Associate Lecturer – Business Studies
Exeter College
Devon
- New
- Salary:
- £28.54 per hour
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 11 August 2024
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Lecturer in Business Studies to join a successful team of subject specialists on a permanent basis, supporting the delivery of Business Studies at A level and potentially some non-specialist cover work on other faculty-based courses.
Exeter College is an Ofsted outstanding college and consistently rated in the top 10 FE Colleges in the UK by NICDEX. Taught within the successful Faculty of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences, Business Studies is a consistently popular offer with our learners, with c. 500 studying the subject at A Level.
Exeter College is seeking to recruit an exceptional teacher who will support the faculty in their aspiration to deliver inspirational teaching and putting the learners at the centre of all that they do to enable them to make outstanding progress and achieve their aspirational goals. The successful candidate will join a team of subject specialists providing the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share best practice.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for Business Studies, be flexible in the hours that they can offer and will be committed to providing engaging and innovative experiences for our students. We envisage that this role would be at least 12.5 hours per week and across a minimum of 3 days. Applicants must either have a teaching qualification or desire to work towards one with us. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Business Studies specialist who is; new to teaching, wanting to enter the profession and/or wanting flexible working hours.
Exeter College can offer you:
· The opportunity to teach your subject specialism at Level 3 (only) to our fantastic learners who are; bright, curious, motivated and engaging young people.
· A focus on staff wellbeing and professional development.
· A supportive and inclusive learning environment in the heart of the thriving Exeter city centre just minutes from Exeter St David’s Train Station.
· To work for one of The Sunday Times top 65 Best Not -For-Profit organisations that is thriving and continuing to grow year on year.
If you have the drive and passion and are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning and have any questions regarding this role, please contact the Deputy Head of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences to discuss the role further.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 11th August at Midnight, with interviews expected to take place on Tuesday 20th August.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
We do not accept CVs, no agencies please.
Exeter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Exeter College is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
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About Exeter College
Why Work For Us?
Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi award-winning education provider in Devon, but our vision to be an exceptional college is only made possible with the determination and enthusiasm of our staff. We offer a wide range of fulfilling roles across multiple sites, all with the opportunity for further training and development. We acknowledge our employees’ involvement in shaping futures and making a difference by offering amazing benefits and the opportunity to progress and grow in one of the most successful colleges in the South West.
Exeter College ranked 65th in the 2022 Best Companies League Tables as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to work for, the third year in a row we have featured in the top 100. A Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide an environment where all staff can thrive because they feel valued, engaged and challenged. If you would like to join our team of exceptional people, please have a look at our vacancies below.
Our Benefits
We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:
🔹 We offer two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff
🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a two-week Christmas shutdown
🔹 We have an onsite gym, Central Fitness, and a variety of classes including spinning, yoga and Pilates, which is affordable and discounted for staff
🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees – more info below
🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year
🔹 Our @34 restaurant offers a range of eat-in and takeaway options at very reasonable prices with staff discount
🔹 Owlets Nursery is part of the Exeter College Group, providing high quality childcare at a short walk from the College
🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Sodexo platform, plus the ability to get an NUS Card
🔹Staff can receive a voucher every 2 years which will pay for the basic eye test
🔹 Our H2B spa and salon offers a wonderful pampering experience at discounted rates
Principal
John Laramy
Values and vision
Exeter College aims to be an outstanding, dynamic and thriving college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.
Ofsted report
“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”
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