An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands for a Creative Writing Skills Lecturer to deliver short Creative Writing courses for Beginners and Improvers.

The Oaklands Education group is a vibrant and diverse learning centred community, providing transformational education for over 100 years. Oaklands is more than just a College and is well positioned to be internationally known, nationally recognised, regionally relevant, and locally significant.

Oaklands College has a proud heritage of providing responsive, transformational education. We opened our doors to men and women in 1921. We have provided our students with the knowledge and skills to achieve their individual ambitions and make a valuable contribution to their communities. The College is developing in a transformational way, and we are seeking a Creative Writing Skills Lecturer to play a vital role in our Journey.

We are looking for an experienced lecturer to join our team and play a crucial role in expanding our evening adult provision, and offering Creative Writing courses. In this position, you will deliver short 6-8 week adult evening courses focusing on six main areas of fiction writing, advise students how to approach a publisher or to self-publish. You will also be responsible for preparing teaching materials and marking students’ work

The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering Creative Writing courses to adults, strong organisational skills, hold specialist qualifications or professional training. You should be proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.

Your Day to Day Impact

• To Deliver Creative Writing Courses, to adult students
• Beginners level and Improvers
• Carry out all associated course administration
• Prepare teaching materials and scheme of work
• Mark students work
• Be responsible for learner progress
• Comply with Quality standards
• Complete learner registers accurately and on time

Is this you?

• Ability to work well with students of all backgrounds
• A flexible and solution-focused approach to work
• Effective organisational skills (self and workload)
• In addition to teaching ability, effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of working with people in a learning environment
• Holds a specialist qualifications or professional training qualifications or 2 years relevant experience in the subject specialism.

Why Oaklands?

At Oaklands, your work matters. We invest in both students and staff to ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed and grow.

• Generous holiday allowance - 35 days plus bank holidays.
• Local Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions.
• Ongoing CPD and free access to Adult Community Learning courses.
• Free onsite permit parking.
• Onsite gym and wellness treatments at discounted rates.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through UNO Bus Scheme.
• Eye care vouchers and employee assistance programme.
• Mental health and wellbeing support, including peer supporters.
• Staff development days and annual awards celebrating your achievements.

Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and stakeholders to share this commitment.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive high interest. Don’t miss your opportunity to join a college that’s shaping futures and transforming lives.