Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, we have positions available for a Lecturer - Employability Skills on a claims basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £15.55 - £20.93 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications).

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work.

The Lecturer - Employability Skills Role:

As our Lecturer - Employability Skills, you will deliver high quality and effective teaching and learning to adult learners in the community, centred around employability skills. This role will be working predominately with unemployed adults delivering our Job Ready Programmes and supporting learners to move into the world of work. Working in partnership with DWP and other support organisations as well as employers to ensure learners are fully prepared to enter employment. Job Ready Programmes comprise of employability skills and appropriate sector specific qualification relevant to employer requirements.

Responsibilities as our Lecturer - Employability Skills will include:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of a range of educational programmes including identifying learning objectives; determining, designing and producing study material; planning course/study programme delivery

• Contribute to high quality learning experiences using a variety of teaching and learning methods

• Ensure that teaching is based on current best available practice and is consistent with a high standard of practice

• Provide academic and pastoral support to students in accordance with agreed procedures

• Create an outstanding student experience which leads to progression or employment

• Manage student issues within agreed protocols

• Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others

• Employer and workplace/work placement visits

• Educational guidance and counselling

• Supervision of learning programmes

• Stakeholder engagement with employers and support organisations

As our Lecturer - Employability Skills, you’ll ideally have:

• Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths

• Teaching Qualification or willingness to achieve within 2 years

• Experience facilitating learning for students in either an educational or workplace setting

• Current evidence-based practice in field of expertise

• Awareness of awarding organisation requirements

• Competent in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits you will receive:

As a member of the teaching team at Bournemouth & Poole College you can expect to receive a market rate salary and excellent benefits including:

• 39.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• up to 4 days leave during the Christmas closure period

• Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers

• Enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme

• Excellent support and career development with the help of our Teaching and Learning Coaches and Quality department

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Lecturer - Employability Skills role, then please click ‘apply’ now!

Closing date 31 October 2025

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.

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