Your Role

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level. We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.

Our mission and purpose are to:

' Enable people to recognise and develop their potential' .

We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers'. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for an experienced and inspiring teacher to deliver CIPD courses and Project Management qualifications to both adult learners and apprentices .

The ideal candidate will bring:

• HR expertise with a solid understanding of people management and employment practices.
• Project management experience, with the ability to teach practical skills and methodologies.
• A passion for supporting learners to achieve their professional goals.

What you'll teach:

• CIPD modules such as Organisational Performance and Culture, People Management and Development, Employment Law, and Employee Engagement.
• Project Management topics including Project Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communication, and Agile/Waterfall methodologies.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the next generation of HR and project management professionals while working in a forward-thinking college environment.

Not a qualified lecturer? No worries - the college will support you in-house with the support of our outstanding teacher education department.

If you're ready to make an impact and share your expertise, we'd love to hear from you!

**If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is

considered. **

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!

• Generous annual leave - 45 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days

• 23.5 hours teaching per week with 13.5 hours administration and development time (reduced hours if part time)

• Automatic entry into the Teachers pensions Scheme.

• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

• Free onsite parking.

• Subsidised onsite restaurant.

• A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.

• Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.

Application Requirements

To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:

• A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained.
• Information on all relevant education and qualifications.

Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.

Qualifications

Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject essential

5 GCSE's (including Maths & English or equivalent) essential

Relevant degree or equivalent or CIPD qualification desirable

Formal Teaching Qualification (Cert Ed/ PGCE / BA Ed) desirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to confidently manage learner behaviour essential

Experience

Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of subject area essential

Experience of working within the post 16/HE sector supporting learners essential

Recent and relevant industry experience in sector essential

Recent and Relevant Experience in a HR environment essential

Recent and Relevant Experience of Project Management essential

Experience in post 16 education / training including curriculum design, delivery, assessment and evaluation

Experience in post 16 education / training including curriculum design, delivery, assessment and evaluation

Recent relevant teaching experience with good or outstanding observation grades

Experience/Knowledge

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding essential

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding essential

Leadership

Focused on standards and positive outcomes essential

Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students essential

Focused on standards and positive outcomes

Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students

Personal Attributes

Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output essential

Demonstrates meeting expectations of internal customers, including students essential

Proactive in taking action to achieve goals essential

Ability to prioritise own work, multi-task and shift priorities essential

Integrity essential

Focused essential

Dedicated essential

Committed essential

Ability to prioritise own work, multi-task and shift priorities essential

Proactive in taking action to achieve goals essential

Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output essential