Employability Casual Lecturer

Employability Casual Lecturer: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

About The Role

Contract Type: Casual (daytimes and evening hours)

Closing Date: 12 February 2026

Closing time: `11:59pm

Interview Method: Face to Face

This role is subject to –

2 References – where possible we require 3 years’ history.

Qualification –

Hold GCSE A* – C / 9 – 4 in English or equivalent (essential)

Hold GCSE A* – C / 9 – 4 in Maths or equivalent (essential)

Hold a teaching qualification, ideally to Level 5 or willingness to work towards

Casual Car Documentation – The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance – this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed . We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

Manchester Adult Education has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivating employability Lecturer to join our Preparation for Work team. The role will involve the planning, delivery and assessment of part-time adult courses.

These courses include:

Short non accredited sector specific courses e.g. Working in the NHS, Working in Schools

Week long employability courses

Sector Based Work Academy and Support to Apply provision

Accredited Entry 3 – L2 Employability skills courses (portfolio based)

Accredited Entry 1 – L1 Enterprise qualifications (portfolio based)

Key Accountabilities:

To deliver teaching and learning to at least a consistently good or outstanding standard

To assess learners, work accurately, both formatively and summatively against appropriate awarding body criteria/key course targets to ensure learners achieve their qualifications/course goals

To take course leadership responsibilities

To take part in team meetings and working groups

To comply with the service quality assurance procedures

To comply with the service policies and procedures

To take personal and professional responsibility for keeping up to date in the subject area.

You will be joining a committed and supportive team of teachers who are passionate about supporting adult learners in the community to improve their digital skills to secure employment or advance to higher education.

This is a casual role teaching daytimes and some evening sessions.

About the Candidate

As a Lecturer you should:

Have a track record of successfully delivering IT courses to varying skills and knowledge levels

Hold GCSE A* – C / 9 – 4 in English or equivalent (essential)

Hold GCSE A* – C / 9 – 4 in Maths or equivalent (essential)

Hold a teaching qualification, ideally to Level 5 or willingness to work towards

Commitment to develop your teaching skills and qualifications (essential)

We welcome applications from newly and recently qualified teachers, as well as established teachers.

You should be able to demonstrate:

Professional and academic competence/qualifications to teach on the courses.

Experience of adopting a range of teaching and learning strategies.

Use of e-learning platforms such as Google Classroom and others or the willingness to learn.

In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will also demonstrate the ability to engage and develop adult learners, and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners.

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension – You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave – Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks – Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow – We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member – We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave – Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at (Company Name - Subscribers only)

At (Company Name - Subscribers only), we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

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