Lecturer in English (GCSE and Functional Skills)
North Kent College
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- £30,280 – £37,251 p.a., depending on qualifications and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2017
Job overview
Location: Dartford and Gravesend campuses.
Working hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday), 52 weeks per annum.
We are inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced lecturers to teach, support, assess and offer guidance on English GCSE and Functional Skills programmes.
If you are looking for an exciting new challenge, an enthusiastic and imaginative practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning, have high aspirations for learners, and want to join a forward-thinking college team, then we want to hear from you! Using creative approaches, our aim is to ensure that large numbers of marginal learners succeed at improving their current English grade.
Teaching experience and a teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain) are essential, as well as excellent communication skills and computer literacy.
In return, you can look forward to an excellent benefits package including 37 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension scheme, life insurance, childcare vouchers, free parking, onsite nursery, restaurants and a coffee shop. In addition to the above, you will enjoy discounted sports facilities, gym membership and beauty treatments.
At our last Ofsted inspection we were awarded “Good with Outstanding features” (March 2014). 98% of our teaching staff are graded as Good or Outstanding, and it is now our goal to achieve Outstanding overall.
For a full job description, including a person specification, please visit https://www.northkent.ac.uk/contact/staff-vacancies/302/lecturer-in-english-gcse-and-functional-skills. Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further before applying, then please contact Sheila Dance (Assistant Principal – English, Maths and Support) on 01322 629400 / sheiladance@northkent.ac.uk.
Closing date for applications: Monday 1st May 2017.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. All appointments are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, providing it to the College for review.
About North Kent College
North Kent College is a mixed, non-denominational, further education college in Kent serving students from the age of 16 and above. North Kent College was established in 1895 and has a wide range of learning facilities, including a theatre, training restaurant, hair and beauty training salon and a nursery. In 2014 it was identified by Ofsted as good with outstanding features. The college offers a number of full-time and part-time courses in Further Education, Higher Education, Apprenticeships and Commercial training for companies and businesses.
Principal
David Gleed
Values and vision
North Kent College’s motto is: “Your Choice, Your Career, Your Future,” and believes that all students should benefit from further education to benefit their future prospects. The college works to provide students with a wide range of training opportunities and experiences in a safe and happy learning environment. The British Values of democracy, law, liberty and respect & tolerance are promoted during daily college life with the hope that students will develop a strong moral code. An active Student Council at the Kent college ensures that students voices are heard and promotes skills in leadership and teamwork. Students also have the option of getting involved with the activities organised by the Student Union, which range from fundraising events to sports clubs.
Ofsted
“Outcomes for learners are good. The majority of students are aged 16 to 18 and for those studying long courses, success rates are high and, at advanced level, very high. Students make better than expected progress given their starting points across most subject areas.”
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