Lecturer in Business

Background to the post

As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.

Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.

For candidates who are not teacher qualified, don’t be put off from applying as WCG will get you there through our Trainee Lecturer programme. The successful post holder will move on to the Trainee Lecturer programme to achieve the required DET qualification (for posts of greater than a 0.5 fraction). 

The Business & Travel department wish to recruit a fractional Business Lecturer to teach business subjects mainly at Level 3 but with the flexibility to teach at Level 2. The teacher needs to be dynamic and enthusiastic and want to improve all aspects of the students’ learning experience.

 Why Work With Us?

Imagine working for an employer that has a positive impact on the lives of thousands of students every year. That could be you.

We offer careers in teaching, educational support and pastoral care and brilliant opportunities within our professional Corporate and Commercial Services departments. The opportunities here are almost endless and can be full time, term time only, part time.

We are one of the largest higher and further education colleges in the country with just under 15,000 students and around 1,300 staff. That’s a lot of people and people are our key to success.

WCG has a comprehensive staff training program, offering leadership training for those wanting to progress and an employee health and wellbeing programme to support our staff when they need it most.

Place of Work: Rugby College

Our Rugby College campus offers specialist facilities for engineering, construction, hair and beauty and performing arts. This includes 150-seat theatre and superb engineering facilities, including the cutting edge Power Academy.

Rugby College has excellent transport links and is located on a relatively new development within walking distance of Rugby rail station and close to Junction One and Elliott's Field retail parks on the A426 Leicester Road.

Essential Attainments:

• A degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English
• Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this
• Strong Administrative skills, including IT skills
• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development
• Ability to relate well with staff and students and to work effectively as a member of a team with the ability to motivate others.
• Excellent understanding of BTEC level 3 in business (2016) with an emphasis on Finance and external examinations

Desirable Attainments:

• Previous successful teaching experience within an appropriate area
• Proven success in supporting students and optimising student performance
• Knowledge or background in the subject areas indicated
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Flexibility and a willingness and ability to teach across levels; deliver external qualifications
• Completing references etc for the UCAS application system
• Excellent understanding for BTEC Level 3 Business (2016)
• Knowledge and use of cloud technologies such as G-Suite (Google apps) for education, for teaching and learning

Essential Key Experiences and Attributes:

• The vision, drive and enthusiasm to achieve targets
• Excellent organisational skills with an adaptable and flexible approach
• Good time keeping and time management skills with ability to work to deadlines and targets
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work as a team member and to communicate effectively with students and industry organisations
• Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Enthusiasm and ambition for personal and College development
• A commitment to equal opportunities, inclusive learning, widening participation, and lifelong learning
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity

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