FE Lecturer in English

Buxton and Leek College was graded as a "Good" college by OFSTED and has a team of dedicated staff who take pride in supporting learners towards their study and career goals. Our students have access to industry standard facilities, comprehensive support services and benefit from extensive links with the University of Derby.  

Buxton and Leek College (BLC), as part of the University of Derby are excited to welcome applicants to teach on a range of Maths qualifications, including Functional Skills, GCSE and bespoke provision. Candidates should be prepared to work and deliver at all sites for Buxton and Leek College, according to business need.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated teacher of English to engage and enthuse our students in their development of English skills and knowledge across the qualifications range of GCSE, Functional Skills and Entry Awards. Applicants will be asked to teach young people, adults and apprentices across our BLC sites. We would be interested to hear from candidates who are both recently qualified, as well as more experienced Practitioners, perhaps seeking a new challenge.

Whilst this will primarily be classroom based, we also require candidates to have the digital skills to deliver effective lessons using a range of online resources and platforms (for example Microsoft Teams or Blackboard Ultra). Our tutors will need to be adaptable, creative and resourceful. The ideal applicant will be confident in collaborating with colleagues and will be highly organised and flexible in their approach. 

This is a diverse and rewarding role. Experience of teaching in an Further Education (FE) environment is desirable, however, consideration will be given to enthusiastic new teachers who have good communication skills and a passion to deliver high quality English provision. For the right candidate, we will consider offering an apprenticeship in teaching and skills enabling them to gain their teaching qualification alongside their job role. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our small and friendly team on our journey to becoming an outstanding provider and to help shape our exciting future curriculum. This position is full time 37 hours per week, however part-time hours would be considered, days and hours of work to be agreed on appointment. If you are shortlisted for the role, please indicate in your interview the days/hours you would be available to work. 

1. To be responsible for developing and co-ordinating a specific programme or development within a programme area or across the University.
2. To act as a personal tutor, course leader, and Lead IV as required.
3. To take an active part in course team meetings and activities.
4. To lead a team, if required.
5. To develop and maintain high quality standards in line with the demands of the Common Inspection Framework
6. To participate in monitoring visits for students on work placement.
7. To take an active part in the University’s Staff Development Programme to ensure flexible and responsive curriculum delivery.
8. To take an active part in all extra curricula activities, including open days, recruitment events and external moderation processes.
9. To safeguard learners in accordance with internally and externally set statutory guidance.
   General Duties
10. To undertake such class contact duties for the grade as are laid down in the University FE Academic Contract.
11. To teach effectively (including the necessary preparation) using a variety of methods on appropriate programmes as directed by the subject Curriculum Leader.
12. To maintain currency with and operate within the demands of the Common Inspection Framework.
13. To assess and record students’ progress on a regular basis by appropriate means e.g. marking, profiles, learning agreements, action plans, records of achievement etc.
14. To respond to the personal and social needs of students in the learning situation.
15. To prepare programmes of work and lesson plans, set assignments, tests, examinations, marking schemes.
16. To ensure that all appropriate administrative records are accurately completed and maintained in accordance with University procedures, e.g. enrolment forms, attendance registers, student Individual Learning Agreements or training plans.
17. To ensure that students behave in a responsible manner to a high standard of safety in classrooms, practical areas and around the University campus.
18. To ensure relevant links with outside agencies, education support services, parents and employers.
19. To undertake any other administrative and teaching duties which may, from time to time, reasonably be required within the general level of responsibility of the post, as agreed with the Curriculum Leader.
20. To comply with the requirements of Health & Safety, other relevant legislation and University documentation.
21. To understand and comply with the University’s Equality and Diversity Policies.
22. To comply with copyright and software licensing legislation and related University procedures.
23. To undertake appropriate training and Continuing Professional Development activities as requested by the Curriculum Leader.
24. To work with support staff, programme and course teams as appropriate.
25. To participate in and contribute to curriculum development.
26. To ensure that the College’s Quality Assurance Procedures are completed and actioned.
27. To contribute to the marketing activities of the College.
28. To comply with the requirements of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Prevent, Health and Safety, Quality and other University policies including Equal Opportunities, Risk Management and Equality and Diversity.