Graduate Lecturer in AAT

Do you have a passion for business and a desire to inspire and develop the next generation of professionals? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to take the first step towards gaining a recognised teaching qualification.

As part of the programme, you will benefit from:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave (up to 58 days for full-time lecturers, including bank holidays and Christmas closure, pro rata for part-time)
• Access to an occupational pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Free on-site parking
• A structured programme of training, mentoring, and professional development
• A dedicated induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working arrangements, where appropriate
• A menopause-friendly working environment

What you will gain from this programme:

• Hands-on teaching experience delivering AAT courses, including BTEC and T Level provision
• Experience supporting a wide range of learners, including 16–18 students, adult learners, and apprentices
• Ongoing support from a dedicated line manager, mentor, and experienced team members
• Development of practical classroom skills alongside recognised teaching qualifications
• On successful completion of the programme, you may have the opportunity to progress into a permanent AAT Lecturer role within the College.

In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. Our mission is ‘Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates ‘a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people’.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check, as well as a Prohibition check for teaching staff.

Please note: In line with College policy, referees for shortlisted candidates will be contacted prior to interview. One referee must be your current or most recent employer.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, online searches will also be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested in this post please submit your application as soon as possible.

`Warrington and Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners’

Safeguarding Statement

Warrington & Vale Royal College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.