English Lecturer

Teaching Personnel; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an English Lecturer to start in January at an Outstanding Further Education college in Greater Manchester. This full-time role involves delivering high-quality English lessons to 16–19 learners pursuing GCSE and Functional Skills. Candidates should have appropriate teaching qualifications, with a chance for extension or permanent placement. Competitive salary based on MPS/UPS scales is offered.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Full assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

• Suitable for both secondary and FE English specialists.
• Must hold appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Experience in delivering English lessons to 16–19 learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across GCSE and/or Functional Skills English.
• Plan high-quality learning sessions that build confidence.
• Track learner progress and provide meaningful feedback.
• Contribute to departmental resources and curriculum planning.
• Maintain a positive, achievement-focused classroom environment.

Skills

GCSE English teaching

Functional Skills English

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

English Lecturer – FE College – January Start

We are working in partnership with an Outstanding Further Education college in Greater Manchester who are seeking a dedicated English Lecturer to join their team from January. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to deliver high-quality English teaching to 16–19 learners working towards GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications.

You will contribute to a strong and collaborative English department, playing a key role in supporting students who may be re-sitting exams or progressing towards higher education, apprenticeships, or employment. The college has excellent student behaviour, well-structured learning pathways, and a supportive leadership team focused on continuous improvement.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across GCSE and / or Functional Skills English
• Plan high-quality learning sessions that build confidence, knowledge and exam readiness
• Track learner progress and provide meaningful feedback
• Contribute to departmental resources, curriculum planning and intervention support
• Maintain a positive, achievement-focused classroom environment

Position Details

• Full-time contract from January
• Initial 6–12 week term with strong possibility of extension or permanent placement
• Paid in line with MPS / UPS or FE salary scales
• Suitability for both secondary and FE English specialists

This role is offered in partnership with an Outstanding FE college, and delivered through Teaching Personnel, the UK’s market-leading education recruitment agency. Please submit your CV to express interest, and our FE team will contact you to discuss next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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