Lecturer - Initial Teacher Education (FES)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at University Campus Oldham (Higher Education at Oldham College) for a Lecturer in Initial Teacher Training (Further Education & Skills).

We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic academic to teach on our Initial Teacher Education (Further Education) courses.

We want a candidate that is passionate about the development of the further education teaching workforce, and that will help us shape higher education our provision.

Delivering excellence in teaching and learning, the successful candidate will ensure the professional standards for teachers are met. You will be involved in the development and implementation of a dynamic, innovative and high quality, Initial Teacher Education (Further Education & Skills) offer, delivering at levels 5, 6 and 7. As a lecturer, you will be responsible for assisting the course leader in the recruitment and admissions of trainees; implementation and monitoring of a robust mentoring model; and ensuring that the provision is constantly meeting regulatory requirements.

Qualified to Masters level the successful candidate should also possess an appropriate teaching qualification. Relevant sector experience of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) (Further Education & Skills) is essential for this post. You will need to be organised, innovative, and have the drive to further support the growth of the provision and outcomes of the trainees.

If you are passionate about sharing your knowledge and skills, developing and leading the ITE provision, and have a strong track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning, then this is the ideal job for you!

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week, which will include a teaching/observation commitment of 630 hours per academic year.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

Joining our Journey:

When you join our college, not only will you benefit from an annual reviewed salary but have access to numerous benefits and facilities:

• Generous Pension Scheme
• Fantastic Staff Benefits and Rewards platform
• Very generous holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
• Staff Development days/week (Jan, July, Aug)
• Free confidential counselling service
• Staff recognition awards
• Car Scheme
• Car parking
• On-site Day Nursery
• On-site hair and beauty salon

University Campus Oldham has an ambitious strategy to develop its Higher Education and Professional Development portfolio and to maximise its economic and social contribution to Oldham and the wider City Region. Our focus is on ensuring that we continue to address widening participation, to provide relevant and dynamic experiences which prepare our students for either employment or further study.

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable laws, a pre-employment screening could include, employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the role.

University Campus Oldham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Any appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and a check of the DfE Barred List

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and vulnerable adults.