Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country.

In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections.

This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' 'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and 'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'.'

In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study. To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes.

We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers.

Based in our Performing Arts department, we are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified individual to teach on Music & Technical Theatre courses.

As well as being an inspiring lecturer with the ability to enable all learners to reach their true potential, you will hold an appropriate subject qualification to degree level along with industry experience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To teach Music Performance and Production up to and including Level 4 Play an active role in the marketing of the College and the Department through such activities as open days and through liaison with local employers and schools.
• Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of examination papers, developing and preparing flexible learning materials

Required Skills and Experience:

• Has a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Teaching qualification (PGCE or DTTLS) or willingness to obtain.
• Ideally has relevant teaching experience within FE Is well organised and able to manage the peaks and troughs of a varied workload.
• Able to communicate effectively with students and peers.

What's in it for you? The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

• £5,000 Golden Hello payment pro rata (paid in the first year of employment).
• Employer Pension contributions – up to £11,440 pro rata (Teachers' Pension Scheme).
• 52 Days Annual Leave (pro rata including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
• Electric Vehicle Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Subsidised Gym Membership.
• Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• Remission provided for your first year in post.
• Free Parking
• On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.