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Lecturer in Foundation Studies
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 30,900 - 41,200 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stafford College Site
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Lecturer in Foundation Studies - 2 Posts Available
Full-time Position
Hours: 37 hours per week
Actual Salary: £30,900 - £41,200 per annum
Terms: Permanent
Location: Stafford College site
Part-time Position
Hours: Part-time, 18.5 hours per week
Actual Salary: £30,900 - £41,200 per annum (£15,450 - £(phone number removed) FTE)
Terms: Permanent
Location: Leek College site
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’.‘ In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.
To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.
The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.
We are looking for individuals with the ability to deliver Entry Level 1-3 and Level 1 pathways with a focus on DIY, outdoor and gardening activities at foundation level. You will be an inspiring lecturer who is gifted in delivering varied and imaginative sessions and will have a record of good retention and success rates.
The successful candidate will have experience of teaching at entry level and level 1 and ideally experience of teaching students with a learning disability and or who are on the autistic spectrum. You will have an appropriate subject qualification to degree or equivalent and also hold or be studying for a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent).
The main duties of the post holder are:
To teach and assess on Foundation courses comprising entry 3 and Level 1 Vocational programmes, Level 2 work skills, and Level 1 personal growth and Wellbeing- SEN support focused courses.
If required, to teach and support English and Maths in contextualised and functional skills delivery, up to entry 3.
Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, contributing the EHCP monitoring, setting and marking of examination papers, developing and preparing flexible learning materials.
Undertake normal administrative duties required of lecturers including assistance with admissions, enrolment, induction and providing management information as required.
To participate in the Departmental Self Assessment Reporting process.
Required Skills and Experience:
Has a relevant teaching qualification (PGCE (PCET) or equivalent) or willingness to train for one.
Has experience of teaching at entry level and level 1.
Ideally has relevant teaching experience within the FE sector.
Ideally has a first degree (or equivalent in a relevant discipline).
What’s in it for you?
The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:
• Employer Pension contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
• 52 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
• 24 hours per week contact time (FTE) over 34 delivery weeks.
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Subsidised Gym Membership.
• Health-related benefits including Subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• Remission provided for your first year in post.
• Staff parking available
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast.
How to apply
To apply for the role of Lecturer in Foundation Studies, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.
(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).
The closing date for completed applications is 5th October 2025.
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
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