Job title
Lecturer in GCSE/Functional Skills - English
Job reference
LC1196P
Date posted
21/03/2025
Application closing date
06/04/2025
Location
Lincoln
Salary
Lecturer Scale, Points 1-5 i.e. £29,515 to £37,401 per annum + £4,000 Golden Hello payment
- Rising to £32,257 - £38,523 per annum + £4000 Golden Hello Payment, effective 01 April 2025
Contractual hours
37 hours per week
Proposed Interview Date
22 April 2025
About Lincoln College:
The Lincoln College Group is a place where exceptional, remarkable, astonishing and amazing people come together with the aim of achieving extraordinary things. We are at the forefront of providing exceptional learning opportunities for students and apprentices. Our English and Maths department are expanding, and we're seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic team. Whether you are a university student looking for valuable teaching experience, someone considering a career change, or a retired teacher eager to share your expertise, we welcome diverse candidates. At Lincoln College, you will have the exciting opportunity to inspire and motivate learners.
Responsibilities:
As a Lecturer in English, you will play a pivotal role in delivering engaging and interactive lessons in areas such as GCSE retakes, Functional Skills, and apprenticeship programmes. Your passion and dedication will create a supportive learning environment where students can thrive. Collaborating with colleagues, you'll contribute to enhancing teaching practices and ensuring our curriculum meets the needs of our diverse learner base.
Qualifications and Experience:
To apply for this role, you will need a level 3 qualification in English or related subject, along with a recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to gain a teaching qualification). While experience in further education is advantageous, we welcome applications from individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Whether you're just starting your teaching career or bringing years of expertise, your enthusiasm and commitment to student success are what matter most.
Support and Development:
At Lincoln College, we're committed to investing in our staff's growth and development. As a new member of our team, you'll receive tailored support and access to Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career within our institution.
Please view the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this exciting opportunity currently available.
Our flexible benefits package has been designed around the things our people value most to give them choice around what they need to live well at work, rest and play – employees can access these benefits from day one. As a Lincoln College employee, you will have access to:
- Holiday entitlement of up to 55 days (including bank holidays and closure days) (pro-rata if part time)
- Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - Your employer contributes the equivalent of 28.68% of your pay towards the cost of the benefits provided. Find out what benefits the Teacher's Pension Scheme provides: Key features TP (teacherspensions.co.uk)
- The ability to achieve a LAT Excellence Pay increment, currently £39,684 - due to rise to £40,874, effective 01 April 2025. (subject to eligibility criteria) (pro-rata if part time)
- A dedicated calendar of wellbeing events – Find out more here
- Perks via our You Matter platform - Perks of the job : Lincoln College
- Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities
- A relaxed dress code on Fridays and during non-term time
- Access to Perkbox - Global Employee Benefits and Rewards Platform.
- A Golden Hello payment of £2,000 upon appointment of the successful candidate and a one-off payment of £2,000 upon successful completion of probationary period.
Please ensure to upload/complete your Personal Statement and not a CV.
How to apply: Click the 'Apply Now' button and log in to our Jobs Portal.
Contact Us: Please contact us if you require any further information regarding this vacancy or our recruitment process – hrrecruitment@lincolncollege.ac.uk
Connect with Us: Samantha Crosby (People Services Assistant – Recruitment) /Aimee Bruten (People Services Assistant - Recruitment)
Lincoln College is committed to the safeguarding of its learners and believes that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is every employee’s responsibility. Further information can be found via the following link - www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/jobs/safer-recruitment/
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for similar positions.
