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Lecturer – Initial Teacher Education (Further Education & Skills)

Oldham College • Full-time • Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • £39,799 - £44,707 / year • 14h ago

Lecturer – Initial Teacher Education (Further Education & Skills)

Salary: £39,799 – £44,767 per annum

Location: University Campus Oldham (part of Oldham College)

Inspire the next generation of teachers in Further Education

Are you passionate about shaping the future of the FE teaching workforce?

We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) to join our growing Higher Education team at University Campus Oldham (UCO) — part of Oldham College’s ambitious HE and professional development offer.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on developing others, is committed to outstanding teaching and learning, and wants to make a real difference in the Further Education and Skills sector.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in delivering and developing our dynamic Initial Teacher Education (Further Education & Skills) programmes across Levels 5, 6 and 7, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning and trainee outcomes.

Working closely with the Course Leader, you’ll:

Deliver engaging, research-informed teaching sessions and observations.
Support the recruitment, induction and mentoring of trainee teachers.
Ensure our provision continues to meet professional and regulatory standards.
Contribute to innovation, curriculum design and quality enhancement across the ITE offer.

Your insight and expertise will directly influence the development of new FE teachers — preparing them to lead learning, inspire students and raise standards across the sector.

About You

You’ll be a confident and knowledgeable practitioner, ready to bring passion and rigour to your teaching.

We’re looking for someone who has:

A Master’s degree (or equivalent)
A recognised teaching qualification
Proven experience in Initial Teacher Education (Further Education & Skills)
A track record of delivering outstanding learning experiences
Excellent organisational skills and a drive to continually enhance trainee outcomes

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape the next generation of FE professionals, we’d love to hear from you.

The Details

Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Teaching commitment: 630 hours per academic year
Interview date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Why Join University Campus Oldham?

At UCO, we’re on an ambitious journey — expanding our Higher Education and professional portfolio to make a powerful contribution to Oldham and Greater Manchester’s skills and innovation landscape.

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

Generous holiday entitlement
Excellent pension scheme
Staff benefits and rewards platform
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Employee Assistance Programme
Free counselling service
Staff development weeks (Jan, July, Aug)
On-site parking, nursery, and salon
Staff recognition awards
Car scheme

Safeguarding and Pre-employment Checks

UCO is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant vetting in line with DfE requirements.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults.

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