GCSE/Functional Skills English Lecturer

Reference: REQ000541

Location: Filton

FTE Salary: Up to £37,407 per annum

Contract Type: Various full time & part time positions

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

What SGS can offer you:

• You will become part of the wider SGS family receiving ongoing support for your personal & professional development, which includes a College Course Contribution Voucher of £250 for all staff, 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees, and up to 75% fee discounts with University of Gloucestershire
• Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers pension scheme, with generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Corporate roles benefit significantly by their access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions and the resultant access on retirement, to a secure, flexible and generous pension, accessible from the age of 55
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days per academic year, increasing to 30 days after five full years service (plus bank holidays) and a two-week College closure over the Christmas period, plus 6 annual ‘subject updating days’ for academic staff
• A proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free car parking at all campuses
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services
• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, engineering to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to degree level courses. 

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help our students achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our first inspection. 

For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/ 

The Role

We are looking for a passionate teacher who has expertise in delivering GCSE English Language and/or Functional Skills (Entry, L1 and L2). The successful candidate will join an up and coming team of like-minded professionals who care deeply about the development of literacy within a Further Education setting. Ideally, you should have experience working with learners in a post-16 setting and have an ethos centred around care and development. 

Any experience from candidates with standards verification, moderation or marking examinations would be welcomed. 

The successful candidate will have an excellent track record in teaching and demonstrate commitment to achieving the best for each student. To support the successful member of staff, there is a highly effective college CPD programme in place that encompasses the development of digital skills as well as teaching and learning; in addition to this, candidates are encouraged to undertake external CPD funded by the college. 

The post requires at least a degree level qualification in a related field, and candidates should hold, or be willing to work towards, a PGCE or qualified teacher status.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To undertake all forms of pedagogic work which may include classroom teaching, tutorial work and associated outreach duties, residential, open and distance learning courses and student placements. 

• To conduct curriculum development work including identification of consumer requirements, planning, development and evaluation of courses and course materials.

• To ensure the associated organisational and administrative work, preparation and marking is undertaken. 

• To support and participate in in-service training and staff development programmes based on assessment of individual and College needs. 

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent or have substantial relevant subject experience. 

• Possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

• Experience working within a HE/FE environment 

Please apply online by: Wednesday 20th October 2022

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed