Lecturer in Public Services

Lecturer in Public Services

Ready to inspire and develop the next generation of public service professionals?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands College for a passionate and dedicated Lecturer in Public Services to join our Sports and Public Services team. This role offers the chance to shape learners' futures by delivering outstanding teaching, guidance, and support, helping students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence required for careers within the public services sector.

As a Lecturer in Public Services, you will play a vital role in creating a high-quality learning environment that meets the needs of our local community while supporting learners to achieve their full potential.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

As a Lecturer in Public Services, you will deliver engaging and effective teaching across a range of programmes, ensuring learners benefit from an inspiring and supportive educational experience.

You will be responsible for:

• Teaching on a range of Public Services programmes as required.

• Interviewing, guiding, selecting, and inducting learners onto appropriate courses.

• Carrying out initial and diagnostic assessments to support learner success.

• Monitoring learner progress and providing regular, constructive feedback to help students achieve their goals.

• Contributing to curriculum development, design, review, and evaluation, ensuring programmes remain current, relevant, and engaging.

• Developing and maintaining high-quality learning materials, including schemes of work, lesson plans, course handbooks, and course reviews.

• Supporting internal quality assurance processes, including Internal Verification activities, and liaising with External Verifiers where required.

• Maintaining accurate course files and records and contributing to quality reporting processes.

• Acting as a Personal Tutor, providing guidance and signposting learners to additional support services when appropriate.

• Representing the College at open events, parents' evenings, employer engagement activities, and community events.

Is This You?

Experience

• Experience teaching or training within Public Services or a related area.

• Knowledge of further education, vocational learning, or skills-based training is desirable.

• Experience supporting learners through assessment, progression, and achievement.

Communication

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to motivate, engage, and inspire learners from a variety of backgrounds.

• Confident working collaboratively with colleagues, employers, parents, and external stakeholders.

Organisation

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

• Attention to detail in maintaining learner records, course documentation, and quality assurance processes.

Curriculum Development

• Ability to contribute positively to curriculum planning, improvement, and innovation.

• Commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment.

Inclusion and Support

• A learner-focused approach with a commitment to supporting achievement and progression.

• Passion for equality, diversity, and inclusion within education.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

Professionalism

• Willingness to participate fully in College activities, staff development opportunities, enrolment events, and promotional activities.

• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining subject expertise.

Your Future Starts at Oaklands

At Oaklands, we care about your wellbeing and development. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and success within a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Free access to our on-site gym at the St Albans campus (time restrictions may apply)

• Financial wellbeing support, including discounts on beauty treatments, Lambing Weekend, our on-site zoo, travel through the UNO Bus Scheme, and more

• Cycle to Work Scheme, promoting active travel and healthy living

• Generous holiday allowance, giving you time to rest and recharge

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD), including access to Adult Community Learning courses and staff development opportunities

• Staff Development Days and Awards, recognising and celebrating success

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support, including confidential resources and guidance

• Employee Assistance Programme with access to 24/7 support

• Mental Health Peer Supporters for additional wellbeing support

• Eye Care Vouchers to support your health when working with screens

Join a College That Makes a Difference

Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and communities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff, governors, agency workers, volunteers, contractors, and partners are expected to share this commitment.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Apply today and help shape the future of Public Services education at Oaklands College.

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