Lecturer-English (Adult Skills)

Are you a current Lecturer – English looking to work in a supportive, forward-thinking college?

We’re recruiting for a Lecturer-English to join our Adult Skills team on a full time, permanent basis.

The salary scale for this role is £25,494 – £44,526 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, depending on qualifications and experience.

The Lecturer-English (Adult Skills)  Role;

You’ll provide inspiration, skill and practical experience to students across our department’s courses. You’ll also contribute to the development of our course offer, building on our innovative provision.

Key responsibilities of our Lecturer-English (Adult Skills) ;

Plan and develops lessons, including the development of schemes of work
Develop and implement learner-centred assessment methods, with focus on constructive and development feedback for our students
Encourage, monitor and report on the attendance, progress and achievements of students
Ensure safe working environments for students and colleagues, enforce health and safety standard in your area, ensuring all students understand and comply
Undertake personal coaching and pastoral responsibilities for designated students in order to support them in their own development and future progression
Keep abreast of industry developments in your specialist area to ensure the relevance and continued employability of our students
Actively participate in continuing professional development around theory and practice within the education sector
Our ideal Lecturer-English (Adult Skills)  should have the following qualifications, skills and experience;

Hold a teaching qualification and have experience of teaching in the Further or Higher Education sectors
OR

Have a level 3 qualification in the subject relevant to the course you will be delivering, and be prepared to undertake a Further Education teaching qualification with our support, as part of our Passport to Teaching programme
All applicants should have good administrative skills and be able to accurately track students’ attendance, progress and achievements.

If you are passionate about upskilling the future generation in your subject, then we want to hear from you!

You will need to submit a covering letter within your application , demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.

PLEASE NOTE;

All application forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting.
We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline.
This role is exempt form the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Safeguarding

All employment offers are made subject  to checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependant on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Childrens Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

You will be required to become familiar with the College’s policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Closing date for applications: 30/06/2025

If you would like to learn more about our Lecturer-English (Adult Skills) role, then please click ‘apply’ today!