Lecturer in Business

Salary: £24,452 - £36,890 (pro rata per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent                         

Hours: 22.2 hours per week (0.6 fte)

Location: Chester Campus

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Lecturer in Business to join our team at our Chester Campus, to provide learners with an outstanding learning experience to ensure they reach their maximum educational and developmental potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and teach on a range of Business courses including BTEC Level 2 and 3;

• Contribute to aspirational teaching, learning and assessment; and

• Keep accurate records for learners’ progress in College.  

Key Person Specification Requirements 

• Degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline;

• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent);

• PGCE or commitment to work towards;

• Proven experience of teaching Business at BTEC Level 2 and 3;

• Knowledge and understanding of awarding body standards and requirements;

• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;

• Experience of working in Further Education, and ideally Higher Education; 

• Up-to-date occupational experience; and

• Enhanced DBS check.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and from current industry practitioners who do not have a teaching qualification. Anyone joining the College will be part of a Lecturer Development Programme which provides staff with a range of support and training based on previous experience and individual need. The programme will offer a range of support and development opportunities, including inductions related to all College systems and processes, an assigned curriculum mentor and regular 1-2-1 support from the Quality team. Industry experts who do not currently hold a teaching qualification will be supported to complete a L4 Certificate in Education and Training and will have opportunities to complete a L5 Diploma in Education and Training.

The full details of the Lecturer Development Programme can be found here [link].

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities, the use of cutting-edge technologies and digital platforms;

• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification;

• Extensive opportunities for upskilling and continuous professional development

• Competitive salary;

• Pension scheme;

• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays);

• College ‘Count Me In’ social platform;

• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities;

• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon; and

• Free onsite parking.

How to apply:

Please complete our application form and return it to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am on 6 December 2021. 

The selection process will take place on 14 December 2021.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. 

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy. 

In November 2019 Ofsted rated the College “Good”. Ofsted praised the College for its “highly-effective” education programmes, which meet the specific needs and aspirations of learners. 

Cheshire College is the only Further Education provider in Cheshire to have been selected by the Government to offer T Levels in Construction, Digital, Science and Health, Education and Childcare, from September 2021. The brand-new two-year qualifications have been designed with leading businesses and provide learners with numerous opportunities to find out what a real career is like.

Cheshire College is a key driver in the regeneration of the region, working closely with over 500 partners and within communities, to empower individuals and nurture talent, taking the time to listen, help and care, whilst always acting with honesty, integrity and trust.     

Cheshire College is on a mission to develop digital skills and knowledge across the community with their new five-year project, ‘The Digital Hub’, which is part of a £5m investment made by Cheshire and Warrington LEP. The Digital Hub aims to deliver skills and career pathways in additive manufacturing and Virtual and Augmented Reality, as well as improve Advanced Manufacturing Skills to expand digital infrastructures in existing workforces and facilitate access to technology within community organisations.   

Chester Campus

As well as our modern classrooms, we have industry-standard facilities which include impressive art and design workshops, science laboratories and a motor vehicle workshop with four vehicle ramps. 

Our strong links with local employers, such as Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever, ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals to support their future careers. Media, games art and design learners develop skills in a number of areas and have access to 4K video recording equipment and specialist software applications.