Description
Location: Clarence Street Campus
Subjects Offered: GCSE, AS and A Level English
Applications welcomed from Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs)
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated English Lecturer to join our team at the Clarence Street Campus. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality education and inspire the next generation of learners.
In this role, you will deliver innovative and engaging lessons that promote excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment. You will be expected to create stimulating and effective learning opportunities that support the success of all students. By making subject content relevant and current, you will help students connect their learning to real-world applications, including links to local employers and the wider economy.
You will monitor and track each student’s academic progress, providing constructive feedback to support improvement. Your role will also involve motivating and guiding students toward achieving their academic and personal development goals.
We are looking for a passionate educator with a strong commitment to student success, someone who can bring English to life in the classroom and connect learning to real-world contexts. Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a collaborative and proactive approach to teaching.
In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, along with opportunities for professional development and growth. Whether you are an experienced educator or a Newly Qualified Teacher looking to begin your career in a dynamic and nurturing setting, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life.
- To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review.
- To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis.
- To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons to achieve effective management of the learning process
- Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy
- Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued
- Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
- To set, mark and record work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies.
- To track all students’ progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies
- To provide a balance of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences
- To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play and appropriate part in their implementation
- Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers
- To liaise with Assistant Dean in contributing to the design of programmes and teaching approaches which will enable curriculum areas to achieve high standards and value added
- To liaise with Assistant Dean and curriculum teams in contributing to the administration necessary to support the teaching, learning and assessment within the subject area
- To work with colleagues with relevant expertise to identify and address additional Digital, English and Maths skills for development within the subject area
- To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development
- To communicate and consult with parents, carers and students including Parent’s Evening, Welcome Evenings, events and open evenings
- To ensure that all students in the subject area comply with College’s policies and procedures
- To provide enrichment opportunities that are exciting, motivating and enhance the student experience
- To ensure learners are supported with a well prepared VLE and resources for independent study.
- A knowledge and appreciation of the different needs of learners and effective strategies to ensure all learners make progress
Generic duties
- To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life.
- To take proactive responsibility for Health & Safety to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times.
- To comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
- To support cross college actives as required in particular the key enrolment and invigilation periods.
- To understand roles and responsibilities around safeguarding all learners.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria:
- Educated to Level 6 e.g. Degree or equivalent in Scientific or related degree
- Successful recent previous teaching experience with 11-18 year olds
- Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College
- Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery in Business
- Knowledge and understanding gained from previous experience in delivering the BTEC and/or A
- level specifications.
- Engaged and passionate about Continuing Professional Development.
- Minimum of Level 2 Literacy/Numeracy .
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills, an effective member of a team
- Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves
- Strong understanding of the importance and impact of feedback on learner performance
- Experience using ICT to support and enhance subject delivery
- Outstanding teacher who is student centred
Desirable Criteria:
- A recognised teaching qualification
- Experience and understanding of ALPS and value added as progress measures
- Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers
- Experience with BTEC verification and standardisation
- Fluent speaking in any of the mentioned languages: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Kurdish Sorani, Tigrinya,
- Spanish, French or Portuguese
Benefits
Why Join The City of Liverpool College?
As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
Here are some of the benefits available to you:
Generous holiday allowance
Generous holiday allowance
50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays, plus an annual wellbeing day
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.
Pension Scheme
You'll be part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions of up to 24%—one of the best pension packages in the sector.
Professional Development
We’re passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities—designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career..
Sport & Fitness Suite
Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff, and you’ll have access to our Cycle to Work scheme.
Health and Wellbeing
You’ll have access to our Employee Assistance programme and to free, independent and confidential 24-hour counselling service. You’ll also be entitled to a free eye test through our voucher scheme with Specsavers. It covers a full eye exam (worth up to £25) and even includes £45 towards a pair of glasses. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round. As a member of College staff, you’ll be able to access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons
Travel
We’ve partnered with Arriva to bring you great savings on bus travel. Plus, we offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel—without having to cover the full cost upfront. It’s all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.
Employee Benefits Platform
As part of our team, you'll get access to the COLC employee benefits platform—packed with discounts, deals, and rewards on everything from everyday essentials to luxury treats. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons.
About The City of Liverpool College
The City of Liverpool College is the largest further education college in the Liverpool City Region. With more than 600 members of staff, hundreds of courses, five campuses and over 10,000 students, we are at the forefront of education in our region.
We proudly scored GOOD in our 2024 OFSTED inspection, with several areas graded outstanding. Ofsted described our student experience as “transformative and life-enhancing”.
We’re committed to supporting every student to achieve and progress with the skills and expertise they need for their next step. We couldn’t do this without the people who make this happen every day – our brilliant staff.
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