Hourly Paid Lecturer in ESOL

Hourly Paid Lecturer in ESOL
Up to £21.93 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience 
+ appropriate holiday pay
Variable hour

Lancaster & Morecambe College is looking for an individual to provide high quality teaching and learning in ESOL.  

You will plan and deliver teaching programmes using a flexible range of engaging strategies to promote learning, taking responsibility for the continual development of your own teaching and related curriculum. 

A flexible approach with good interpersonal and communication skills are essential to the role, along with a minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area. 

Benefits of this post include: membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (employer contribution 28.68%); opportunities for continuing professional development; and good staff support services. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Closing date: Tuesday, 9th April 2024

Job Purpose:  

• To provide high quality teaching and learning, specifically contributing to the programme area’s expertise.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

The following list is not exhaustive but provides an indication of the duties and responsibilities of part-time lecturers at Lancaster and Morecambe College which are an integral part of their contract:

1. Plan and deliver a teaching/learning programme using a flexible range of strategies and learning styles and taking responsibility for the quality of own teaching.

2. Set, mark and record students’ work including assessment and internal verification as necessary, and preparing work to the level of examination(s). 

3. Accurately maintain class registers, schemes of work, College forms and records and any other administrative work, and submit returns as required by the Programme Area Manager.

4. Work within an agreed curriculum framework and to agreed targets/objectives, and contribute to department curriculum development activities.

5. Check and authorise student examination entries and notify students of relevant dates.

6. Participate in course/subject team meetings, course/subject and curriculum development, and course review and evaluation.

7. Keep abreast of curriculum developments.

8. Manage the behaviour of students

9. In certain circumstances the following may be required to:
   a.    Accompany students on educational and residential visits in this country or abroad.
   b.    Take responsibility for a particular area of the work of the Faculty. 

10. Other duties commensurate with the grade of post as required.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Closing date: Tuesday, 9th April 2024

• Contribute to the quality improvement process;
• Work within health and safety guidelines and be aware of your responsibilities for health and safety;
• Adhere to College policies and procedures;
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of young persons and vulnerable adults;
• Value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion;
• Undertake professional development to ensure skills and qualifications are up to date;
• Participate in meetings and events as required, e.g. Team meetings, parents’ evenings, etc.
• Work co-operatively with colleagues and show commitment to the College and its mission.
• Adhere to Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers (see The Education & Training Foundation: www.et-foundation.co.uk )
• Adhere to the College Values:
  Community – caring, collaborative and inclusive; 
  Opportunity – accessible, aspirational and transformative

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Disclosure & Barring Service:  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Certificate

Experience 

Essential

•  Relevant teaching experience in vocational subject area as appropriate

Desirable

• Experience of teaching within the FE sector
• Advice and guidance

Qualifications

Essential - Measured by application form, interview and assessment.* 

• Minimum L3 vocational qualifications in appropriate subject area
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in Maths or English (whichever is not the teaching specialism), or equivalent Level 2*
• Teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE or other accepted teaching qualification

*You will be required to undertake a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment at, or immediately after interview, if you do not have these qualifications or cannot provide the relevant certificates

Skills / Abilities

Essential - Measured by application form and interview

• The ability to engage students through effective teaching, learning and assessment 
• Awareness of modern approaches to the delivery of all programmes
• The ability for sustained hard work
• Computer literate
• The ability to work within a team 
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with vocational curriculum teams

Desirable - Measured by application form and interview

• Understanding of Functional Skills

Personal

Essential - Measured by interview 

• An understanding of the needs of students with learning difficulties or disabilities
• A flexible approach and commitment to the achievement of excellence
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Suitability to work with young people and vulnerable adults 

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

JOIN OUR TEAM

Lancaster & Morecambe College is a thriving FE College, rated GOOD by Ofsted and justifiably proud of its strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, and within commuting distance of Central Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire, our industry-standard facilities attract colleagues from across the North West.

We are excited to be working in partnership with the Eden Project & local partners to develop the Morecambe Bay Curriculum to meet future employment needs and to utilise our wonderful local landscape as a unique learning resource. 

LMC is a respectful, welcoming safe space to work, learn and thrive with high expectations for all. Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. We are always looking for talented and innovative people to join us.

Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. In addition to a friendly team culture and a range of excellent on-site facilities, we offer:

• Relevant staff training and development and good progression opportunities
• Defined Benefit Pension Schemes for all staff (Local Government and Teachers' Pensions Schemes)
• Generous leave entitlement
• A range of family-friendly and other supportive HR policies
• FREE College gym membership
• Dedicated Occupational Health
• On site The Salon, Restaurant and catering facilities
• FREE parking
• Cycle2work, a Government initiative that allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety equipment via a salary sacrifice scheme

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form