Lecturer in GCSE English Language - Foundation English
Exeter College
Devon
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23,520 - £38,840 per annum plus excellent benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Start date is September 2023, or earlier by negotiation.
- Apply by:
- 16 February 2023
Job overview
The Foundation English team at Exeter College is dedicated to an experience of post-16 English that prioritises difference, engagement, and confidence: a different experience to school, encouraging new and exciting approaches. English should be inherently engaging, so every lesson we teach aims to showcase the joy of the subject. We are an experienced, energetic and collaborative team that work hard to help our learners build confidence in a subject many have found challenging in the past.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Leader to join this innovative and creative team to deliver GCSE and Functional Skills English teaching. You will join a team of specialists who are dedicated to transforming the experience of our learners in the English classroom. You will demonstrate an untiring drive to support learners in developing their literacy, while managing effective and inspiring learning in the classroom. You will have a passion for engaging and motivating learners who may have previously found English a struggle. You will also be a strong communicator and relate effectively to young people.
A lecturer in Foundation English will be expected to contribute to areas of our curriculum development and teaching approach within the team. Guided by an experienced Head of Foundation Maths and English, and a CAM for Foundation English, a successful candidate will be supported to contribute fully to our continuing excellence.
Applications from experienced teachers, as well as those newer to the profession are welcome; we will be seeking to appoint a teacher with the greatest ability, enthusiasm and commitment to our ethos in the Foundation English team.
To apply for this post please visit our website at www.exe-coll.ac.uk/College/Jobs/
The closing date for receipt of completed application is midnight, 16th Feb 2023
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
We do not accept CVs, no agencies please.
Exeter College is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
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About Exeter College
Why Work For Us?
Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi award-winning education provider in Devon, but our vision to be an exceptional college is only made possible with the determination and enthusiasm of our staff. We offer a wide range of fulfilling roles across multiple sites, all with the opportunity for further training and development. We acknowledge our employees’ involvement in shaping futures and making a difference by offering amazing benefits and the opportunity to progress and grow in one of the most successful colleges in the South West.
Exeter College ranked 65th in the 2022 Best Companies League Tables as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to work for, the third year in a row we have featured in the top 100. A Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide an environment where all staff can thrive because they feel valued, engaged and challenged. If you would like to join our team of exceptional people, please have a look at our vacancies below.
Our Benefits
We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:
🔹 We offer two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff
🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a two-week Christmas shutdown
🔹 We have an onsite gym, Central Fitness, and a variety of classes including spinning, yoga and Pilates, which is affordable and discounted for staff
🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees – more info below
🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year
🔹 Our @34 restaurant offers a range of eat-in and takeaway options at very reasonable prices with staff discount
🔹 Owlets Nursery is part of the Exeter College Group, providing high quality childcare at a short walk from the College
🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Sodexo platform, plus the ability to get an NUS Card
🔹Staff can receive a voucher every 2 years which will pay for the basic eye test
🔹 Our H2B spa and salon offers a wonderful pampering experience at discounted rates
Principal
John Laramy
Values and vision
Exeter College aims to be an outstanding, dynamic and thriving college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.
Ofsted report
“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”
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