Your future is here
A place to inspire
In a teaching role at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Our teachers bring experience, flair, industry connections, passion and care to their roles and in return we invest in them. Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.
Who we need
We are seeking a passionate and adaptable Adult Skills Lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching in Employability and Aviation to adult learners. The role focusses on evening classes delivery at Level 2 at our City Hub campus and involvement with our Level 1 delivery at East Midlands Airport. You’ll support adult learners in building confidence, gaining practical skills and progressing toward employment or further education within the aviation industry.
Purpose of the Role:
Plan, deliver, track and assess engaging, inclusive teaching in Employability and Aviation at Level 2 to adult learners.
Support adult learners in building job readiness, sector-specific knowledge and transferable skills.
Create a supporting classroom environment that respects adult learners’ diverse experience and starting points.
Contribute to the college’s Vision
What you’ll bring
You are a dedicated and inspiring lecturer with a passion for supporting adult learners to achieve their potential. Confident in delivering employability and aviation programmes, you understand the unique challenges adult learners face and are committed to helping them gain the skills they need to success.
You will have:
Experience teaching or training adults, ideally in employability, aviation or a related vocational area.
Strong knowledge of Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications and an ability to tailor learning to individual needs and goals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse adult learners.
A recognised teaching qualification (or a willingness to work towards one).
Experience designing and delivering engagement practical lessons that link directly to workplace skills and outcomes.
A flexible and responsive approach, able to deliver evening classes and adapt to different learning styles and paces.
For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Elliot Richardson on Elliot.richardson@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk.
Interviews / Assessments are planned for: 16 and 17 June 2025
Why Join us
Competitive salary – £16.84 - £21.02 per hour, plus 40% top up pay on all teaching hours
45 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme
Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme
A place to belong
At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.
We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.
Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.
Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.
Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.
Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Apply
If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – Current Vacancies to apply.
We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability
