Lecturer - Work-based Learning & Employability

Discipline: Teaching Staff
Salary: £27,565 - £40,973 per annum
Contact email: Recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
Job ref: 035544
Published: about 9 hours ago
Deadline for Application: 27 Mar 2025 23:59

We are seeking 2 dynamic and experienced Work Based Learning and Employability Lecturers to join our Progression to Learning and Work team.

The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences to students, focusing on work-based learning and employability skills, developing positive behaviours and attitudes in learners.

This role involves developing and delivering curriculum in college and in the community, assessing student progress, and collaborating with industry partners to ensure students have the confidence and ability to develop life skills and progress into employment.

Some students will have EHCPs, SEND, and SEMH, therefore, the design and delivery of inclusive and effective teaching and learning activities is of upmost importance.

Please note that these positions are Fixed Term for a period of 12 months. 

Responsibilities include:

  • To design and deliver a wide range of effective and inclusive teaching and learning activities for students with EHCPs, SEND and SEMH. 

  • To promote industry collaboration and build/maintain strong relationships with industry partners to facilitate work placements, internships, and other work-based learning opportunities for students.

  • To assess the work and progress of all students and provide them with constructive and timely feedback.

  • To seek ways of improving student performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.

  • To develop and apply innovative approaches to improving the learning environment, teaching and/or assessment and feedback methods.

  • Engage in professional development relating to teaching, learning and assessment, including the use of an evidence-informed approach, which utilises the outcomes of scholarship to enhance teaching practice.

  • Contribute to course development and the development of new programmes of study demonstrating an inclusive and collaborative approach to delivery.

  • Contribute to outreach and/or widening participation activity within the Department/ School.

  • Produce Plans of learning, lesson plans, assessment plans, varied learning materials and any other related activities that positively impact the effectiveness of learning. 

  • To be responsible for the supervision and leadership of an outstanding student experience on campus, including monitoring attendance, progress and retention.  

  • To act as an academic and pastoral tutor as specified by the Head of School/Department.

  • Responsible for agreed levels of progression (e.g. Entry to Level 1).

For the full job description and person specification, please click here.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should have experience of working with young people in the community and in an educational setting. You should be confident developing community links and working in partnership with external organisations. Candidates need to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

  • GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale.

  • GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale.

  • Degree or Level 6 professional qualification. 

  • A recognised teaching qualification (PCET, PGCE). 

Experience

  • Experience in delivering an employability curriculum to learners with a wide range of needs including EHCP, SEND and SEMH. 

  • Experience in developing community links and partnerships with employers, charities and community groups.

  • Experience of successful teaching/training and the evidence of performance /data to support it (e.g. lesson observations, retention and achievement data, high-grade successes)

  • Experience in high-quality teaching within an FE, special school or secondary school environment. 

  • Extensive experience in the effective design and delivery of high-quality inclusive teaching and learning activities for students with SEMH, EHCPs and SEND.  

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 44 days of holidays, plus bank holidays

  • Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure

  • Teachers’ Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution

  • Annual salary reviews

  • Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally

  • Free sports and gym facilities

  • Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space

  • Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders

  • Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback

  • Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts

  • Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa

  • On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant

  • A host of training development opportunities

  • Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025.

  • The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

For full details please click  here.

*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.