Lecturer in Foundation Learning (Hair & Beauty)

Working Hours: 28 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary: £26,772 - £40,052 FTE (Actual Salary £21,417.60 - £32,041.60 per annum)

Annual Leave: 40 days per annum (pro‑rate from a full‑time entitlement of 42 days)

As our Lecturer in Foundation Learning (Hair & Beauty), you will work with learners across a range of foundation programmes, supporting them to develop the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to progress into further study, employment or wider opportunities. The successful candidate will have a hair and beauty background and be able to use this to deliver engaging, inclusive and practical learning experiences. You will support learners with a range of needs, including those with SEND, and will be confident in adapting your teaching approach to ensure learners are able to access the curriculum and achieve their goals. The post holder will need to be innovative, flexible and learner‑focused, with the ability to create a positive and supportive learning environment. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment, while also contributing to curriculum planning, learner progress, and the wider development of the provision.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high quality teaching and learning, ensuring stretch, challenge and engagement of students of all ages and abilities
• Planning, preparing and updating all relevant teaching documentation including schemes of work, lesson plans and online learning materials, using Canvas
• Coordinating and supporting course activities which will support the achievement of curriculum area targets
• Taking responsibility for and facilitating academic tutorials for students
• Being involved in the marketing, promotion, recruitment and interviewing of students, including attending open events, school tasters and enrolment events, amongst other activities
• Assessing, monitoring, and recording feedback to students to facilitate their best achievement using the College’s data systems and processes, working to exam board guidelines and quality systems
• Leading, coordinating and supporting IV/IQA processes within the curriculum area
• Working closely with staff and managers within the College to ensure consistency and best practice is shared
• Contributing to the quality assurance processes and curriculum design within the area
• Maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of their subject specialism
• Completing all mandatory training in a timely manner and ensuring that training is updated in accordance with College guidance/regulations
• Actively complying and contributing to the College’s policies and procedures, particularly in relation to Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection

Qualifications

• Subject specialism (minimum Level 3/4)
• Cert. Ed/PGCE or willingness to work towards GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Experience of working in an academic setting and working with learners to support their needs
• Knowledge of the specialist sector
• Organisational, administrative and time management skills
• Ability to use own initiative to develop and improve the service within the constraints of the College policy and procedures

Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that this post is subject to regulated activity.