English Lecturer

Nelson and Colne College; Accrington; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Accrington is seeking an enthusiastic English Lecturer to inspire and engage students in their learning. The successful candidate will develop course materials and support students' success in GCSE English Language and Functional Skills. This position offers a permanent contract with a salary up to £40,324 and various benefits. Join a dedicated team aiming to provide high-quality education and make a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching English in various educational settings required.
• Teaching qualification is mandatory.
• A degree in English or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Involve in course planning and development of lesson plans.
• Build strong relationships with learners to enhance student success.
• Contribute to improving student retention and attendance.

Skills

Experience of teaching English within a Further Education, Sixth Form, Apprenticeship or Secondary setting

Excellent communication skills

Highly organised and conscientious approach

Education

Degree in English or associated subject - or alternative degree with A Level English

Teaching qualification

Job description

English Lecturer

Salary: Up to £40,324
Hours: 35 per week (part-time may also be considered)
Working Weeks: 52 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Accrington and Rossendale College
Closing Date: Midnight - 9th November 2025
Interview Date: 14th November 2025
Together, Let's Be Extraordinary

Our Organisation

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding careers prospects.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Lecturer in English.

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation? Do you have a flair for making complex concepts accessible and engaging? If so, we want YOU!

We are looking for an enthusiastic English Lecturer to join our dynamic teaching team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students and help them unlock their potential in the world of English Language.

You will be part of a highly successful team of dedicated English staff delivering GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English at Accrington and Rossendale College along with inspiring your students to achieve their best.
East Lancashire Learning Group is 'Powered by Maths and English'. Part of our core strategic intent is to ensure that our learners are English and maths enabled and subsequently there is whole college approach to - and ownership of - English and maths. All English teachers are well-qualified and have expert knowledge of the subject and we also continue to invest in teachers' ongoing professional development. You will be joining a team of dedicated, innovative and highly-successful subject-experts who achieve remarkable things - students who resit their GCSEs at the college are more than twice as likely to achieve Grade 4-9 than the National Average.

In particular, the English division aims to:

• Provide a highly ambitious curriculum which inspires students to achieve their very best and which supports them to aim high and reach the extraordinary.
• Ensure a high-quality English provision with excellent teaching, learning and assessment.
• Support students to achieve excellent outcomes in English, supporting them to progress onto their next steps.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Accrington and Rossendale campus but may be required to travel across sites.

This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge, a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation.

What You Will Be Doing:

You'll be involved in every aspect of course planning, including developing schemes of work, lesson plans, and teaching resources, all while building strong relationships with your learners. Your efforts will contribute to improving student retention, attendance, and success rates, and you'll play a key role in shaping the curriculum to best meet students' needs.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience of teaching English within a Further Education, Sixth Form, Apprenticeship or Secondary setting
• Teaching qualification
• Degree in English or associated subject - or alternative degree with A Level English
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for the subject and ability to inspire and motivate
• Highly organised and conscientious approach

What We Offer in Return:

• Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit the Careers section on our website for full details of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

How to Apply: Still Interested?

If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and follow the steps to apply online.

Website

http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Further questions

please contact our friendly HR Team [e-mail]

Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website

Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.