Lecturer in English- Coastland College (Full Time) (REQ0067)

About the role

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: up to £31,363 for Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent Level 5

The role

Coastland College have an exciting opportunity to join the English team at our Weymouth Campus.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced English lecturer to join our dedicated team of specialist teachers to deliver English to our learners. We are looking for an individual with relevant and up-to-date subject knowledge and experience, as well as the ability to prepare, plan and deliver high quality lessons.

• Are you innovative in your approach in engaging learners and help them to fulfil their full potential?
• Can you support and nurture students?
• Do you have excellent organisational and communication skills to ensure successful outcomes within the delivery timeframe?
• Can you use innovative strategies to engage learners?
• Do you have an understanding of quality assurance and assessment?
• Are you able to engage a range of learners with diverse needs?

The ideal candidate will have a range of knowledge and experience within the FE (Further Education) sector with recent experience of teaching English.

The post is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a passion for their subject and ambition for creating opportunities for young people.

The important bit

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

We're here to help you

If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.

Don't meet every single requirement?

We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway - you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

Further Information What we offer

Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 48 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro rate for part time roles)
• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over winter break (not deducted from annual leave) and an additional 4 days over Easter (to be deducted from annual leave)
• Generous Pension Scheme through the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Access to Optima Health - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Family friendly policies
• A person centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Free on site parking
• Free on site gym
• Employee discounts at on site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme and free and confidential staff counselling

About Us

What we stand for:

Here at Coastland College, we have one purpose which stands as an ever present and unchanging reminder of why we're here: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future ready and prepared for today and tomorrow's world.

We're proud of who we are and the ambitious, dedicated teams who always strive to bring out the very best in our students. Recruiting more brilliant individuals who share our values and passion is so important to us, so do our values speak to you?

We are Connected: Inspired by our heritage, we play a key part in a collaborative ecosystem - where everyone has a platform to grow, contribute and make an impact beyond borders.

We are Courageous: In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we embrace challenges both big and small - we have the determination to succeed, through deep rooted curiosity and resilience.

We are Dynamic: We embrace innovation, technology, industry advances and hands on learning, in everything we do - helping and challenging employers to ensure they thrive in their sector.

We are Empowering: We create opportunities for all; our staff, our students, our community, the economy and the world - opening doors and helping everyone achieve their full potential.

We are Welcoming: We celebrate diversity, ensuring a safe, inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all - a space where everyone is valued and treated with respect.