The Role
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Lecturer in Teacher Education to join our dynamic team. This is a pivotal opportunity to play a key role in developing future teachers for the Further Education and Skills sector, shaping high-quality provision and inspiring the next generation of educators.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
As a key member of the team, your role will encompass:
- Delivering inclusive, high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across Teacher Education programmes.
- Supporting curriculum design, development, and innovation in both face-to-face and digital pedagogies.
- Providing academic and pastoral support to students to ensure high levels of retention, achievement, and progression.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of quality and standards across the curriculum area.
- Engaging in professional practice, research, and scholarly activity to enhance teaching and contribute to the wider academic community.
- Supporting course operations and contributing to student recruitment activities such as interviews, Open Days, and curriculum events.
Why Join Us?
At B&FC, you’ll be part of a dynamic, inclusive academic community committed to excellence in teaching, learning, and professional development. Whether you're leading innovative curriculum design or mentoring aspiring educators, your expertise will directly impact student success and contribute to the growth of the education sector.
Interested? Apply Early!
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If this opportunity excites you, please apply as soon as possible!
Want to Know More?
If you are interested in this post, please contact Margaret Bamforth, Assistant Principal: Health Education and Science, on 01253 504407 or email Sarah Addicott, Curriculum Leader, at [email protected] for an initial discussion about the role.
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
- Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Competitive pension scheme:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
- Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
- Agile working opportunities
- Enhanced Family friendly policies
- Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
- Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Occupational Health
- FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
- FREE eye tests
- Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
- FREE healthy breakfast
- Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
- Health and beauty salon
- Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
- Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
- FREE car parking
- Car lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email [email protected] should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process
B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here
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