Lecturer - English (Education & Social Care) in Bradford

Bradford Full-Time No working from home possible

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Bradford College is looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to create a better future for all by working together to transform lives as an English Lecturer within our exceptional Education & Social Care department.

Working in state‑of‑the‑art classrooms, our English Lecturers deliver outstanding teaching and learning to inspire, motivate and develop our students' knowledge and skills. Through exceptional classroom, employer‑linked and enrichment delivery, our lecturers ensure students have the opportunity to either progress to Higher Education or enter employment.

Responsibilities

To teach on GCSE and Functional Skills English courses specified by the Head of Department/Team Leader within the college and in the community.
To participate actively in the development of the curriculum.
To participate actively in the enrolment, induction, monitoring, profiling and initial assessment of students on college courses either in the community or on the college sites.
To devise individual learning plans and provide support for learners to drive their progress, meet or exceed their targets and enable them to reach their career goals.
To be responsible for students' academic progress, wellbeing, positive behaviour and careers throughout their learning journey.
To seek out and respond to the student voice – seeing students as primary stakeholders in their learning.
To be responsible for the supervision and management of students on placements and offsite visits and activities where appropriate.
To act as academic and pastoral tutor to assigned students.
To implement and promote College regulations, policies and procedures.
To participate in relevant Course Committee activities.
To undertake invigilation duties as required.
To participate actively in the maintenance and promotion of close links with employers and training agencies.
To participate in College Open Days; career events and promotional events both on and off College premises.
To provide appropriate information to parents and employers through College reporting systems and open evenings.
To assist the departmental management team with costings and control of materials and equipment when specified.
To undertake additional duties that may be required commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality‑focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, create a positive working and study environment, and embed Equity, Diversity & Inclusion within your core values.

Education & Training

Level 5 qualification or subject specialism in English.
A relevant teaching qualification.
GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale.
GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale.

Experience

Experience of GCSE English and Functional Skills delivery.
Experience of effectively using educational ILT.
Experience of delivering further education including assessment.
Experience of adopting a data‑driven approach to improving learning, teaching and assessment.
Good organisational and administrative skills.
Experience of delivering outstanding learning and teaching.

Benefits of Working at Bradford College

Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 44 days of holidays, plus bank holidays.
Additional college closure days, including a 2‑week Christmas closure.
Teachers’ pension scheme, with a generous 23 % employer contribution.
Annual salary reviews.
Career progression opportunities – 54 % of all vacancies are filled internally.
Free sports and gym facilities.
Free wellbeing initiatives and access to an exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space.
Confidential employee assistance service and on‑site mental health first aiders.
Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback.
Discounts on greener travel – cycle‑to‑work scheme and local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts.
Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student‑led Signature Spa.
On‑site dining facilities, including our award‑winning Grove restaurant.
A host of training development opportunities.
Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025.
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion among our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups.

Safeguarding

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children and vulnerable adults.

Additional Information

Bradford College is proud to be working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer. This commitment reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all staff.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, as a Disability Confident employer, we will make reasonable adjustments to your interview to ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

Bradford College is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all staff and learners.

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