Hourly Paid Lecturer in Business, Digital and IT

Job title: Hourly Paid Lecturer in Business, Digital and IT Location: Newcastle and Stafford College Salary: £24.40 per hour Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country.  In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).  The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’.‘ In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study. To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group. The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers.  Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence. We are looking for a Lecturer of Business, Digital and IT English within Adult Learning team. Our ideal candidate will be an inspiring lecturer who has a proven record of innovation and a pro-active approach to delivery. You will have also demonstrated an understanding and sensitivity towards the needs of your learners and used this to help them reach their true potential. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, self-motivated and a team player. As well as relevant experience, you will be qualified with a related degree. You will have achieved a teaching qualification at Level 5 (DTLLS or equivalent). Main Duties and Responsibilities: •    To deliver teaching on Adult Digital and IT, Event Planning, Customer Service, Team Leading, Cyber Security and Business start-up programmes. •    To assist in the development and delivery of a flexible Adult offer, including daytime, evening and online sessions, to meet the diverse needs of learners and the wider community. •    Play an active role in raising the standard and awareness of our adult programmes across the college community, through such activities as open events, outreach, and community engagement initiatives that promote the value and relevance of adult education in supporting future careers. •    Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of assessment and examination papers, developing and preparing flexible learning materials.   Required Skills and Experience: •    Has a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. •    Teaching qualification (PGCE or DTTLS) or equivalent. •    Has teaching experience, ideally within the Adult and Community Learning sector. •    Is well organised and able to manage the peaks and troughs of a varied workload.  •    Able to communicate effectively with students and peers. What’s in it for you? The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes: •    Teachers’ Pension Scheme •    Subsidised Gym Membership. •    Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme. •    Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget). •    Free Parking How to apply To apply for the role of Lecturer in Business, Digital and IT, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form. (If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website). The closing date for completed applications is 27th July 2025 This 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. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community