Ready to shape the next generation?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands College for an ambitious and passionate Lecturer in Applied Science. Whether you're an experienced teacher or an industry expert ready to share your knowledge, this is your chance to play a key role in preparing learners for an exciting journey into Science.
For over 100 years Oaklands College has been transforming lives through inclusive high-quality education. As we continue to grow we’re expanding our team to support more learners on their journey.
Your Day-to-Day Impact
Are you passionate about transforming lives through education?
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic educator to join our team, someone who thrives in a learner-focused environment and is eager to make a real difference.
In this rewarding role you will be responsible for delivering high-quality courses and managing all associated administration. You’ll plan engaging lessons in advance develop supporting resources and assess student work promptly, fairly and accurately. As a personal tutor you will guide and support a group of learners offering transparent and timely academic and pastoral support while also working one-on-one with students who require additional help.
You will play a key role in tracking learner progress, setting and reviewing targets and helping students access relevant college support services. Your work will include preparing reports for external stakeholders contributing to meetings and college events and assisting with internal verification processes to maintain quality standards.
A strong attention to detail is essential as you’ll be expected to accurately complete registers monitor attendance and achievement data and respond appropriately. Upholding college policies—particularly in safeguarding, health and safety, equality, and diversity—is vital, alongside a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Join us and inspire success every day.
With a strong focus on safeguarding, health and safety, equality, and diversity, you’ll uphold college policies and continuously develop your professional skills through training and CPD. Join us and make a real difference every day!
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
- 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 behaviours. You will be required to attend training as necessary and update own CPD
record.
RECRUITMENT
- Holds the minimum of Level 3 subject specialist qualification or higher when necessary to
teach the subject area at the required level and,
- 3 years relevant industry experience in the subject specialism where required
ESTABLISHED -
- passed probationary period successfully,
- Achieve Assessor awards for relevant areas, ie, NVQ courses (where required)
- has passed the Level 2 qualification in English, maths and IT or equivalent College
assessment
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training
EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED
- Achieve recognised level 5 teaching qualification (Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
or equivalent)
- Achieve specialist skills for life diploma (where required)
- Achieve verifier awards (where required)
- Achieve yearly target of 30 hours for full-time teachers and a minimum of 6 hours for part
time teachers
- 2 year’s teaching experience on a range of different programmes and levels
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-centred teaching.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Generous holiday allowance – 42 days plus bank holidays.
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 at St Albans Campus and wellness treatments at discounted rates.
Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through UNO Bus Scheme.
Eye care vouchers and employee assistance programme.
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 of engineers.
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