Lecturer in English
Leeds College of Building
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- Full-time: Up to £34,713 per annum, plus a one off recruitment incentive of up to £3,000 (dependant on qualifications). Variable Hours: £27.59 or £23.94 per hour (dependant on qualifications)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 August 2019
Job overview
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
LECTURERS IN ENGLISH
Internal Ref: 0202
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) and variable hours
Salary:
Full-time: Up to £34,713 per annum, plus a one off recruitment incentive of up to £3,000 (dependant on qualifications)
Variable Hours: £27.59 or £23.94 per hour (dependant on qualifications)
As an award winning college, we are always looking for exceptional staff to help us to fulfil our ambitions. Providing aspirational teaching is vital to inspiring the next generation in industry.
We are looking for inspirational and confident lecturers who are passionate about English, have good classroom management skills and are able to inspire our learners to achieve.
The focus of this role is to teach GCSE English. The successful applicant will work alongside an English teaching team of 7 staff. The team has responsibility for teaching the AQA English Language GCSE specification and Functional Skills English across the College. To support this, the team has dedicated resources and classrooms for teaching English.
We are looking for a full-time lecturer and variable hours lecturers who wish to join us in delivering English to a range of students taking vocational qualifications. This will be to a variety of different sized groups and applicants should have relevant teaching experience in GCSE English and possess the following qualifications:
• Subject related degree or equivalent professional qualification
• A recognised teaching qualification
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade A*-C) or equivalent Level 2 qualification
• Minimum of Level 3 (or equivalent qualification) in English
The ability to communicate, motivate and understand the needs of young learners is essential. A good knowledge of learning disabilities and/or difficulties is desirable.
In return we offer a warm and welcoming college with outstanding facilities and an excellent benefits package that includes:
• A well-respected occupational pension scheme (Teachers Pensions)
• Free parking at all of our College site (on a first come, first served basis)
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Superb opportunities for training and development
We welcome applications from newly qualified teachers and those currently completing PGCEs. Equally, we welcome experienced lecturers looking for a fresh challenge or new direction.
So, if you’d like to be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most diverse employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you!
Please note that all applications should be completed online. Please visit the vacancies section of our website at www.lcb.ac.uk. CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Monday 19th August 2019 at 4.00pm
Please note this position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the ‘Prevent Duty’ and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.
About Leeds College of Building
GENERAL INFORMATION ON COLLEGE
Introduction
Following incorporation on 1 April 1993, the College became independent of the Local Education Authority and is now mainly funded, approximately (75%) directly through the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). Each college is a corporate body and is responsible for all matters, including premises, with Governors effectively becoming the employers of College staff.
The College
The College was first established as an independent institution in 1960 and moved into purpose built accommodation in 1969. The College currently operates from three sites; North Street, Millwright Street and Hunslet Lane (Leeds central).
The Courses
For curriculum purposes, the College is divided into three Faculties administered by Faculty Managers and supported by Assistant Faculty Managers, Course Team Managers and Lecturers.
Faculty of Construction Crafts - Carpentry and Joinery, Shopfitting, Machine Woodworking, Furniture Manufacture, Painting and Decorating, Interior Systems Dry Lining, Roofing, Wall & Floor Tiling, Plastering, Interior System Dry Lining, Signmaking/Graphics, Brickwork, Entry Level work
Faculty of Mechanical & Engineering Services - Plumbing, Electrical Installation, Heating & Ventilating, Gas ACS, GNVQ Supervisory, Renewable Energies and Skills for Life.
Faculty of HE & Construction Management - CAD, Teacher Education "A" & "V" Units, Technician Studies, Management Studies, HE Development, Health & Safety, Sustainable Construction and Renewable Energies.
In addition Co-ordinators have responsibility for cross college work which includes Life Skills, Adult Education, Link Courses, IT, Quality and OSAT (On Site Assessment & Training).
Students and Staffing
The number of students attending the College during the year is approximately 5,500 made up of both full-time and part-time students.
The full-time College staff consists of approximately 124 full-time teaching staff and 141 support staff. In addition there are approximately 77 people who work on a part-time teaching basis.
No Smoking Policy
The College operates a no smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted on any part of the College sites. All staff are asked to play their part in the enforcement of this policy.
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