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Lecturer in Public Services
£26,393 - £39,819 gross per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Are you looking for a career where you can change lives? Are you you looking for a new challenge? In this role, you will have an outstanding opportunity to positively enhance learners' lives through teaching at Blackburn College.
The College
Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.
We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us!
As a lecturer you will be part of a curriculum team, contributing to the growth and development of the Public Services programmes within the Technical Centre. This includes a strong focus on retention, pass rates and student achievement alongside pastoral support, curriculum design/development and ensuring a high standard of quality provision is offered.
The Role
Using a range of learning styles, you'll take responsibility for your quality of teaching and related curriculum development that meets learner needs. You'll assess and record learners' progress according to procedures set out by the appropriate awarding body, while liaising with internal and external bodies, including award-winning examination boards.
What we are looking for
You should hold a Level 3 or equivalent in industry relevant qualification and a recognised teaching qualification (or currently working towards). You should have current industrial experience in an appropriate discipline and/or up to date knowledge of current industrial practice. Experience of teaching a wide range of levels evidenced by high achievement rates is also essential.
What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?
You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:
- Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
- Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family-friendly policies
- Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
- Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
- A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
- Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 16 December 2024Interview Date: To be confirmed
Post Ref: 6423
Please click apply and we will email you the full JD, PS & application form. Please demonstrate clearly on your application form how you meet the criteria detailed in the person specification.
