English Lecturer

Orbital South Colleges; Croydon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Gym access

Spa and salon discounts

Job summary

Orbital South Colleges in Croydon is seeking an English Lecturer to deliver GCSE and Functional Skills Maths with ESOL support where needed. The role is part-time (3 days a week) at John Ruskin College (Selsdon), with a competitive pro rata salary and a supportive teaching team.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised teaching qualification, a Maths degree or equivalent, and proven experience teaching Maths in a further education setting.

Qualifications

• Held a recognised teaching qualification.
• Degree in Mathematics or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience teaching GCSE and/or Functional Skills Maths in FE/college.
• Strong classroom practice with a passion for learner achievement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GCSE and Functional Skills Maths lessons, with ESOL where required.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, learner-centred Maths lessons.
• Act as a Course or Subject Leader where appropriate.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, course reviews and quality improvement.

Skills

Teaching qualification

GCSE/Functional Skills maths teaching

Student engagement

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Equivalent professional qualification

Job description

English Lecturer

College location: John Ruskin College (Selsdon)

Salary: £30,827 - £42,553 pro rata (subject to qualifications, skills, and experience)

Hours: Part - time (3 days a week)

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic English Lecturer to join our friendly, supportive, and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to teach learners across a range of study programmes, delivering high-quality GCSE and Functional Skills Maths, with ESOL teaching where required.

In this role, you will plan and deliver engaging, learner-centred lessons that develop students' English skills while demonstrating their relevance to the vocational industries our learners aspire to enter. Working closely with curriculum teams, you will create an inclusive learning environment that motivates students, builds confidence, and supports progression.

As a valued member of the team, you will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning, assessment, and feedback that inspires learners to achieve their full potential.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging GCSE and Functional Skills Maths lessons, along with ESOL classes where required.
• Act as a Course or Subject Leader where appropriate.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, course reviews, self-assessment, quality improvement activities, and continuous curriculum development.
• Promote high levels of learner attendance, retention, achievement, and progression.
• Use assessment and progress data effectively to identify learner needs and implement strategies that improve outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with vocational curriculum teams to ensure learners receive the academic support they need to succeed.

Many of our learners are resitting GCSE Maths or studying Functional Skills to improve their future opportunities. We are looking for an engaging and motivational teacher who can inspire confidence, overcome barriers to learning, and help students realise their potential.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification.
• Be qualified to degree level in Mathematics or possess an equivalent professional or industry-recognised qualification.
• Have significant experience teaching GCSE and/or Functional Skills Maths, ideally within a further education or college setting.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom practice with a passion for raising learner achievement.
• Be highly organised, proactive, and committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with learners and colleagues.

This is a key role within the College's study programme provision, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to learners' educational and career aspirations while working within a collaborative and supportive teaching team

In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.