English Lecturer

Nescot College; Epsom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Surrey is seeking an English Lecturer to inspire and support students in improving their English skills at GCSE and Functional Skills levels. The role involves teaching, assessing student performance, and collaborating with a team dedicated to student success. Applicants should be qualified and passionate about education. This opportunity offers a supportive work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free online qualifications

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience in teaching English at Functional Skills and GCSE level.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students in reading, writing, and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Teach great lessons that enthuse students.
• Use Google Classroom confidently.
• Set targets and review student performance.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching.

Skills

Teaching English

Use of Google Classroom

Student engagement

Education

Level 5 or higher teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded Good by Ofsted following 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).

This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

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: 28th September 2025

Interviews will be held 8th October 2025