Bath College- Lecturer in Functional Skills

Fixed term contract, 37 hours per week, until 31 July 2027. Qualified Lecturer Salary L5 and above (P27-P35 £32,186.70 - £40,015.50). Interview date: Radstock Campus, 29 June.

Job Purpose

To deliver teaching and learning and administrate assessment processes within the department and across other departments on a serviced-in basis. To work flexibly across a range of courses as required, both face to face and through remote learning platforms. To adhere and administrate Health and Safety policies and procedures. To assist in the coordination of recruitment, assessment, enrolment, and induction of students. To contribute towards the planning and effective running of the curriculum and department. Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students.

Key Responsibilities

• To deliver high standards of teaching and learning and to monitor assessment procedures and processes in accordance with examination requirements.
• To be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe working environment.
• To deliver functional skills English and Mathematics from Entry to Level 2.
• To produce sequencing documents, lesson plans, assessment plans, learning materials and any other related activities that impact on the effectiveness of learning.
• To help co-ordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students’ learning carried out by the course team including tracking and monitoring of student progress.
• To communicate external examination entry and timetable arrangements to the course team and learners.
• To work pro-actively to forward the success and vision of the department.
• Contribute effectively to the Teaching Communities strategy, and engage positively in developing the quality of teaching, learning and assessment.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A teaching qualification.
• Level 4 qualification in English/Mathematics or other related qualification.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the current functional skills syllabus.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Functional Skills English and Maths syllabus.

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year.
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension).
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff.
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme.
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward.
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor).
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus.
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.

About Bath College

Welcome to Bath College, a vibrant and successful College with two campuses, one in the centre of Bath and one in the rural setting of Radstock. We pride ourselves on providing training for the region’s future workforce by offering courses in both vocational and traditional academic subjects to students from across Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and beyond.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.