Lecturer in Public Services

Your Day-to-Day Impact

• Teaching on a range of Public Services programmes as required.

• Interviewing, guiding, selecting, and inducting learners onto appropriate courses.

• Carrying out initial and diagnostic assessments to support learner success.

• Monitoring learner progress and providing regular, constructive feedback to help students achieve their goals.

• Contributing to curriculum development, design, review, and evaluation, ensuring programmes remain current, relevant, and engaging.

• Developing and maintaining high-quality learning materials, including schemes of work, lesson plans, course handbooks, and course reviews.

• Supporting internal quality assurance processes, including Internal Verification activities, and liaising with External Verifiers where required.

• Maintaining accurate course files and records and contributing to quality reporting processes.

• Acting as a Personal Tutor, providing guidance and signposting learners to additional support services when appropriate.

• Representing the College at open events, parents' evenings, employer engagement activities, and community events.

Is This You?

Experience

• Experience teaching or training within Public Services or a related area.

• Knowledge of further education, vocational learning, or skills-based training is desirable.

• Experience supporting learners through assessment, progression, and achievement.

Communication

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to motivate, engage, and inspire learners from a variety of backgrounds.

• Confident working collaboratively with colleagues, employers, parents, and external stakeholders.

Organisation

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

• Attention to detail in maintaining learner records, course documentation, and quality assurance processes.

Curriculum Development

• Ability to contribute positively to curriculum planning, improvement, and innovation.

• Commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment.

Inclusion and Support

• A learner-focused approach with a commitment to supporting achievement and progression.

• Passion for equality, diversity, and inclusion within education.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

Professionalism

• Willingness to participate fully in College activities, staff development opportunities, enrolment events, and promotional activities.

• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining subject expertise.

Your Future Starts at Oaklands

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Free access to our on-site gym at the St Albans campus (time restrictions may apply)

• Financial wellbeing support, including discounts on beauty treatments, Lambing Weekend, our on-site zoo, travel through the UNO Bus Scheme, and more

• Cycle to Work Scheme, promoting active travel and healthy living

• Generous holiday allowance, giving you time to rest and recharge

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD), including access to Adult Community Learning courses and staff development opportunities

• Staff Development Days and Awards, recognising and celebrating success

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support, including confidential resources and guidance

• Employee Assistance Programme with access to 24/7 support

• Mental Health Peer Supporters for additional wellbeing support

• Eye Care Vouchers to support your health when working with screens

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