12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Part Time (0.6)

The School of Commercial, Creative and Professional Studies at Merton College are seeking an inspiring and ambitious individual to take on the role of Lecturer - ESOL 16-18.

Within this role, you will teach ESOL across all levels to mainly 16-18 and also 19+ learners if needed using a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies that meet the needs of all learners. The role might also include providing language/literacy support to ESOL adult students.

As our Lecturer, you'll hold a degree or relevant qualification in an appropriate subject and have excellent current teaching skills in ESOL across all levels. You will have experience of providing Additional Learning Support and have current knowledge of curriculum changes and the implications for teaching and learning strategies.

We also ask that you have experience of working to meet Awarding Organisations' standards and have a thorough understanding of the Quality Assurance cycle and your role in it.

Subject to a cost of living review from 1 August, the successful candidate will be eligible for any subsequent increase in salary.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 5th July 2024.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is to be pro-rated for part time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.