Are you an experienced English teacher? Are you excited about passing on your knowledge and experience to the next generation of students?
Key facts
1. Part-time, permanent
22.2 (0.6 FTE) hours per week
2. Salary£18, to £22,, actual depending upon qualifications and experience
3. Closing date
Midnight, Sunday 26th October
4. Interview date
TBC
Unlocking Potential - Transforming Lives - Creating Bright Futures
Are you an experienced English teacher? Are you excited about passing on your knowledge and experience to the next generation of students?
The successful candidates will embrace a teaching environment that values creativity, technology, and forward-thinking methodologies. They will build strong, positive working relationships with a supportive and collaborative team of educators and professional services who share the goal of providing a meaningful educational experience. They will have excellent organisational and time-management skills and can prioritise work effectively to meet objectives and deadlines. They will be comfortable with and proactively adapt to rapid changes in educational trends within the sector. They can plan and prioritise their work schedule to achieve objectives, have strong IT skills, and be happy to be part of a close-knit team with shared goals.
The successful candidates will themselves be educated to at least Level 4 and capable of sharing their knowledge with our students in an engaging and informative manner that benefits their passion for the subject.
Teaching experience is desirable, but we seek someone confident in sharing their expertise and knowledge with our students. We would support you in gaining a formal teaching qualification alongside your work with us.
Job Overview
5. Teaching: Deliver engaging and effective lessons across a variety of curriculum disciplines.
6. Curriculum Development: Lead the development of specific subjects within the curriculum, ensuring content is current and industry-relevant.
7. Research & Consultancy: Engage in significant research and consultancy activities to enhance the academic and practical learning experience.
8. Course Verification & Leadership: Oversee course verification processes, coordinate course teams, and provide leadership to ensure high education standards.
9. Impactful Role: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of the related industry by mentoring and educating the next generation of skilled professionals.
10. Classroom Management: To ensure student retention and achievement targets are met, provide a safe and healthy environment in which to work and learn, and ensure that adequate resources and materials are provided to enhance learning, thereby enriching the opportunity and experience of learners.
See the Job Description for full details.
Why choose us?
Kendal College is an FE college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. Under the leadership of our Principal, Jason Turton, we are embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain an excellent education provider for Cumbria and the Northwest region. Our students are focused on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment, and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. The college recognises the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately recognised and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.
What we offer
11. Great career progression opportunities
12. A generous holiday entitlement
13. Excellent pension schemes for all staff
14. Seven efficiency days per year (pro rata) and your hard-earned holiday allocation
15. A college committed to helping every student reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability
16. Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop
17. Employee Assistant Program
18. A comprehensive staff awards, rewards, and wellbeing scheme
19. Membership options to other discounting/saving providers
20. A full range of hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments
21. Discounts in the college restaurant
22. Enhanced maternity pay
23. Enhanced absence pay
24. Cycle to work scheme
25. Blue Light card eligibility
26. Free will writing
27. Discounted eye teats and winter flu vaccine
28. Access to discounted gym membership
Our vision
We will provide outstanding education and training opportunities that are responsive to the needs of our students and our community. All our actions will help develop our students to deliver positive economic and sustainable environmental change both now and in the future.
Our values
29. Excellence & Ambition
30. Respect & Honesty
31. Diversity & Inclusion
32. Loyalty & Commitment
33. A Positive Environment
What we're looking for
Qualifications
Essential Desirable A recognised teaching qualification or be willing to obtain within 2 years of appointment A bachelor/master’s degree in a relevant discipline Level 4 qualification in in a relevant discipline Maths at Level 2 (GCSE A* to C or equivalent)
Experience
Essential Desirable Recent experience of teaching in an educational environment Recent experience of teaching in an FE/HE environment
Knowledge & Skills
Essential Desirable Effective communication and presentation skills Capable use of IT to promote teaching and monitor learning Effective work management skills that can be translated into a classroom Ability to provide high quality pastoral care to learners Effective use if ILT to promote teaching and learning and monitor learning Good general knowledge of health and safety at work in an educational and the relevant vocational environment Comprehensive current technical knowledge and skills commensurate with the required vocational delivery
Applications without the essential requirements will not usually be considered for appointment.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the college is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we will conduct online searches about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal obligation to meet safeguarding duties per KCSIE.
Right to work
You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visas, which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route. All staff must prove their right to work in the UK before they attend an interview.
Equality & diversity
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel they belong and are connected to others in our community. We strive to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics under the Equality Act ).
GDPR
All adults employed by the college are responsible for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
Armed Forces Covenant
We are committed to supporting veterans' integration into civilian life after their loyal service to the Armed Forces. We welcome applications from veterans, and those who meet the essential criteria will be automatically invited for an interview.
Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.