JOB TITLE:        LECTURER – BRIDGE TO ENGAGEMENT

LOCATION:        DOWNHAM MARKET

HOURS:              SESSIONAL/ HOURLY PAID

SALARY:             £25.06 - £31.61 PER HOUR (INCLUSIVE OF LEAVE, PLANNING AND PREPRATION TIME)

START DATE:     AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER 2024

Due to increasing student numbers and investment into our inclusive learning provision we are recruiting for additional Lecturers to join our team at Downham Market to support our Bridge to Engagement learners. 

Our Bridge to Engagement programme enables learners who may not be comfortable at a larger campus to access further education in a small, bespoke campus.  Our group sizes are small, meaning that we can offer a highly supported environment, enabling our learners to develop and progress to either further study or employment.

Our curriculum team are integral in providing learners will the tools, knowledge and confidence that they need to succeed and we are proud of the success of these programmes. 

We have recently moved to Downham Market with our Bridge to Engagement provision, these programmes are designed to support young people with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues. We are looking for innovative and passionate teachers who are confident in managing challenging behaviour.

We have a small and dedicated team at our Downham Market site. We operate smaller class sizes and extended support, this is a rewarding role for those teachers who like to make a difference to young people’s outcomes, both within and after education.

We pride ourselves on our approach to the work life balance of our team and actively support job share and flexible working opportunities. 

Please note that your point on the salary scale will be determined based on both experience and teaching qualifications.  Appointments will not normally be made at point 10 or above (£32,384) without a level 5 teaching qualification and experience.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Foundation team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength.  We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams. 

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (paid for hourly paid staff), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers' Pension Scheme (current employer contribution is 23.68%), discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme.  CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Kerri Benefer on [email protected]

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 28 July 2024, midnight

Interviews are provisionally planned for 6 August 2024

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check.  All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk). 

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please