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Lecturer A - English

Lecturer A - English

Wigan and Leigh College

Wigan

Salary:
Up to £32,208
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
23 July 2018

Job overview

Lecturer A - English 

Join Wigan & Leigh College on our journey to outstanding

Continually striving for excellence and a strong Grade 2 College, Wigan & Leigh College is well underway on its journey to become Outstanding. With over 6,500 students and a turnover of £26m, the College is in a strong position to continue to move forward and grow.   

The College has distinct ambitions to expand its choice of programmes and services to meet the needs of the local community and support the economic transformation of Wigan and surrounding areas.   

The College has created a community that encourages all students to enhance their learning through wider opportunities and support services; to maximise their achievements and secure progression onto further study and employment. 

Wigan & Leigh College’s English team is expanding!!

Do you want to be part of a rapidly improving team which is vital to the development of our learners and integral to our drive toward outstanding? If so, we’d like to receive an application from you!

We are seeking an outstanding practitioner who can motivate, enthuse and engage learners in English and who have a proven track record of helping leaners to succeed.

The English team work from a dedicated learning zone which brings together the resources and lecturers to ensure that learners have the best possible experience.

Applicants will be expected to deliver on a range of courses including GCSEs, Functional Skills, Adult Awards and Level 3 Progression.

Wigan & Leigh College believe that English is a key area of study which supports students on their progression through College and on to HE or employment.

Our aim is to assist students to become independent learners who can meet standards of English and are able to utilise these in the world of work.

We are committed to ensuring that students reach their full potential and learn in stimulating environment that challenges and motivates, using learning technology effectively to enhance and extend students’ and apprentices’ knowledge and skills.

Do you:

  • Believe that all learners can achieve?
  • Value the importance of English skills to all?
  • Want to embark on an exciting professional journey in a growing provision?

To be considered for this opportunity, you will:

  • Hold excellent English qualifications
  • Have a proven track record of impact (We will also consider recent Cert Ed/PGCE graduates).
  • Possess outstanding subject knowledge and passion for your subject.

The College reserves the right to interview for this post should we receive suitable candidates prior to the closing date.  

To comply with legislation, you are required to obtain a DBS check for your role. We will be asking Protocol National Ltd/Esafeguarding Ltd to undertake this process on our behalf.

The College is only accepting direct applicants for this role, no agency contact is required.

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About Wigan and Leigh College

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Wigan and Leigh College is a further education college in Wigan, Greater Manchester, which has been providing education and training locally for more than 150 years. It employs around 1,000 staff and has a student roll of about 17,000. Further education students can choose the A-level professional honours programme or vocational qualifications such as BTECs. An expanding higher education portfolio of foundation degrees, top-up degrees, higher nationals and certificates is available to adult students of all ages, both full-time and part-time. 

Wigan and Leigh College operates from several sites across the borough: the Parson’s Walk Centre, School for the Arts and Pagefield Centre are in Wigan, close to the town centre. The Image Centre and Leigh College are close to the town centre of Leigh. 

Principal 

Anna Dawe 

Values and vision 

Wigan and Leigh College aims to be a beacon of educational excellence, transforming the lives of the individuals and communities it serves.  Teaching and learning is at the heart of the college’s ethos. Equality and diversity are highly valued. The college and its students work in partnership with others to maximise the contribution made to local, regional and national economic development.   

Ofsted report

“Teachers engage enthusiastically in the development of their teaching skills and readily share good practice among themselves. Staff support learners with high needs exceptionally well so that they are included fully in the life of the college and develop good independent living skills.”   

View Wigan and Leigh College’s latest Ofsted report 

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