We have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in GCSE & Functional Skills English to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Loughborough College.
The Loughborough College Foundation Learning Department has a unique opportunity for an inspiring, dynamic and committed individual to teach English.
Our Foundation Learning courses are specifically aimed at students who are entering education at Entry Level or Level one.
They are designed to provide learners with the skills they need to move on to an apprenticeship, supported or skilled employment, further education, or independent living. You will teach Functional Skills and resit GCSE English to a wide range of learners in the Department on both level one and entry level programmes alongside their vocational programme.
Responsibilities of this role include;
1. Deliver inspiring teaching and learning
2. Monitor the progress of students in each lesson
3. Ensure learners are on track to achieve their target grades through implementing appropriate assessments and providing high-quality feedback
What we are looking for;
4. Enthusiastic and able to demonstrate the ability to motivate and engage learners through the use of high-quality teaching and learning strategies
5. Possess current experience of teaching English
6. A relevant degree or equivalent is essential
7. Possess a teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one
8. Previous experience of supporting and managing a diverse group of students including those with SEND
9. Have strong interpersonal and organisational skills
Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campuses offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.
Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.
We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:
10. A competitive pension scheme
11. Cycle-to-work scheme
12. On-site parking
13. Access to healthcare scheme
14. Subsided nursery fees
15. Up to 44 days annual leave per year (pro-rota)
16. Additional annual leave available
17. Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
18. Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
19. Well-being hours
20. Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.
Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.
Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.