ATR493 - Basic Skills Lecturer

Pre16 Basic Skills HPL

Hourly Rate:

Qualified lecturer: From £27.69 per hour

Unqualified: From £24.50 per hour

Application Deadline: Sunday, 18th August 2024 

Interview Dates: Week of Monday, 26th August 2024 

Start Date: As soon as possible

Why Choose Newham College?

Newham College shines as a beacon of excellence, lauded by Ofsted, Tribal, and Investors in People for our unwavering commitment to staff morale and student achievement. Newham College is in search of exceptional Basic Skills Lecturers to join our esteemed team.  With an unwavering commitment to excellence, we are meticulously selecting top talent to lead the way in basic literacy and numeracy education. If you are passionate about teaching and dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction, we invite you to join us in shaping the foundational skills of tomorrow's leaders. Be part of our exclusive community, where excellence is celebrated, and every voice matters.

Roles and Responsibilities

Your role will include teaching 15-year-old students’ foundational literacy and numeracy skills. These learners currently exhibit proficiency at a Key Stage 1 level, necessitating instruction in basic principles of literacy and numeracy. The candidate must be confident and fluent, possessing strong subject knowledge in teaching a wide range of literacy and numeracy topics:

Literacy Topics:

 - Phonics: Teaching the sounds of letters and groups of letters to build decoding skills.

 - Blending: Combining individual sounds to form words.

 - Reading Comprehension: Understanding and interpreting text, developing skills to answer questions about stories and information texts.

 - Vocabulary Development: Expanding the students' word bank and understanding of word meanings and usage.

 - Writing Sentences: Constructing complete sentences with correct punctuation and grammar.

 - Creative Writing: Encouraging imaginative writing through stories, poems, and personal narratives.

 - Grammar and Punctuation: Understanding and applying the rules of grammar and proper punctuation marks in writing.

 - Spelling: Learning common spelling patterns and rules.

 - Handwriting: Developing legible and fluent handwriting skills.

 - Storytelling: Enhancing oral language skills through the telling and retelling of stories.

 - Listening Skills: Improving active listening and the ability to follow verbal instructions.

Numeracy Topics:

 - Basic Arithmetic: Teaching addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through various methods and practical applications.

 - Number Bonds: Understanding the relationships between numbers, especially pairs that add up to a particular sum.

 - Place Value: Recognising the value of digits in numbers and understanding the concept of tens, hundreds, etc.

 - Counting: Developing skills in counting forwards and backwards, skip counting, and counting in various groupings.

 - Shapes: Identifying and describing common 2D and 3D shapes and their properties.

 - Measurement: Understanding and using units of measure for length, weight, capacity, and temperature.

 - Time: Reading clocks, understanding units of time, and solving time-related problems.

 - Money: Recognising coins and notes, calculating totals, and giving change.

 - Fractions: Understanding and working with simple fractions, including halves, quarters, and thirds.

 - Simple Data Handling: Collecting, organising, and interpreting data using charts and graphs.

 - Problem-Solving Skills: Developing logical thinking and strategies to solve mathematical problems through practical and real-life contexts.

Essential Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in English, Maths, or a related field.

- Recognised teaching qualification such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.

Desired Qualifications

- Certifications such as TESOL or TEFL can be advantageous (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

- CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

- DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

Applicants should possess or be actively pursuing Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS), along with a minimum of two years' experience in a primary, secondary or further education setting.