Lecturer in Functional SKills- MN11286

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

This role is pro rata, so the salary you will be receiving is £18,341.07- £25,641.18 per annum.

Background to the Post

As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.

Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.

For candidates who are not teacher qualified, do not be put off from applying, as WCG will get you there through our Trainee Lecturer programme. The successful post holder will move on to the Trainee Lecturer programme to achieve the required DET qualification (for posts of greater than a 0.5 fraction).

Essential Attainments

• A degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English.
• Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this.
• Strong Administrative skills, including IT skills.
• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.

Desirable Attainments

• Previous experience of teaching at the relevant level and subject.

Essential Key Experience & Attributes

• The vision, drive and enthusiasm to achieve targets.
• Excellent organisational skills with an adaptable and flexible approach.
• Good time keeping and time management skills with ability to work to deadlines and targets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work as a team member and to communicate effectively with students and industry organisations.
• Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Enthusiasm and ambition for personal and College development.
• A commitment to equal opportunities, inclusive learning, widening participation, and lifelong learning.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours, which support the Core Values of the College.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.

For a full job description, please see attached below.

As one of the leading further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, WCG aims to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.

For our staff, we offer careers in teaching, educational support and pastoral care and brilliant opportunities within our professional Corporate and Commercial Services departments. The professional opportunities here are almost endless and can be full-time, term time only, or part-time.

Our 2018 Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also the first college group in the UK to be granted Bachelor degree awarding powers alongside Foundation degree awarding powers by the Office for Students - meaning the academic quality and standards of our degrees are equal to any university. As a college group, our ethos is that it's not just about the vital qualifications and knowledge learners need to get ahead, but the essential transferable skills to help them on their next steps, whatever they may be.

WCG helps students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset by instilling enterprising and innovative skills and behaviours, which helps them to become successful in an ever-competitive world. That’s why we are always on the look-out for skilled professionals to share their valuable expertise and help to plug skills gaps in their field by teaching at our colleges.

WCG is committed to providing the best experience possible for our learners and staff within a supportive, friendly, high-quality and technologically-driven environment.

Take a look at our latest news at wcg.ac.uk/latestnews and you will see how our students are getting more from their college experience through studying with WCG.

If you share our vision and desire to improve career aspirations for future generations, we want to hear from you!