Senior Lecturer in GCSE English

Access Creative College London

Part-time, 22.5 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking a GCSE English Lecturer to join our team in London. You will teach English to young people engaged in creative programmes of study including music, media, games development, events and Esports. You will make English relevant to our young people, through your inclusive lesson planning and delivery. You will mark and assess learner work, setting high expectations and motivating them to be the best they can be. You will have an understanding of methods and good practice in"reviewing and evaluating teaching & learning and behaviour management"strategies .

This is a permanent role based at our brand-new London campus. Purpose-built and designed, it is a 19,000-square-foot creative hub for gaming, esports, music, media and computing situated in London's East End.

About you

You will be a role model, providing learners with an exceptional educational experience that will enable them to maximise their potential. You will have up-to-date knowledge and an understanding of the GCSE English curriculum and experience with exam board requirements. You will hold GCSE English and maths at Grade 5/C or above and you will have a degree in a related subject.

A teaching qualification is desirable but if you don't have one, Access Creative College will fund and support you to get one. A successful track record of delivering GCSE English would be the icing on the cake, however, this could be an ideal development opportunity for a newly qualified teacher or English graduate looking to get into teaching.

You will work with experienced, passionate tutors as well as with a support service provided by our Central Team. Working at Access Creative College means working with learners who are engaged and enthusiastic about the education they are gaining.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity . We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees.

What We Offer

Salary Scale: £30,750-37,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Generous Holiday Allocation: 21 days annual leave (pro rata to 35 days) plus bank holidays

Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline 24/7 GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Counselling and Cycle to Work

Staff Discounts & Benefits: Access to a benefits platform which offers discounts at over 800 retailers

Professional Development: We will support you through teacher training that is transferable throughout the Further Education Sector

Paid Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay

Contract Type: Permanent

About Access

Access Creative College is more than just a college; we are a hub for young creative entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of the creative industries. Access Creative College has been delivering creative education for over 30 years. Our course offerings are a diverse range of courses from Events, Esports, Computing, Games, Music, Media and Production.

Access Creative College reaches every corner of the country, with 25 campuses nationwide. This includes our Access Creative College campuses, Access Sport, which serves to inspire the next generation of sports coaches, Access Industry, offering apprenticeships in a range of subjects within Music & Events, Digital and Marketing; as well as dBs Institute, which was acquired in 2021 delivering higher education qualifications up to Masters in various Music, Sound and Games.

Working for Access Creative College puts our employees at the forefront of the development of future creative talent in an environment that allows innovation and entrepreneurialism in supportive and inclusive surroundings. Working in education but with a creative specialism creates a vibe within all of our locations that makes Access Creative College a fun and vibrant place to work.

Applications to reach us by 18th September 2024. P lease note that we may interview before the closing date.

Access Creative College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance.