Oaklands College
Full time - Lecturer in Public Services
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An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands for a Lecturer in Public Services to provide outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment for our students.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting the learners in achieving their potential. In this position, you will be required to work as part of the course team in the development, design, review, and evaluation of the curriculum and associated learning materials.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A level 3 subject specialist qualification or higher when necessary to teach the subject area at the required level.
- Relevant industry experience in the subject specialism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Capability of managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Previous experience of Uniformed Protective Services is essential, along with a commitment to providing a high-quality student experience.
Day to Day Impact
- Delivery of teaching, learning, and assessment for Btec and NCFE uniformed protective services at level 2 and level 3.
- Deliver courses as nominated by the Manager and carry out all associated course administration.
- Produce schemes of work and lesson plans in advance and prepare teaching materials/resources for all teaching.
- Mark and assess student work promptly, accurately, and objectively.
- Act as a personal tutor and therefore be responsible for a group of learners, providing timely, transparent, and fair tutorial and other support to them as appropriate.
- Be responsible for learner progress, including setting and monitoring of learner targets.
- Comply with quality standards including undertaking internal verification work.
- Guide students toward extra support services in college.
- Prepare reports for external parties, for example, parents, employers, training agencies.
- Contribute to and attend meetings, events, and working parties as requested.
- Ensure statistics for learner attendance and achievement are monitored and acted upon when necessary.
- Complete learner registers accurately and on time.
- Be aware of and follow College policies and procedures, with particular attention to health and safety, safeguarding, risk management, equality and diversity, quality, and our values and behaviors. You will be required to attend training as necessary and update your own CPD record.
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- Ability to work well with students of all backgrounds.
- Ability to work both collaboratively with colleagues and on their own initiative.
- A flexible and solution-focused approach to work.
- Drive and passion to implement curriculum developments.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Extensive knowledge of own subject area including previous service experience.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with software needed in role.
- Experience of working with people in a learning environment.
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Your Future Starts at Oaklands
At Oaklands College, we value our staff and are committed to your wellbeing and development. When you join us, you become part of a vibrant and forward-thinking team that supports innovation, creativity, and learner-centered teaching.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions.
- Fully funded teacher training (if required) and structured induction.
- Ongoing CPD and free access to Adult Community Learning courses.
- Free onsite permit parking.
- Onsite gym and wellness treatments at discounted rates.
- Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through UNO Bus Scheme.
- Eye care vouchers and employee assistance program.
- Mental health and wellbeing support, including peer supporters.
- Staff development days and annual awards celebrating your achievements.
Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and stakeholders to share this commitment.
We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive high interest. Don’t miss your opportunity to join a college that’s shaping futures and transforming lives.
Apply today and help us power the next generation in Public Services.
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