Please note we have two positions available that will make up a total of 1.2 FTE
About the College
Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.
The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding
Our Journey & Values
As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.
Taking Teaching Further & Additional Incentives
If you’re making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers.
In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government’s targeted retention incentive (formerly “levelling-up premium”) payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects.
Please note eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy.
Find out more about both initiatives through the links below.
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Taking Teaching Further - Taking Teaching Further
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Targeted Retention Incentive - Targeted Retention Incentive
About the Candidate
We are seeking full and part time GCSE English lecturers who are passionate about unlocking students’ potential, unafraid to innovate in their teaching, and driven to provide the best possible teaching and learning experiences for our GCSE resit students. The ideal candidates will inspire confidence and foster a growth mindset orientated learning environment.
The successful candidates will join our existing team and deliver GCSE English to our 16-18 study programme students, preparing them for their November and Summer GCSE exams and supporting them to make positive progress from their varying starting points.
Although experience of delivering GCSE English is desirable, we would also welcome applications from those who may have recently graduated and/or those who have industry or teaching experience in related disciplines.
About the Role
You will have the rewarding task of delivering English Language to vocational students who have not yet achieve a grade 4 within a school setting improving the life chances and opportunities of those young people. This is a great opportunity to work in an Ofsted rated Outstanding college, with state of the art facilities, including an immersive room to really enhance the learner experience
Role Responsibilities
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Embrace and promote teaching and learning technologies and implement to enhance the student experience
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Review course content and resources to ensure accuracy and relevance with both qualification and future industry trends.
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To provide an excellent experience to students through exemplary learning, teaching and standards of assessment.
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Develop and share subject pedagogy within and across teams to maintain currency and accuracy.
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Preparation of effective formative and summative assessments including feedback to meet awarding organisation standards and student needs.
Qualification
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Level 5 Diploma in Education and Teaching or equivalent, or a commitment to complete in the first 2 years.
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Minimum Level 5 qualification in English related subject.
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Minimum Level 2 Maths qualification.
Essential Skills & Experience
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Working collaboratively with students and colleagues to review student progress, supporting achievement of learning and personal development goal
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Planning, developing and leading a programme taking into account all aspects of the learner journey.
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Planning and delivering sessions that are safe, inclusive, stretching, and relevant to learners
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Developing appropriate and fair assessment and providing constructive and timely feedback to support student achievement and progress.
What’s in it for you?
Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.
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Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
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Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
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LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme - depending on role
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Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
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We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
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Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
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Free parking on most campuses.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities.
We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.
As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing environment where everyone can thrive.
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Please contact (Insert name at contact email) should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.
