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Lecturer – Furniture

Are you an experienced tradesperson looking to apply your skills in a new environment? Are you already a Lecturer who is looking for a change and an opportunity to join a new team that is providing a great student experience? If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for a part-time Lecturer – Furniture for 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE).

You will be responsible for teaching students across a range of curriculum including, full time, part time and short courses. Delivery will be a mix of practical and theory based sessions and you will also regularly assess student work. You will also contribute to the development of our courses and ensure our sessions are relevant to current best practice and develop students with skills that are required in the modern world.

You will have a genuine passion for supporting students to develop new skills and confidence in their own ability. You will need to hold a Level 3 Furniture (or similar) qualification to deliver on our full range of courses and ideally you will have had previous teaching experience or alternatively be able to demonstrate a number of years of trade based experience. Training can be provided to develop your teaching skills. You will also hold or be prepared to work towards and achieve a formal teaching qualification. You will have obtained a minimum of grade C or equivalent in GCSE English & Maths, and be able to demonstrate your commitment to ongoing CPD. You must also have a genuine commitment to high standards of work place safety and recognise the value of good health and safety practice. In addition, you may also hold an assessor qualification or be willing to work towards achieving it.

There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:

  • 44 days annual leave, including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
  • A maximum of 5 College closure days (pro rata for part-time)
  • High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
  • Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 23.68%)
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
  • Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
  • A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiative
  • Healthcare cash plan (subject to conditions)
  • On site gym
  • Discounted nursery fees
  • Free onsite parking
  • Cycle to work scheme (subject to conditions)
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Online Payslips

We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.

If you have high standards of work and are keen to share your expertise with our really engaged students this is the opportunity for you!!

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Please note that all successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.

To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work...; Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.

CV’s will not be considered.

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