Lecturer in English (Chelsea Centre)
Morley College
Chelsea
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- £28,205 to £34,778 per annum including LWA
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2024
Job overview
About the role
The Essential Skills department has an opportunity for a creative and dynamic lecturer in English to join the team at the Chelsea Centre for Creative Industries. This post will suit an inspirational teacher with experience of delivering GCSE English language, particularly to resit students, with a commitment to bringing out the best in every student. The successful candidate needs to be collaborative and willing to consult with colleagues across vocational curriculum areas. In addition, they will play an important role in helping adult students progress in further education and employment
The successful candidate will be expected to teach 16-18 GCSE groups and adult classes. An interest in promoting extra-curricular activities would be an advantage, and commitment to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in delivery is essential.
About Morley College
Established in 1889, and with our roots stretching back even further, Morley College London is one of the country's oldest and largest specialist providers of adult education. We provide long-term, sustainable and affordable programmes of lifelong learning across three centres – North Kensington, Chelsea and Waterloo – including 16-19 provision at North Kensington and Chelsea.
As one of only nine Specialist Designated Institutions (SDIs) in the UK, we serve more than 17,000 students through a coherent, student-centred course offer, underpinned by our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities through education in Arts, Culture and Applied Sciences. Whether studying for personal development and well-being, to gain essential skills (English, Maths, IT), to access higher education, or for career development or change, our vision is for ambitions to be inspired and achieved through learning.
Morley College London aims to have a workforce that is as reflective of the diverse population that it serves. The College particularly encourages applications from ethnic minorities and disabled people who are currently under-represented within the College at this level.
As well as joining a creative, innovative leading London College focused on social justice and providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for all, there are plenty of other rewards for working at Morley College London:
- Generous annual leave allowance (38 days) plus Bank Holidays
- Christmas closure period
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Access to an employee retail savings platform, offering significant discounts at most major retailers
- 100% discount on the cost of undertaking a Morley course of your choice
- Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
- On site cafeterias
- A busy events calendar, offering you the chance to attend regular Morley creative exhibitions, student awards, dances, concerts and more
- A lovely work environment, surrounded by creative arts, music and friendly, helpful colleagues
How to Apply
Closing date: Friday 1st November 2024 at 9am
Please download the job description and application form below. Please email your application to recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk
Please note that applicants should apply using the application form and CVs will not be considered. We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants, who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form. Please contact the People Operations team by e-mail at recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk for further details. If you wish to apply for more than one job you will need to complete a separate application form for each position.
Important information
Morley College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times. As such we undertake safeguarding checks on the suitability of all prospective staff, including their online presence and social media accounts. It is a requirement that all successful candidates disclose all social media platform accounts that they hold.
Morley College London is an Equal Opportunities employer. The College aims to reflect the diverse community it serves and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
Attached documents
About Morley College
- Morley College
- 61 Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo
- London
- SE1 7HT
- United Kingdom
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