Lecturer in Early Years/Teaching Assistants

The SMB Group is a highly successful FE college, formed through the merger of Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College. We are an innovative and highly responsive centre for education and training with campuses in Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Brooksby.

We are looking for a Lecturer in Early Years at our Coalville Campus to fill a current specialism gap within the department and team. To support the delivery of the apprenticeship standards for teaching assistants as well as prepare for the T level qualifications and the teaching assistant route. The candidate will have standard knowledge, skills and experience of whole delivery model as experience of the EPA process and preparation for all standards in teaching assistant and EYE workforce. The successful candidate will also pick up the additional visits across the department for the study programmes students licence to practice status. (Unit 16).

As well as your relevant experience and current knowledge, you will also be willing to obtain a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent) if you do not already possess one.

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Career Average Pension Scheme (Teacher’s Pension)
• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Onsite free parking at all campuses
• Professional development to achieving a professional teaching qualification
• Onsite gym at Coalville and Brooksby
• Private Healthcare plan

Our full range of employee benefits can be viewed on our website.

To apply for this position, please complete our online application form. Further details are available online from the College website.

Should you wish to have an informal conversation about the roles, the working environment and progression opportunities please contact Carol Barker , Director of Curriculum for professional, creative and service industries 01664 850850 ex 174 .

Closing Date: 14 December 2021 at 16:00

Interview Date: 16 December 2021

We value the commitments you may have outside of work and aim to support the professional and personal wellbeing of everyone at SMB Group. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension and an employee assistance programme. We also offer flexible working such as part time hours, job share and sessional contracts as well as a variety of professional development opportunities.

We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to a positive approach to employing and retaining disabled people. Disabled applicants will be guaranteed an interview where they demonstrate that they meet the essential selection criteria.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.