English Lecturer

College based in Consett

* Full time

* GCSE and Functional Skills English teaching.

Deliver teaching, learning and assessment that is relevant, inspiring, developmental and aspirational,
and that leads to excellent progress, achievement, retention and destinations;
2. Supervise learners through their journey with Derwentside College, providing support and challenge in
all elements of their programme including, but not limited to:
a. Enrolment and induction
b. Initial assessment and diagnostics
c. Planning for learning, including schemes of work and lesson plans
d. Reviews of progress and targets
e. Providing excellent, constructive feedback, including support for English and maths, and
preparing reports for parents and carers
f. Preparation for examinations and tests
g. Pastoral support and guidance
h. Attendance and punctuality
i. Behaviour and discipline

3. identify the learning needs of individuals and groups attending programmes – including, where
appropriate, action planning with individual learners and ensuring that each learner is taught according
to their ability and potential;

4. devise and deploy an appropriate range and variety of teaching, learning and assessment methods to
ensure learners make excellent progress;
5. ensure that learners establish positive attitudes to learning – including enhancing their motivation and
interest, increasing their capacity for independent learning and supporting their general development;
6. assess the progress of learners and support them with processes that stretch and challenge them to
achieve more;
7. timely submission of all documentation that forms part of the Derwentside College learner journey;
8. contribute to curriculum development that ensures the college’s courses are current and informed by
employers;
9. participate in the college’s procedures for improving teaching, learning and assessment and take part
in relevant CPD that enhances practice;
10. contribute to the college’s self-assessment and Quality Improvement Planning (QIP) process, including
identifying strengths and areas for improvement via Programme Review and Evaluation (PRE).
11. Take an active part in supporting the recruitment of new learners, including promoting the college to
the local community and stakeholders, and delivering school liaison activities.
General duties of all staff
1. safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults;

2. ensure that safe working practices are adopted in compliance with relevant health and safety regulations;

3. demonstrate commitment to the principles of equality of opportunity and treatment, and comply with the
requirements of relevant equal opportunities legislation;

4. assist in carrying out quality assurance procedures;

5. attend and contribute to appropriate team meetings in order to enhance co-operative working
relationships and standards of service delivery;

6. participate in performance management procedures and undertake staff training.

Undertaking such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may reasonably be required
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed