English Teacher

NCG ,
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Overview

Job Description

Newcastle College require a dedicated, enthusiastic and qualified person to take on the role of Lecturer in English . In total there is 3.0 FTE available. The main responsibilities of this role include the delivery and assessment of high quality learning programmes in English , across a range of levels of further education, higher education and / or apprenticeship provision, as well as undertaking a range of programme leadership, tutorial and programme administration duties. This post requires a strong background in GCSE and FS English and the candidate must have proven track record of professional / vocational expertise in the sector. The candidate must be qualified to honours degree level (Level 6) or qualified to the industry-recognised standard in a relevant field, hold a post-16 teaching qualification and English and maths qualifications at level 2, or be willing to achieve these within an agreed timeframe. It is desirable that the candidate has experience of effective programme leadership in FE, HE and / or Apprenticeships and has a proven track record of successful teaching and assessment practice. An ability to self-manage workload, meet deadlines alongside strong oral and written communication skills and good IT skills are also essential. The hours of work will be flexible and may include evening and weekends according to demand. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a well-motivated, cohesive and successful team. The English and Maths department is a well-respected and positive place to work, where colleagues work effectively together to ensure all stakeholders get the best value from every aspect of the curriculum. Newcastle College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. At Newcastle College values are not just about what we do, but also about how we do things. Our values underpin the culture and beliefs of our organisation, we expect all our staff to demonstrate behaviours in line with our three core values. 1. Valuing Our People, 2. Ownership and 3. Being Open and Honest. As part of the NCG Group, Newcastle College offers an excellent benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement , access to the Teachers' pension scheme (for teaching posts) or Local Government pension scheme (non-teaching posts), company sick pay, free on-site parking, cycle to work scheme, free gym membership and much more. To view Job Description, Person Specification and NCG Values Pack please click the document attachment above. No agency applications will be accepted.