Job Description

Delivering engaging and high-quality learning experiences to apprentices.

Key facts

Part-time, permanent

7.4 hours per week (0.2 FTE)

Salary

6,226 - 7,440 depending upon qualifications and experience

Closing date

Midnight, Sunday 26th October 2025

Interview date

TBC

Unlocking Potential - Transforming Lives - Creating Bright Futures


The role involves delivering engaging and high-quality learning experiences to apprentices. There will be responsibility for planning, coordinating, assessing, and reviewing all learning activities related to apprenticeship programmes, both in the classroom and the workplace. A key part of the role includes providing ongoing guidance and mentoring to apprentices, with a particular emphasis on Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning programmes. You will also carry out assessment and verification activities to support learner development and uphold quality standards.

Job Overview

Teaching:

Deliver engaging and effective lessons across a variety of curriculum disciplines.

Curriculum Development:

Lead the development of specific subjects within the curriculum, ensuring content is current and industry-relevant.

Research & Consultancy:

Engage in significant research and consultancy activities to enhance the academic and practical learning experience.

Course Verification & Leadership:

Oversee course verification processes, coordinate course teams, and provide leadership to ensure high education standards.

Impactful Role:

Play a crucial role in shaping the future of the related industry by mentoring and educating the next generation of skilled professionals.

Classroom Management:

To ensure student retention and achievement targets are met. Provide a safe and healthy environment in which to work and learn. Ensure that adequate resources and materials are provided to enhance learning, thereby enriching the opportunity and experience of learners.

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Why choose us?

Kendal College is an FE college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. Under the leadership of our Principal, Jason Turton, we are embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain an excellent education provider for Cumbria and the Northwest region. Our students are focused on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment, and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. The college recognises the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately recognised and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.

What we offer

A friendly and supportive environment Rewarding jobs, working with talented students Great career progression opportunities A generous holiday entitlement Excellent pension schemes for all staff 7 efficiency days per year (pro rata) in addition to your hard-earned holiday allocation Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop A college that promotes and supports flexible working On-site canteens with locally sourced ingredients Employee assistant program Cycle to Work schemes A comprehensive staff awards, rewards, and wellbeing scheme Membership options are available to other discounting/saving providers A full range of discounted hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments Discounts in the college restaurant Enhanced maternity pay Enhance absence pay

Our vision

We will provide outstanding education and training opportunities that are responsive to the needs of our students and our community. All our actions will help develop our students to deliver positive economic and sustainable environmental change both now and in the future.

Our values

Excellence & Ambition Respect & Honesty Diversity & Inclusion Loyalty & Commitment A Positive Environment

What we're looking for

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Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Science-related qualification Level 4 or above A recognised teaching qualification or be willing to obtain within 2 years of appointment


English, Maths, and Science at Level 2 (GCSE Ato C or equivalent) Assessor qualification - D32/32, A1 or equivalent

Verifier Award (IQA) either D34, V1 or equivalent (or be willing to obtain within 2 years of appointment)


Recognised pharmacy technician qualification


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Experience

Essential

Desirable

Vocational experience of working in the science industry Recent experience of teaching in an FE/HE environment


Delivery of NVQ in the workplace or college environment


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Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Desirable

The ability to travel to apprentices' workplaces Working on marketing and customer related tasks


Good interpersonal and communication skills Full driving licence


Suitable character for working with children and vulnerable adults Working knowledge of NVQ processes


Comprehensive current technical knowledge and skills commensurate with the vocational context of this role


Good knowledge of Health and Safety at work in an educational and vocational environment

Applications without the essential requirements will not usually be considered for appointment.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the college is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education(KCSIE) guidance, we will conduct online searches about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal obligation to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with KCSIE.

Right to work

You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don't already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visas, which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government's online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they attend an interview.

Equality & diversity

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We strive to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010).

GDPR

All adults employed by the college have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations

Armed Forces Covenant

We are committed to supporting veterans' integration into civilian life after their loyal service to the Armed Forces. We welcome applications from veterans, and those who meet the essential criteria will be automatically invited for an interview.

Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.