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Lecturer – English and Maths / Functional Skills

Lecturer – English and Maths / Functional Skills

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College

Gloucestershire

  • £35,775 - £37,407 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
19 August 2022

Job overview

Reference: REQ000639

Location: Filton and WISE

Salary: Up to £37,407.00 (dependent on level of qualifications and experience)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours:  37 hours

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

Term-Time Only Contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September.

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 the immediate family of SGS employees, and up to 75% fee discounts with University of Gloucestershire
  • 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
  • Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions of over 23%
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 39 days per academic year, 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 well-being resources
  • Subsidised onsite catering services

 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, GCSEs 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.

The Role

The GCSE Plus and Enterprise Department at SGS College has an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding support to students who may have previously had a bad experience of education.  Our students need innovative and creative teaching methods to encourage and engage their learning. 

To maintain the growth of provision within our department and to support various new projects, we are looking for a self-motivated individual who can confidently teach Functional skills – English and Maths on our Level 1 Enterprise programme from Entry Level 3 through to Level 2. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • To undertake all forms of pedagogic work, including 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.
  • Preparation and marking are undertaken to ensure the associated organisational and administrative work. 
  • To support and participate in in-service training and staff development programmes based on individual and College needs assessment. 

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 FE environment 

Please apply online by:  19th August 2022

Expected Interview Date:  To be confirmed

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced certificate as a requirement of the job.

Attached documents

About South Gloucestershire & Stroud College

Situated in Stroud, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is a further education establishment. It is a coeducational college that educated students over the age of 16. It is non-denominational.

Principal

Kevin Hamblin

Values and Vision

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College’s motto is: ‘to be outstanding by standing out’. The aim is to have an impact on all aspects of the lives of the pupils. Teaching is top-quality and students are encouraged to be respectful of others. The college values students who are honest and take responsibility for their actions. Teachers care and support the pupils throughout their time at the college. The classrooms and facilities are outstanding. The aim is for students to develop the necessary skills to reach their dream job. They are pushed to have personal development, as well as academic success.

Ofsted report

“A consistently high proportion of learners successfully complete their courses. Learners’ standards of work and their development of vocational and employment skills are often good. Teaching and learning are predominantly good, with an increasingly significant proportion that is outstanding. Learners benefit from the college’s culture of high expectations and receive outstanding support in their studies. Resources and accommodation for learners are excellent, with outstanding facilities for sport. Governors and managers lead a relentless and successful drive for quality improvement, fully supported by college staff. The college’s highly effective strategic vision and direction place it at the heart of its local communities, to serve the best interests of learners.”

View South Gloucestershire and Stroud College’s latest Ofsted report

Our campuses are based in state-of-the-art buildings in great locations. Filton and WISE are within easy reach of the centre of Bristol, while our Stroud Campus is based in the beautiful Five Valleys in the county of Gloucestershire and Berkeley at the innovative Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help our students achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We’re proud of SGS and we're committed to making the new college the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve Outstanding status in our next Ofsted inspection.


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