Permanent, Full Time
Here at Merton College, we are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lecturer in Business and Marketing to deliver outstanding quality teaching, learning, assessment and tutorial support to students from levels 1-3.
Reporting to the Curriculum Manager, you will create and implement teaching and learning using a range of effective learning support material to ensure engaging lessons. You will actively contribute to the school community by identifying opportunities for employment and skills focused study for learners and will arrange, coordinate and supervise practical work, events and assessment projects.
As our Lecturer, we would like you to hold a degree or relevant professional qualification in an appropriate subject, hold a teaching qualification (or willing to work towards) and have excellent teaching skills in Business and Marketing levels 1-3, preferably in a FE College or School. You will have a successful track record of tutoring and supporting learners from levels 1-3 and strong working knowledge of current BTEC Business framework. We would particularly like to hear from candidates who have relevant industry experience in Marketing.
IT literate with strong communication and interpersonal skills, you will be able to work under pressure and to strict validating body deadlines. You will have effective presentation and delivery skills and will be comfortable presenting to a variety of audiences.
Closing date for the return of completed applications 14th of April.
The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.
The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
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