A-Level English Lecturer – Maternity Cover

Sandwell College; Overend; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Central StMichael’s Sixth Form College is seeking a knowledgeable Lecturer in English to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term maternity-cover contract for one year. You will teach A-Level English Language (AQA) and A-Level English Language & Literature (OCR).

The role focuses on high-quality teaching, supporting independent language investigations and coursework, and preparing students for assessment with strong writing, analysis, and exam technique.

Qualifications

• A degree and/or appropriate professional qualification relevant to the department.
• A Certificate in Education or Level 5 teaching qualification would be an advantage.
• Experience of excellent teaching and learning practice, and of delivering relevant qualifications.
• Experience of preparing and evaluating appropriate learning materials.
• Knowledge of key skills/functional skills, and experience of internal verification/moderation.
• The ability to inspire and motivate students, teaching using diverse methods and adapting to the needs of particular student groups.
• The ability to present information to learners and colleagues using ILT.
• Good organisational and administrative skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• A team player who is willing to implement strategic policy and take an active part in new developments.
• A genuine understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Opportunities in practice, with sensitivity to students, staff and client needs

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, academically rigorous teaching on A-Level English Language (AQA).
• Deliver A-Level English Language & Literature (OCR) through an integrated approach to poetry, drama, prose fiction, non-fiction and spoken discourse.
• Support students with independent language investigations, original writing with analytical commentaries, and coursework and non-exam assessment components.
• Prepare students for A-Level assessment by aligning teaching with awarding body specifications and assessment objectives, and developing extended writing, accurate terminology, critical evaluation and examination technique.
• Adapt your teaching to students’ prior attainment and needs, stretching and challenging high achievers while providing support and intervention for those who need it.
• Maintain stability and continuity over the maternity cover by working with existing schemes of work, assessment schedules and student progress information.
• Take responsibility for courses and course tutoring (which may include personal tutoring), and share responsibility within course teams for the quality of course delivery.
• Use ILT to develop learning materials and multimedia resources, and contribute to curriculum development and planning.
• Maintain accurate academic and administrative records, communicate effectively with management, staff and students, and undertake in-service training when required.

Skills

Inspiring teaching

Motivating students

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

DTTLS

PGCE

DET

DiT

Certificate in Education

Job description

Central StMichael’s Sixth Form College is seeking a knowledgeable Lecturer in English to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term maternity-cover contract for one year. You will teach A-Level English Language (AQA) and A-Level English Language & Literature (OCR).

The role focuses on high-quality teaching, supporting independent language investigations and coursework, and preparing students for assessment with strong writing, analysis, and exam technique.