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Lecturer - English

Lecturer - English

Wirral Metropolitan College

Birkenhead

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
12 November 2018

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a full time English Lecturer to join our experienced team to support the department's growth in GCSE/Functional English.  To succeed in this role we are looking for an experienced English Lecturer who is able to evidence their successful experience of teaching English from Entry Level to GCSE level.  

The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of GCSE English specifications and/or Functional Skills standards. They will also be able to demonstrate experience of developing and delivering customised, differentiated learning materials and/or innovative curriculum which meet the needs of students.  

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you!  Candidates will hold a teaching qualification, and already hold or be undertaking a specialist Level 4/5 English qualification.    

This post will involve working 35 hours per week and will require working at any of our College campuses across Birkenhead.  

Closing date for applications:      12/11/18 

Interview date:                                 21/11/18  

All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed.  Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality and diversity as a core value.  

The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.

About Wirral Metropolitan College

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+44 151 551 7777

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Who we are

Wirral Met College is a large College of Further and Higher Education, supporting over 5,000 students every year, studying a range of courses from entry level to higher education, with a particular emphasis on the development of vocational skills. The college provides a wide range of post-16 education and training including 16–19 study programmes in vocational areas, adult learning programmes, apprenticeships and traineeships.

Our Vision

To be an outstanding college.

Our Mission

We will enhance the economic prosperity of young people, adults and employers through high quality, work-related education and training.

Our Values

  • Success 
  • Passion 
  • Integrity 
  • Respect 
  • Opportunity

Our Campuses

We have four campuses, three of which are in Birkenhead and one in Bebington. Conway Park Campus has excellent learning facilities including the Birches Restaurant where students studying on Hospitality and Catering courses and learn through practical and theoretical sessions. The Hair and Beauty Salons are commercially run and open to the public, enabling students to practise their skills in a real working salon.

At our Twelve Quays Campus, you will find many areas of study including our Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) centre which opened last year complete with the latest digital technology, engineering workshops and laboratories. The Twelve Quays Campus is also home to our Logistics and Warehousing Centre, Higher Education (HE) Centre and Art, Media and Music studios.

Our Wirral Waters Campus is based in the Wirral Waters Enterprise Zone and is dedicated to providing education and training for the Construction sector. Students can study Brickwork, Carpentry & Joinery, Electrical Installation, Painting, Design & Decoration, Plastering, and Plumbing & Gas Installation at this campus.

Sport, Outdoor Education and Public Services courses are held at the College’s Oval Campus in Bebington (next to the Oval Leisure Centre), where students take part in a wide range of outdoor activities, and students have access to the Oval Leisure Centre facilities.

Wirral Met College – do you want to join us on our journey?

At Wirral Met College we are constantly striving to improve our services to students and local business and are looking for staff who share the same enthusiasm.

In return, staff can expect our commitment to their personal and professional development plus a benefits package including generous holiday entitlement plus public holidays, efficiency days and a pension scheme.

Ofsted Inspection October 2017

Wirral Met College’s Inspection Grades:

Effectiveness of leadership and management           Good

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment           Good

Personal development, behaviour and welfare          Good

Outcomes for learners                                                                Good

What Ofsted said:

“Students develop excellent skills to prepare them for the workplace” 

“Students make very good progress” 

“Teachers have high expectations of students” 

“Students’ behaviour in college is excellent” 

“Education and training for students with high needs is outstanding”

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