Variable Hours Lecturer (Community)
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £16.82 to £21.02 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham - Community Based, NG1 1NG |
| Company: | Nottingham College |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | NottmCollege/TP/1223/120 |
Summary
Your future is here
A place to inspire
In a teaching role at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential.We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves.Our teachers bring experience, flair, industry connections, passion and care to their roles and in return we invest in them.Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.
What you'll do
Hourly paid tutors are required to support our expanding portfolio of part time courses for adults. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of our successful Community& Employability team based in Nottingham City Centre and various community venues.
Nottingham College is one of the largest further education colleges in the country creating opportunities for employment and progression to higher education for the people of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire; raising their prosperity and that of the local economy. We are looking to expand our team within the Community & Employability Department and are seeking enthusiastic and experienced tutors with the ability to teach specifically the following subjects : Arts & Crafts, ESOL , Employability and Digital Skills.
Applicants MUST have recent experience of teaching adult learners in community settings. Our courses are often the first steps into education for a diverse range of adult learners. You must have excellent communication and IT skills – MS Word, Excel and Teams and the ability to inspire students through effective tailored learning, utilising innovation and classroom pedagogy.
The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the Role Profile and complete your application directly from this, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process. Please include a covering letter, detailing your experience of teaching adults in the community setting and be specific about the subjects you are able to teach.
For further details on this post, we recommend you to contact Amanda Ball at emailamanda.ball@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk . Amanda can give more information about working as a sessional lecturer within the Community & Employability team. Please note this is not a permanent or fixed term teaching post, and hours are not full time. Community courses run subject to student recruitment.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on the week commencing 21st July 2025
Why Join us
- Competitive salary – £16.84 - £21.02 per hour, plus 40% top up pay on all teaching hours
- 45 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
- Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme
- Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
- Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
- Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme
A place to belong
At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.
We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities.As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.
Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.
Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.
Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another.Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.
Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Apply
If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – Current Vacancies to apply.
We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability