Lecturer - Teacher Training

Job Title: Lecturer/Assessor Teacher Training

Location: East London

Hours: 36 per week

Salary range: £26,189 - £40,868p.a.

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating.

We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners. 

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the planning, delivery and quality of Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualifications at Levels 2 & 3 and the Teaching qualification at Level 5. You may also contribute to other courses in related subject areas according to your qualifications and experience. A key part of the role will be to plan and undertake observations and assessments in the workplace as well as delivering knowledge-based units in the classroom. You will support learners in all aspects of their course and professional development.

You will have a relevant qualification in the field of Early Years Education at a minimum of Level 3 and a recognised teaching qualification. You will hold qualifications in English and maths to at least Level 2 and a relevant assessing qualification at Level 3 or above. You will have experience of working in a school environment and improving learners’ literacy and numeracy skills in any age group. You will need to demonstrate a sound understanding of the scope and content of the Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools suite of qualifications, assessment and related quality assurance processes. You will have excellent communication skills and can motivate and inspire learners and colleagues.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme (LGPS), employee assistance programme and free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2023 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 2 June 2024

 Date: Post to commence in August 2024

*Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.