English Lecturer (Hourly Paid)

Abingdon and Witney College; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Abingdon is seeking an Hourly Paid Lecturer in English. Candidates will plan and deliver engaging lessons, support learners in developing essential skills, and assess progress. This role offers flexibility and various hours and is fixed term until September 2026. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience and a passion for education, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Generous pension and holiday schemes

Continued professional development

Flexible working options

Corporate gym membership

Cycle/tech scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching curriculum area.
• Qualified Teacher or interested in qualifying.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of Safeguarding/Child Protection issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging online and in-person lessons.
• Support learners in developing English and functional skills.
• Assess learner progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Excellent teaching skills

Ability to relate to diverse teaching groups

Skills relevant to tutorial/pastoral support

Education

Qualified to degree level or equivalent

Level 2 or equivalent in literacy and numeracy

Job description

Overview

Oxfordshire Adult Learning are recruiting for an Hourly Paid Lecturer in English to join our award-winning faculty. Our English provision is well-established in Oxfordshire and supports learners to live, work and integrate successfully into their communities. Salary: £28.62 - £37.08 per hour Hours per week: Various Weeks per Annum: Various Working pattern: Various Location: Cross Campus Contract type: Fixed term until September 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive online and in-person lessons that meet curriculum and learner needs.
• Create and use a variety of learning resources, including digital tools.
• Support learners in developing English, and functional skills.
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Deliver tutorials and support learners with personalised learning plans.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to course management.
• Promote equality, diversity, and independent learning.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to team and college objectives.

Essential Experience

• Excellent teaching skills and a passion for your subject area.
• Experience of teaching curriculum area.
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent.
• Qualified Teacher or interested in qualifying.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding/Child Protection issues relevant to the post.
• Level 2 or equivalent in literacy and numeracy or interested in qualifying.
• Ability to relate to diverse teaching groups.
• Skills relevant to tutorial/pastoral support.

Desirable Experience

• Assessor/ Verifier qualification.
• Experience of teaching within a post 16 setting.

Why Work with Us

Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.

Closing date

21st September 2025 (Midnight).

*Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we may conduct an online search to check publicly available information that could affect suitability to work with children or young/vulnerable people.