significant challenges, and your role will be crucial in helping them overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve success. You will have the opportunity to contribute to our college's mission by shaping young minds and driving educational excellence. Why this role matters: With recent government mandates requiring students who have not achieved a Grade 4 in English to resit the exam, there is an increased demand for dedicated and inspirational educators. You will have the unique opportunity to: Empower students, guiding them toward success in a subject that is critical for their future opportunities. Transform attitudes toward learning, by fostering a positive and encouraging environment where students can rediscover their potential. Shape the future of young people, helping them achieve the qualifications they need to pursue further education, employment, or training. Why Join Stanmore College? Be part of a college that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Work in a supportive and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional development. Play a key role in helping students achieve their goals and open doors to future opportunities. How to Apply: If you are ready to inspire and support students on their journey to success, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and passion for teaching by following the link: https://stanmore.ac.uk/Vacancies Salary Scale: £26,248- £42,059 FTE per annum Part time salary based on prorata basis of the FTE salary Closing Date: Tuesday, 29th October 2024 Shortlisting Date: Wednesday, 30th October 2024 Interview Date: Friday, 08th November 2024 “We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.” Note: Successful candidates will be contacted for interviews. Stanmore College reserves the right not to make an appointment if a suitable candidate is not identified. Join Stanmore College and help us transform futures—one student at a time. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Lecturer in English (Permanent Fulltime, Part time or Term Time Only) Job location: Stanmore College, Stanmore Campus Faculty: English, Maths or ESOL Reporting to: Curriculum Manager – English Purpose of the role: To provide high quality teaching and access to learning. It is expected that the postholder will contribute to course design, development of programmes and the expansion of the area generally. To teach GCSE English, functional skills, steppingstones and other level 2 and level 1 English programmes. Duties 1. To deliver high quality teaching and learning. 2. To deliver inspirational teaching and access to learning across a range of programmes. 3. To provide teaching and assessment opportunities in line with the relevant awarding bodies and requirements. 4. To prepare and adapt teaching materials including assignments, book lists, assessment papers and handbooks to enable all learners to progress. 5. To prepare schemes of work and schemes of assessment. 6. To undertake the necessary administrative tasks required for the effective operation of the programmes in this area to carry out moderation, assessment and verification. 7. To contribute to the college’s quality cycle. 8. To work with colleagues to integrate functional skills and English into the vocational curriculum. 9. To interview and assess students ensuring ILP’s are developed for all learners around English. 10. To undertake 1:1 tutorial responsibility. 11. To track and review student progress and maintain student records. 12. Develop industrial links with other professionals within the industry to maintain personal research or professional practice in own specialist area for personal progressional development. 13. Ensure all work and assignments give learners the opportunity to reach the highest grades and the work admitted is marked in the expected time frames and given incisive and constructive feedback so learners are clear on the areas they need to improve. 14. Ensure learners are registered and enrolled for each Programme and that achievement claims are timely. 15. Effective promote and contribute to a culture of safeguarding. 16. Contribute to the overall quality improvement plans and key performance indicators. 17. To participate in team meetings, team reviews and evaluation. 18. To respond to curriculum development and new course initiatives within the faculty and wider college. 19. To advise and resource requirement for effective implementation of the English programmes. 20. To liaise with awarding bodies as necessary. 21. To complete all administrative tasks in a timely manner.. 22. Professional development and industrial links 23. Develop industrial links with other professionals within the industry to maintain personal research or professional practice in own specialist area for personal progressional development. 24. Ensure all work and assignments give learners the opportunity to reach the highest grades and the work admitted is marked in the expected time frames and given incisive and constructive feedback so learners are clear on the areas they need to improve. 25. Ensure learners are registered and enrolled for each Programme and that achievement claims are timely. 26. Effective promote and contribute to a culture of safeguarding. 27. Contribute to the overall quality improvement plans and key performance indicators. General Duties: 28. To ensure that the highest standard of customer service and care provided at all times. 29. Attend and contribute to team meetings and quality improvement meetings where relevant. 30. To attend progress review meetings to engage fully in the appraisal performance review process. 31. Ensure that continued professional development is current and industry relevant. The postholder can be required to carry out any other duties consistent with the grade of the post, at any site on which the College may operate. This job description is current at the date shown below. In consultation with the postholder, it is liable to variation by management within a reasonable timescale to reflect or anticipate changes in or to the job. Salary: £26,248- £42,059 FTE per annum Part time salary based on prorata basis of the FTE salary Closing Date: Tuesday, 29th October 2024 Shortlisting Date: Wednesday, 30th October 2024 Interview Date: Friday, 08th November 2024 “We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.” Note: Successful candidates will be contacted for interviews. Stanmore College reserves the right not to make an appointment if a suitable candidate is not identified. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £26,248.00-£42,059.00 per year Benefits: Bereavement leave Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym Sick pay Store discount Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Application deadline: 29/10/2024
