Lecturer in Law
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Halesowen College, West Midlands
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Halesowen College for a Lead Lecturer in Law. In this role, you will work towards and deliver effective learning, teaching and assessments that provide a high-quality experience to enthusiastic students who are passionate about the subject.
The successful candidate will be expected to lead on the A Level Law provision and contribute to the delivery of BTEC Applied Law level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate and Lead on the A Level Law. In addition to Law, opportunities to deliver on other programmes within A Levels and across the college may be possible.
You are expected to be a student-centred teacher with a good level of organisation, excellent classroom management skills and a strong academic background in Law. You will be responsible for the delivery of the course and would ideally be able to demonstrate previous high levels of student achievement at level 3.You will have a keen interest in, and awareness of contemporary issues, and be able to engage students in the application of these ideas within the Law curriculum. Your enthusiasm should extend to extra-curricular activities such as organising/taking part in visits and encouraging a wider enrichment experience for your students.
Benefits of working at Halesowen College:
At Halesowen College, we believe our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and rewarding working environment where people can thrive and develop their careers.
Pay, Pensions & Security- Competitive salary structures
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme (for teaching staff)
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (for support staff)
- Business mileage and cycle travel payments
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Additional college closure days over the Christmas and New Year period
- Commitment to wellbeing, balance and sustainable workloads
- 2 Wellbeing days each year
- Flexible working opportunities where operationally possible
- Comprehensive staff development and training programme
- Opportunities to gain teaching qualifications while working
- Support for professional recognition (e.g. QTLS)
- Clear pathways for progression and internal promotion
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, including:
- 24/7 GP access
- Counselling and wellbeing support
- Legal and financial advice
- Wellbeing activities, events and initiatives throughout the year
- Onsite wellbeing checks and free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Onsite parking
- Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
- Eye care and VDU user support
- Staff digital schemes to support home and work technology
- Discounts on treatments in college training salons
- A welcoming, inclusive and diverse workplace
- Commitment to equality, safeguarding and staff wellbeing
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teams
- A strong sense of community and shared purpose
The College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and will undertake Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks for all successful candidates.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received before the closing date.
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