Lecturer in English (A-Level)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, academically rigorous teaching on A-Level English Language (AQA), covering language analysis, diversity and change, children’s language development, language discourses, and the relationship between language, identity and society
• Deliver A-Level English Language & Literature (OCR) through an integrated approach to poetry, drama, prose fiction, non-fiction and spoken discourse
• Support students with independent language investigations, original writing with analytical commentaries, and coursework and non-exam assessment components
• Prepare students for A-Level assessment by aligning teaching with awarding body specifications and assessment objectives, and developing extended writing, accurate terminology, critical evaluation and examination technique
• Adapt your teaching to students’ prior attainment and needs, stretching and challenging high achievers while providing support and intervention for those who need it
• Maintain stability and continuity over the maternity cover by working with existing schemes of work, assessment schedules and student progress information
• Take responsibility for courses and course tutorship (which may include personal tutoring), and share responsibility within course teams for the quality of course delivery
• Use ILT to develop learning materials and multimedia resources, and contribute to curriculum development and planning
• Maintain accurate academic and administrative records, communicate effectively with management, staff and students, and undertake in-service training when required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A Certificate in Education or Level 5 teaching qualification would be an advantage
• Experience of excellent teaching and learning practice, and of delivering relevant qualifications
• Experience of preparing and evaluating appropriate learning materials
• Knowledge of key skills/functional skills, and experience of internal verification/moderation
• The ability to inspire and motivate students, teaching using diverse methods and adapting to the needs of particular student groups
• The ability to present information to learners and colleagues using ILT
• Good organisational and administrative skills, and the ability to work under pressure
• A team player who is willing to implement strategic policy and take an active part in new developments
• A genuine understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Opportunities in practice, with sensitivity to students, staff and client needs

• DTTLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
• Certificate in Education
• PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
• ProfGCE (Professional Graduate Certificate in Education) 
• DET (Diploma in Education and Training)
• DiT (Diploma in Teaching) – if for a vocational subject

• PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
• CTLLS (Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
• CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) 
• SFHEA (Senior Fellowship)
• Masters in Education
• TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)

Benefits