As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Lecturer in Employment Services (Future Skills Project)?
This role is fixed-term for 12 months, working full-time (37 hours per week).
Working across 2 sites in Dorset this role will play a part in creating innovative approaches to equip prison leavers with the necessary skills to obtain and sustain jobs for the future.
The successful candidate, will work with those in custody to provide support, motivation, and guidance in one-to-one and small group settings as they move towards release and a guaranteed interview on completion of the course. Through the gate this support will continue with progression coaches and tutors in the four geographical areas below to ensure progressions into work and/or further training.
Devon and Cornwall
Dorset and Somerset
West of England (Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset)
Hampshire
Day to day duties
Providing high-quality, innovative teaching, learning and assessment, across two prison sites with a range of Employment Services courses.
Be responsible for ensuring high-levels of retention, achievement and success.
Contributing to the development and continual improvement of courses, co-ordinating effectively with both staff and students.
Being proactive in marketing / liaising with local schools, sector representatives, and employers with the objective of developing and enhancing programmes of study, ensuring targeted levels of recruitment, establishing strong partnership links, and raising the profile of the division.
Required skills and qualifications
Professional experience in the required occupational area of Leadership and Management and a relevant qualification.
Knowledge and experience of current teaching and learning strategies.
All candidates for teaching posts must possess a recognised Teaching Qualification, or be prepared to gain this Qualification within the first two years of service, with the assistance of the College.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Benefits
Generous holiday entitlement
2-week Christmas closure
Potential for hybrid working opportunities
Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
Generous pension scheme
Local and national staff discounts
Free parking across sites
Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
Focus on staff wellbeing
Wellbeing@weston hub
Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
Annual staff conference with guest speakers
Employee assistance programme – available 24/7, 365 days a year
Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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