The School of Business, Health and Uniformed Services is crucial to our future development and plays a vital role in the College’s ability to respond to local and regional business needs whilst serving the community we are so proudly a part of. The provision of Public Services is an area where we believe new energies, ideas, innovation and subject leadership will have a profound change effect and we are looking for an exceptional candidate to work with us to achieve this. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and forward thinking individual to join our Public Services team. You will be qualified to Degree Level and have work experience in a Uniformed Service with the ability to participate and potentially lead on outdoor activities. Our provision is driven on engagement with local and regional uniformed services in order to inspire and support learners towards their desired careers, including where degree entry is required. We would welcome applications from any Uniformed Service background. At Preston College we take great pride in supporting all of our learners to achieve the qualifications they need, alongside the development of technical skills and knowledge that employers and universities are looking for. We are a “Good” College and Ofsted agrees. We are ambitious in seeking excellent outcomes for our learners, communities, employers and staff. Our Board of Governors is committed to a Three Year Plan, which sets out our aspirations from 2023 to 2026. Job Title: Lecturer: Public Services Salary: From £29,453 (SCP 24) up to £39,586 (SCP 34) per annum pro rata qualified. Depending on experience and qualifications Hours: 1.0 FTE – 37 hours. Maternity Leave (0.6FTE) and Fixed Term (0.4FTE) to start end of January 2025. Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 18th December 2024 Interview Date: Wednesday 8th January 2025 If you feel that this exciting opportunity is the right fit for you, then we look forward to your application. The successful candidate for this appointment will be required to apply for appropriate disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring service. About us: Our mission to inspire, educate and support our diverse community to reach its potential. This reflects what we aim to do every day. We pride ourselves on our community focus, with a diverse mix of learners and staff, and plan our curriculum and other activities to give everyone the chance to truly achieve what they are capable of. We believe that we are inspirational in what we do, and that the support we offer to both our learners and our staff is second to none. What we offer: Preston College have been awarded ‘Gold’ by Investors in People and we have a wide range of benefits for staff. Some of these are outlined below, for a full list visit www.preston.ac.uk/jobs Professional Development Opportunities including staff days and supported CPD. Opportunities to obtain qualifications essential to your role and support to achieve them. Opportunities for career and pay progression, including annual cost of living increases. Generous Annual Leave entitlement. Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher’s Pension Scheme. Family friendly college policies including special leave, career break, job share and flexible working (role dependent). Free car parking. Cycle to work scheme. Access to health and fitness suite, hair and beauty treatments and PNE children’s holiday club all based at Preston College.
