Functional Skills English Lecturer
- Recruiter
- Milton Keynes College
- Location
- Henley-on-Thames
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 02 Mar 2018
- Closes
- 15 Mar 2018
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Lecturer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Location: Henley-on-Thames Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per yearSalary: GBP18,015 - GBP32,578 per annumClosing Date: 14 th March 2018HMP Huntercombe's education department are looking for an experienced Functional Skills English lecturer / teacher / tutor to deliver Functional Skills English to a diverse group of learners within the prison as part of the Milton Keynes College Offender Learning team. You will be responsible for developing a strong Functional Skills English programme that meets the needs of the learners, prison and Milton Keynes College.This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated lecturer / teacher / tutor to deliver high learner success, through effective teaching and delivery in Functional Skills English. This vacancy would suit a highly motivated Functional Skills English lecturer with a can do approach to education who wants to help our learners develop key skills for the future. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and creative lecturer, who can thrive upon working within a challenging yet rewarding environment, who can offer skills & knowledge to our learners and guide them throughout their courses.Milton Keynes College: Rewards35 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure and UK Bank HolidaysAble to apply for an NUS Extra Card and Blue lights card, offering a wide range of High Street DiscountsTeachers Pension SchemeChildcare VouchersContinued Professional Development OpportunitiesCycle To Work SchemeAccess to 'JUICE' the employees' health and wellbeing platformEmployee Assistance ProgrammeContributions towards Eye Tests for Visual Display usersPlus, many moreThis role is based at HMP Huntercombe, which opened as a prison in 1946 and is currently a Category C adult male establishment holding a solely foreign national population in order to support government priorities on the deportation of foreign national offenders.As a successful candidate you will:Hold a relevant qualification (level 3 or above) in Functional Skills English.Hold a recognised teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE, Cert Ed) or willing to work towardsHold relevant assessor/verifier awards.Have teaching/training or vocational experience in relevant subject area and relevant up-to-date knowledge.Have a proven track record of managing and supporting diverse groups of learners through nationally accredited programmes.Have experience of identifying, developing and sharing innovative and creative teaching resourcesHave experience of working with students who may have little experience of education and training (desirable).Have knowledge of current curriculum and accreditation developments within Further Education and specific subject area(s).Have the ability to teach creatively, adapting to the needs of a variety of learners and willing to explore new teaching and learning strategies.Have good IT skills and willing to develop further.Show accuracy and precision in written presentation.The requirement of this role is to work across the whole prison estate, on all wings where education is delivered.More about the CollegeMilton Keynes College is proud to be an open and inclusive general Further Education College welcoming learners of all levels and delivering an exceptional educational experience. The College offers a broad range of qualifications with more than 3, - 18-year-old full-time students studying traditional A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships and Higher Education. In addition, the College delivers employability and key skills training programmes to 3,000 people in local community learning centres and is one of the largest providers of Offender Learning in England, working with 27 prisons across the East Midlands, South Central and West Midlands.Milton Keynes College is a committed safer recruitment employer. We take extreme care in ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions therefore undergo a stringent vetting process to include DBS for all positions.To apply, please follow the job board application instructions to submit your CV. You will then be sent an email directing you to the College Careers Portal to complete your application.