Lecturer: Public Services (Maternity Cover)

Preston College
At Preston College we take great pride in supporting all of our learners to achieve the qualifications they need, alongside the development of technical skills and knowledge that employers and universities are looking for.
We are a "Good" College and Ofsted agree. We have ambition for all our learners, communities, employers and staff.
Our mission is to transform lives through education.
The School of Business, Health and Uniformed Services is crucial to our future development and plays a vital role in the College's ability to respond to local and regional business needs whilst serving the community we are so proudly a part of. The provision of Public Services is an area where we believe new energies, ideas, innovation and subject leadership will have a profound change effect and we are looking for an exceptional candidate to work with us to achieve this.
Job Title: Lecturer in Public Services (Fixed Term - Maternity Leave)
Salary: From £29,453 (SCP 24) up to £39,586 per annum pro rata (SCP34) dependent on qualifications & experience.
Hours: 26 hours per week - 0.7 FTE
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and forward thinking individual to join our Public Services team. You will be qualified to Degree Level and have work experience in a Uniformed Service with the ability to participate and potentially lead on outdoor activities. Our provision is driven on engagement with local and regional uniformed services in order to inspire and support learners towards their desired careers, including where degree entry is required. We would welcome applications from any Uniformed Service background.
If you feel that we are the College for you and that you are the person we require then we welcome your application.
Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 1st February 2024 at 12 noon
Interview Date: Friday 9th February 2024
The successful candidate for this appointment will be required to apply for appropriate disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring service.
About us:
Our mission is to inspire, educate and support our diverse community to reach its potential. We do this by supporting all of our learners and community to achieve the qualifications they need, alongside the development of technical skills and knowledge that employers and universities are looking for.
What we offer:
Preston College have been awarded 'Gold' by Investors in People and we have a wide range of benefits for staff. Some of these are outlined below, for a full list visit www.preston.ac.uk/jobs
• Professional Development Opportunities including staff days and supported CPD.
• Opportunities to obtain qualifications essential to your role and support to achieve them.
• Opportunities for career and pay progression, including annual cost of living increases.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher's Pension Scheme.
• Family friendly college policies including special leave, career break, job share and flexible working (role dependent).
• Free car parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Subsidised health and fitness suite, hair and beauty treatments all based at Preston College.
The closing date for applications to this role is 01/02/2024