The successful candidates will themselves be educated to a degree level or equivalent and capable of sharing their knowledge with our students in an engaging and informative manner that benefits their passion for the subject.
Key facts
- Full or part-time, permanent post
This role would consider multiple employees on a job share/part-time basis. - Salary
£28,359 to £35,840 (based on full-time), depending upon qualifications and experience. - Closing date
Sunday, 24th September 2023. - Interviews
Week commencing 2nd October 2023.
Are you an experienced Business Lecturer looking for a new challenge? Are you excited about passing on your knowledge and experience to the next generation of students? Have you always wanted to live and work within an area of natural beauty and vibrant culture?
The successful candidates will themselves be educated to a degree level or equivalent and capable of sharing their knowledge with our students in an engaging and informative manner that benefits their passion for the subject. Flexibility is available for a job share, part-time or full-time work.
Teaching experience is desirable, but we are looking for someone with the confidence to share their experience and knowledge with our students - we would provide support for gaining a formal teaching qualification alongside your work with us.
Summary of responsibilities
- To develop a stimulating and exciting programme for learners
- To manage and provide good quality teaching and learning to support student achievement
- To seek to ensure that student retention and achievement targets are met
- To contribute towards the college’s strategic objectives
- Provide a safe and healthy environment in which to work and learn.
- Ensure a high quality of adequate resources and materials are provided to enhance learning, thereby enriching the opportunity and experience of learners.
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
See the Job Description for full details.
Why choose us?
Set within the Lake District's breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site, Kendal College is an FE college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. Under the leadership of our new Principal, the college is embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain a top-notch education provider for Cumbria and the North West region. Our students focus on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. The college recognises the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately identified and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.
What we offer
- A generous holiday entitlement.
- Seven efficiency days per year (pro rata).
- Sick pay and pension scheme.
- Support to help you transition into college life.
- Excellent CPD opportunities so you can continue to grow and develop.
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals keen to develop and learn.
- A college that promotes and supports flexible working.
- A college committed to developing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
- Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to support your students.
- Collaborative working within our departments and campuses supports our endeavours to work smarter and effectively balance home and work.
- On-site canteens with locally sourced ingredients.
- A cycle-to-work scheme.
- A comprehensive staff awards, rewards and wellbeing scheme.
What we're looking for
Qualifications
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| A recognised teaching qualification or be willing to obtain within 2 years of appointment | |
| A degree or equivalent qualification in the related discipline | |
| English and Maths at level 2 (GCSE A* to C or equivalent) |
Experience
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| Recent experience of teaching in an educational environment | Recent experience of teaching in an FE/HE environment |
| Experience of teaching BTEC or A-Level Business/Economics | |
| Experience of teaching HN Business | |
| Digital marketing/e-commerce skills |
Knowledge & Skills
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| Effective communication skills | |
| Effective presentation skills | |
| Effective use of ILT to promote teaching and learning and monitor learning | |
| Good general knowledge of health and safety at work in an educational and the relevant vocational environment | |
| Ability to provide high quality pastoral care to learners | |
| Effective classroom management skills | |
| Comprehensive current technical knowledge and skills commensurate with the required vocational delivery |
Applications without the essential requirements will not usually be considered for appointment.
Right to work
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility and a photo ID will be required from candidates at the interview as part of our standard recruitment process.
Safeguarding statement
Kendal College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
