Location
London

Hours
Part Time - 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE)

Salary
£35,608 - £45,689 pro rata

About the Role
Southwark College is seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Employability Skills Lecturer to join our Adult Skills and Education team. This part-time role offers an exciting opportunity to help adults gain the skills, confidence and qualifications needed to progress into employment, further study and rewarding careers. You will deliver engaging employability programmes that develop the knowledge, behaviours and practical skills valued by employers. Working with learners from diverse backgrounds, you will create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every learner can succeed and progress.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with experience delivering employability or vocational training to adults. You will have strong knowledge of current recruitment practices, employer expectations and the local labour market, alongside the ability to motivate learners and prepare them for sustainable employment.

We work closely with employers across London to ensure our programmes meet workforce needs. Experience in developing employer partnerships, arranging employer engagement activities and supporting learners into employment is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver inclusive, high-quality lessons and engaging learning materials tailored to diverse learner needs
- Provide clear, constructive feedback to support learner progress
- Guide academic and personal development through tutorials and pastoral care
- Maintain accurate records of learner progress and engagement
- Keep course content current and aligned with industry standards
- Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes
- Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to enrich the learner experience
- Promote and uphold safeguarding, equality, and health and safety policies

Experience
- Delivering employability programmes linked to the health and social care sector, including supporting learners into NHS or social care careers
- Knowledge of recruitment processes within the NHS, health and care employers or related sectors
- Working with local employers to arrange workplace visits, guest speakers, mock interviews and recruitment events
- Delivering accredited employability qualifications and embedding English, maths and digital skills into vocational learning

About you
Passionate about helping adults overcome barriers and achieve their career ambitions. You are an excellent communicator and motivator who creates an inclusive learning environment. You have a strong understanding of employer expectations and the local labour market. You work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to enhance learner outcomes.

Qualifications
Relevant teaching qualifications and experience in employability or vocational training are required. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults is essential. All roles are subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check where applicable.