English Lecturer

Nescot College; Epsom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Nescot College is seeking an English Lecturer to join their dedicated team in Epsom. This rewarding role involves inspiring students and supporting their learning in English at both Functional Skills and GCSE levels. The ideal candidate will have a relevant teaching qualification and demonstrated ability to engage with young people, putting their educational aspirations first. The position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive college environment that values inclusivity and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free online qualifications

Discounted Starbucks

Employee discounts at hair and beauty salon

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching English, especially Functional Skills and GCSE level.
• Skills to motivate students and assess their performance.
• Ability to engage and support students in their learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE and Functional Skills English to students.
• Motivate and support learners in their educational journeys.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Skills

Understanding of Google Classroom

Ability to inspire students

Experience in teaching English

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification or higher

Job description

At Nescot we are recruiting for an English Lecturer to join our team at our modern and easily accessible campus in Ewell, Surrey. This is a rewarding opportunity to inspire and support learners in achieving their educational and career aspirations.

Are you a great teacher of English? Can you inspire our students to improve their ability to read, write and speak? Can you work with our students to develop the skills they need to be successful on their vocational programmes and give them the best chance of securing a job or a course in Higher Education?

If you can then perhaps you want to work with a team who love their subject, are committed to putting students first, share their ideas and are always looking for ways to improve their teaching and bring English to life in the classroom.

If this describes you then you will be interested to know that we are looking for qualified people just like you to join us. Of course you will be dynamic, you will have experience of working with young people to improve their English skills particularly at Functional Skills and GCSE level and you will put students at the heart of everything you do.

If you are part of the English team at Nescot, you will:

• Teach great lessons that enthuse students and motivate them to achieve
• Be confident in the use of Google Classroom and other educational software
• Understand how well your students are performing and act to help them improve through target setting, review and intervention
• Contribute to the further improvement of teaching and learning in English with colleagues in the department
• Contribute and deliver the assessment plan and practice of the department
• Work closely with teachers, support staff and managers from across the College to help students to improve their English and literacy skills
• Teach GCSE English Language to 16 - 18-year-old students
• Teach Functional Skills English to 16-18-year-old students
• Be able to teach GCSE and Functional Skills English to adult students including those on apprenticeship frameworks

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Discounted Starbucks
• Modern hair and beauty salon offering employee discounts
• Free online qualifications

• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded Good' by Ofstedfollowing its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed , and benefit from highly supportive relationships with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place an effective policy for safer recruitment.

At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

Up to £6k one off payment government retention payment available*

Government funding available to cover cost of obtaining Level 5 or higher teaching qualification*

*terms and conditions apply ask for details

Closing date: 11th August 2025

Interviews will be held 20th August 2025