English Lecturer

East Surrey College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Choice of two pension schemes

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Fully equipped gym access

Discounted Spa and Salon treatments

Job summary

East Surrey College is seeking an inspiring English Lecturer to plan and deliver engaging lessons in GCSE Maths and Functional Skills, with ESOL where needed. You will work with curriculum teams to create an inclusive, motivating learning environment that supports progression.

Applicants should hold a recognised teaching qualification and a Mathematics degree, with significant FE teaching experience. The role offers opportunities to lead aspects of the curriculum and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Engage learners who are resitting GCSE Maths or studying Functional Skills to improve future opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Classroom management

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Salary & Benefits

• competitive salary
• choice of two excellent pension schemes
• life assurance
• free onsite parking
• access to our fully equipped gym
• discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments