Job Description

Are you looking for a role where you can make a positive impact on learners transitioning back into education? Are you committed to ensuring that all young people, regardless of their circumstances, have the best possible education experience? Then this could be the role for you.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER - ENDEAVOUR

LOCATION: KING'S LYNN AND WISBECH

HOURS: 18.5 (0.5 FTE)

SALARY: 15,265 - 19,250 (30,530 - 38,500 FTE)

Our Endeavour programme creates a supportive and positive learning environment which is intended to develop study skills, as well as raise attainment and self confidence for our learners. Our programmes support them towards City & Guilds qualifications through 7 week blocks of lessons; and successful students can progress throughout the year, from Entry Level through to Level 2. Throughout the course you'll help them to develop valuable life, communication, study and employability skills alongside obtaining English and maths qualifications.


The Endeavour team work with colleagues across CWA to provide our learners with employability skills, personal development and help them on their path to further study or employment.


This is a chance to make a real difference to young people who have had difficulties in their educational career.


We pride ourselves on our approach to the work life balance of our team and actively support job share and flexible working opportunities.


Please note that your point on the salary scale will be determined based on both experience and teaching qualifications. Appointments will not normally be made at point 12 or above (35,831 FTE) without a level 5 teaching qualification and experience.


We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Endeavour team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff,

plus

five College closure days,

plus

Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers' Pension Scheme (current employer contribution is 23.68%), discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.


Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.


To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk.


Closing date for receipt of all applications midnight, Sunday 10 August 2025


Interviews are provisionally planned for week commencing 18 August 2025, at our King's Lynn campus.

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.


CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.


This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.


Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).


CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please