Sessional Lecturer/Assessor - Supporting Teaching

4 hours on a Tuesday from September 25

3 Hours on a Wednesday from September 25

Merton Adult Education are currently seeking skilled and experienced professionals to teach adult learners on accredited courses in Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 1 and level 2 (Teaching Assistant).

You’ll deliver varied and effective teaching and learning sessions and develop course objectives using effective course and lesson plans designed to monitor learners’ progress

As our Lecturer, we’d like you to have successful teaching experience, a teaching qualification (or willing to work towards) and substantial relevant professional experience. With sound knowledge of the subject to be taught and a successful record of delivering qualifications, you’ll be able to plan lessons using a range of techniques appropriate to learners from diverse educational backgrounds, including adult learners.

You’ll have a high level of computer literacy (MS office, online tracking systems, registration process), be a strong communicator, able to communicate effectively at all levels and able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, using initiative.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 26th June 2025.

There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.