Lecturer - Prep for Life (multiple posts) in Birkenhead

We are looking for two lecturers to join our Prep for Life team. These are 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent roles offering a salary of £31,410 to £43,440 per annum.

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest-quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the needs of the local community. To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Job Purpose/Key Responsibilities:

• To carry out formal scheduled teaching.
• To act as a personal tutor to a group/s of students.
• To operate as part of a team in the monitoring, reviewing and evaluation of all aspects of the programme(s).
• To lead, support and advise a team on the design and development of learning resources in an area of specialism to support high quality teaching, learning, support and assessment for learners, including those with complex and multiple learning difficulties.
• To co-ordinate and monitor data across a team, as required, for Course Team Reviews and other purposes and lead a team in the monitoring, reviewing and evaluation of all aspects of the programme(s).
• To advise the Head of Department on the development of Preparation for Life provision.
• To contribute to the provision of appropriate, high quality activities/course information to effectively promote Preparation for Life.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Full Teaching qualification (Certificate of Education, PGCE or equivalent) or currently studying towards.
• Minimum Level 2 English/literacy qualification (National Certificates, Key Skills, GCSEs A-C or equivalent).
• Minimum Level 2 maths/numeracy qualification (National Certificates, Key Skills, GCSEs A-C or equivalent).
• Able to evidence successful experience of teaching groups of learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (LDD) (which demonstrates knowledge and practice of effective and inclusive group teaching and learning strategies).
• Have knowledge of Entry Level curricula/qualifications.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to plan, deliver and evaluate high quality, motivational and inclusive learning experiences for learners with LDD.

Benefits:

• Outstanding facilities in state-of-the-art environments.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Enhanced family friendly policies and leave.
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer.
• Company is committed to CPD.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Employer Pension contribution rates currently at 28.6%.
• Access to free car parking (subject to availability).

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV.

Wirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.