Location: Sandwell, West Bromwich

Working Hours: 37 per week

Salary: £25,611 - £46,263 pro rata, per annum (Lecturer Scale)

Lecturer in Functional Skills (English)

We are excited to share that we are currently recruiting for a Lecturer in Functional Skills (English) to join our dedicated team on a full-time, fixed term contract till July 2025. We are one of the biggest Functional Skills providers in the country and are looking for someone dynamic to join us. Our institution is committed to providing exceptional education and fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for planning, delivering and ensuring you work collaboratively with learners, you will successfully deliver English Functional Skills and design learning plans to suit individual needs, enable them to achieve their qualifications.  

You will undertake a teaching load, which is in line with agreed contract and support the department with additional duties as and when necessary.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Functional Skills, a commitment to student development, and a passion for teaching. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to inspire and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.

To be successful you will have a recognised teaching qualification, (L5 or above) and experience of working within teaching Functional Skills English. You will be inspirational in your teaching and demonstrate the ability to motivate our learners to achieve their targets and career ambitions.

Benefits

• Very competitive salaries that have seen sector leading pay awards
• Excellent annual leave entitlements for all (between 35 and 50 annual leave days, as well as 8 bank holiday days, and additional time off over the Christmas period!)
• Dedication to career development and progression through dedicated development days, talent schemes and much more
• Recognition for great work through awards, events and celebration days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to onsite facilities with discounted rates on services including Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks
• Use of the College gym facilities as well as discounts at local gyms
• Generous pension schemes (23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles, 21.5% employer contribution for non-teaching roles)
• Access to a huge range of high street discounts
• Free will writing
• Travel discounts including local bus, tram, train, as well as cross country coach and trains
• Free flu vaccine
• Free confidential counselling service and wellness platforms