Part Time Hourly Paid Lecturer in Teacher Education

Salary: £25.38 Per Hour + £6.05 per hour holiday pay
Hours: up to 18 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract to June 2024

Closing Date: 9am Monday 8 January 2024
Interview Date: to be confirmed    

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!

The Role

As a part time hourly paid lecturer you will assist in fostering a rich learning environment for our trainees on the Initial Teacher Training programmes in line with the Initial teacher education (ITE) inspection framework and handbook.  You will be committed to excellence, offering the very highest standards in teaching and support for ITE trainees. You will also be expected to be contribute towards carrying out teaching observations, both on and off-site, as required. Additionally, you will need to support the work of a highly qualified team to ensure that trainee progress is evidenced and reported through Accreditation Panels and monitoring meetings with validating partners. 

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who possesses a recognised teaching qualification, has experience of teaching in a further / higher education environment and a strong awareness of current developments within your subject discipline and, preferably in ITE.

With excellent interpersonal skills, you'll have the ability to relate to a wide and diverse student population, mentors and learning settings.

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:

• Salary band: £25.38 Per Hour + £6.05 per hour holiday pay
• 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.

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To apply for this role, please email your CV to [email protected]

Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.