Foundation Learning Lecturer

Permanent, Part Time (0.8 FTE)

Your future is here

A place to inspire

In a teaching role at Nottingham College, you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Our teachers bring experience, flair, industry connections, passion and care to their roles and in return we invest in them. Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

Our greatest asset is our people that is why Nottingham College’s promise to you is vast. We believe in changing lives through excellence in education and employment. You would be joining at a time of rapid change and improvement following our OFSTED grading of “GOOD”.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and nurturing tutor to join our Foundation Learning team. The development of Foundation Learning in the City is still in its infancy; therefore, we are looking for someone who is passionate about working with some of the more hard-to-reach and challenging students and providing them with a platform to potentially change lives.

What you’ll bring

The successful person will be involved in developing projects within the curriculum to inspire students and provide wide ranging opportunities to develop their skills, knowledge and behaviours. The curriculum includes aspects of different vocational subjects, Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths, as well as real life experiences that will enrich their learning journey.

The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at the application stage. Please refer to the person specification when completing your application, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process.

Please include a brief expression of interest, no longer than 1 A4 page, outlining your experience and why you are interested in applying for this role.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer, please contact Jo Ritchie (Curriculum Manager) at joanne.ritchie@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 28th April.

A place to belong

Join a diverse, vibrant community of over 1,300 staff and feel welcome from day one. Whether it’s enjoying a cuppa and a chat at our Wellness Cafes, collaborating with your colleagues or making the most of the facilities on our campuses, this is a place you can feel involved, connected and supported. With an attractive benefits package including 45 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, access to a generous pension scheme and perks package, this is a place where you will feel valued and where you can grow and develop. It’s a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference.

Be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that thrives on innovation, creativity, and outstanding outcomes. Our aim is for our workforce to mirror the rich diversity of the individuals and communities we serve, creating an environment where a range of experiences, skills, and viewpoints are valued. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.