English Lecturer - Full time

Heart of Worcestershire College; Redditch; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

CPD opportunities

Holiday allowance

Flexible working options

Cycle to Work

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Heart of Worcestershire College is seeking an English Lecturer to join our lecturing team. The role is based mainly at our Worcester and Malvern campuses, with travel across sites expected.

You will deliver high-quality English teaching, assess learners, and contribute to curriculum quality within a vibrant FE environment. We offer a supportive workplace recognised for diversity and inclusion, with CPD opportunities, generous holiday allowance, and progressive development paths.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality English teaching, learning and assessment; planning engaging lessons and monitoring progress.
• Assess learner needs through initial and milestone assessments to drive learning.
• Develop and deliver English programmes, schemes of work and resources.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English teaching and assessment.
• Assess learner needs and develop personalised learning plans.
• Develop English programmes across college campuses.
• Track attendance, progress and engagement with stakeholders.
• Contribute to curriculum quality and department operations.

Job description

Vacancy Details

• Job Title: English Lecturer - Full time
• Closing Date: 11/11/2026 23:59
• Pay Salary: From £26,687 to £41,413 per annum based on 37 Hours x 52 Weeks. Starting salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Hours: 37 hours x 52 weeks
• Type: Full Time

Join us as an English Lecturer at Heart of Worcestershire College.

We are looking for someone who's ambitious, driven, and has a passion for teaching to join our Lecturing team.

This is your chance to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and take on exciting challenges in a vibrant, forward-thinking environment.

Heart of Worcestershire College is recognised for nurturing the brilliance of every student and we are proud to be a college that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Our latest Ofsted report highlights our continued commitment to delivering high-quality education, outstanding support for learners and meaningful partnerships with employers and the wider community. HoW college has also been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 reflecting our commitment to building a positive workplace culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

You’ll be mainly based at our Worcester and Malvern campuses, so flexibility to travel across sites is essential.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver high-quality English teaching, learning and assessment, planning engaging lessons, monitoring progress, providing constructive feedback and supporting learners to achieve their goals.
• Assess learner needs through initial, diagnostic and milestone assessments, using outcomes to develop personalised learning plans and drive learner achievement.
• Develop and deliver effective English programmes, including schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching resources, revision sessions and intervention activities across college campuses.
• Track, monitor and report on learner attendance, progress, achievement and engagement, working collaboratively with parents, vocational teams and college leaders to maximise student success.
• Contribute to curriculum quality and departmental operations through curriculum development, standardisation and verification activities, data management, administrative support, cross-department collaboration and ongoing professional development.

For the full breakdown, check out the Key Roles and Accountabilities in the Job Description.

Who we are

Heart of Worcestershire College is the county's largest and most diverse FE provider, offering academic, vocational, and community courses across multiple campuses. In 2026 the college achieved a strong standard or expected standard across all areas from Ofsted. We are also delighted to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This accolade reflects the culture we have worked hard to build across the College.

Our values - diversity, integrity, partnership and trust - power everything we do and shape the experience we give our learners. We're also on a mission to be 90% green by 2030 - and we'd love you to be part of that journey.

If you're ready to innovate, inspire and progress, you'll feel right at home here.

Your growth is our growth.

Why you’ll love working here

A career at HoW offers much more than a monthly pay slip. We invest in our people and make sure they feel supported, valued, and ready to shine.

• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular CPD and opportunities to gain new qualifications
• Generous holiday allowance
• Agile and flexible working options (role dependent)
• A great benefits package with high-street and travel discounts
• Clear progression routes
• A mentor to help you settle in and succeed
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (at selected campuses)
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity projects

WE HIRE PEOPLE.

We value individuality. Everyone at HoW brings their own story, background, identity and strengths - and together, we’re stronger for it.

We’re committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer and expect all colleagues to share our dedication to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Need to know

All successful candidates will need to complete and pay for a DBS check, plus required online verification checks.

Closing date: 11