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Job Title: Lecturer in Public Services

Closing Date: 5th January 2026 23:59

Pay: Up to £39,725 per annum depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: 37 hours per week (52 weeks) – Full Time

We are looking for a lecturer who is passionate about education, experienced in the field, and committed to inspiring the next generation of professionals through engaging, inclusive, and practical teaching.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities. We have a variety of students from the surrounding area and are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.

• Teach across a range of programmes from Level 1 to Level 5 in Public Services and associated areas.
• Develop further courses in Public Services and associated areas.
• Take an active part in the recruitment of learners providing appropriate advice and guidance.
• Deliver high‑quality teaching and learning by providing students with a planned learning and assessment experience; effectively managing and monitoring the learning process; providing regular assessment opportunities; providing timely and constructive feedback; and guiding and supporting learners to achieve their learning goals.
• Support, and where appropriate, contextualise and signpost Functional Skills in the curriculum.
• Actively develop and use new technology in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Provide assignment and assessment material appropriate to each specific programme (including necessary marking of work).
• Produce schemes of work, lesson plans, individual learning plans and assessment schedules.
• Evaluate and assess (formative and summative) the work of learners in relation to the curriculum criteria and provide timely, constructive and helpful learner feedback.
• Attend curriculum meetings and contribute to continual quality improvement mechanisms (maintenance of course files, completion of external quality processes, course evaluations and e‑ILPs on ProMonitor).
• Keep accurate and effective systems of administration which support the student and college needs, including management and maintenance of learner ILPs, progress and performance records.

• Appropriate academic or professional qualification.
• Recognised teaching qualification (or willing to obtain within 2 years).
• Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Degree or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Assessors/Verifiers Award or equivalent.
• Qualifications/experience in sports, fitness or outdoor activities (e.g. Sports Leaders Award, Mountain Leader, BELA).
• Experience of teaching, coaching or delivery.
• Recent relevant experience in an FE/HE environment.
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to build relationships and work as part of a team.
• Excellent time management (working to deadlines), self‑motivated and disciplined.
• Valid driver’s licence (incl. minibus or willingness to gain).

Salary range: £25,599 to £39,725 per annum. Starting salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Salary increases within the band on an annual basis.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, of which 25 hours delivery. Actual hours agreed with manager.

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Regular Continuing Professional Development.
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through the Awards process.
• Agile and flexible working (dependent on role).
• Employee discount and benefits package including high street and travel discounts.
• Fantastic progression opportunities.
• Mentoring support in new role.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free on‑site parking (certain campuses only).
• Opportunities for volunteering within local community and charities.

Teachers delivering courses in the following subjects may receive targeted retention incentive payments: Building and Construction, Computing, Early Years, Engineering and Manufacturing, Maths, Physics.

• Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (Enhanced). Cost deducted from first salary.
• References (2, including one from current or most recent employer).
• Qualification validation check.
• Mandatory safeguarding, equality, GDPR, health & safety training.

HoW College is an equal opportunity employer. We and all members of staff share a commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity. We work to be as inclusive as possible and will not allow any form of discrimination.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff will undertake safeguarding training following appointment.

HoW College is a smoke‑free environment.

Annual leave: 37 days plus public bank holidays and concessionary days. Pension scheme – Teachers' Pension.

9 months. Completion of induction and mandatory training is required to give successful completion of probation.

For staff holding these roles, additional training is required.

Based cross campus; may be required to work at other locations from time to time.

The College is committed to the fair treatment of staff, potential staff or users of its services, irrespective of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disabilities or offending background. We use the Disclosure & Barring Service to assess suitability.

• Appropriate academic qualification.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Degree or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Assessors/Verifiers Award or equivalent.
• Qualifications/experience in sports, fitness or outdoor activities (Sports Leaders Award, Mountain Leader, BELA).

• Experience in wider Sport and Public Services or allied industries.
• Experience of teaching, coaching or delivery.
• Recent relevant experience in an FE/HE environment.
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to build relationships and work as part of a team.
• Excellent time management (working to deadlines), self‑motivated and disciplined.
• Flexibility to support and attend mandatory offsite activities.
• Valid driver’s licence (incl. minibus or willingness to gain).

• Knowledge and understanding of current developments in the industry.
• Understanding of awarding body assessment procedures.
• Ability to teach and tutor a wide ability range within 14‑19+ year old cohorts.
• Proven IT skills, use of ILT to deliver innovative learning.
• Ability to develop new courses.
• Organisational skills.

Submit a completed application form via our website www.howcollege.ac.uk by 5th January 2026. Curriculum vitae will not be accepted as a substitute. The interview date will be confirmed. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Contact HR Department at 01527 572592 or hr@howcollege.ac.uk for further information.