English Lecturer (Maternity Cover)

Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer in English to teach GCSE English and Functional Skills at its Hammersmith campus. This role requires the candidate to deliver innovative and engaging lessons, contribute to curriculum development, and actively participate in student recruitment. The ideal applicant will possess strong English and Maths skills, a passion for teaching, and relevant educational qualifications. The position offers full-time hours on a fixed-term contract with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent Holiday Allowance (40 days)

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Interest-free loans for Season tickets

Continuous Professional Development Events (CPD)

Discount at the College's on-site hair salon

Qualifications

• Experience as an educator with the ability to teach GCSE English and Functional Skills.
• Up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of curriculum delivery.
• Ability to produce engaging teaching materials.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE English and Functional Skills.
• Prepare lessons and assess students.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Engage in recruiting and counseling students.

Skills

Excellent English and Maths skills

High level of IT competency

Creative teaching methods

Experience in delivering GCSE English

Education

Level 2 qualification in Maths & English

Job description

Hours: Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (9 months)

Salary: £34,157 - £45,810 FTE per annum (pro-rata)

Closing Date: 07/01/2026

Location: Hammersmith Campus

About us

At West London College, we are committed to championing innovation and creativity, and we invite you to join us on this journey. We welcome applicants who can share our values of Ambition, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration and Inclusion. We have three college sites across West London at Ealing, Hammersmith and Southall. By bringing your skills to the College, you will have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in these students’ education and future. As a diverse College in the UK, we offer an exciting, innovative and stimulating work environment with a wide variety of employment opportunities.

For further information about the College, please visit our website.

About the role

West London College is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Lecturer in English to join its team. The appointed candidate will be responsible for teaching GCSE English and Functional Skills. This role will include lesson preparation, classroom delivery and marking. The appointed candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and learning to our learners and provide them with an outstanding experience. The post holder will also contribute to curriculum development within the department and will be actively involved in recruiting, interviewing, selecting and counselling students.

The successful applicant will be an experienced educator with the ability to deliver English at GCSE level as well as Functional Skills. They will have experience in delivering innovative and creative teaching and learning and possess an up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of curriculum delivery. The appointed candidate will have a passion for delivering student success and have the ability to use inspiring teaching methods and produce engaging teaching materials. Excellent English and Maths skills and a high level of IT competency will be required.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must possess the relevant qualifications listed in the Person Specification; this includes but is not limited to at least a level 2 qualification in Maths & English.

What we offer

• Excellent Holiday Allowance (40), plus bank holidays (8) and college closure days at Christmas (3)
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest-free loans for Season tickets; Computers
• Contributory average salary with Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Continuous Professional Development Events (CPD)
• Access to Perkbox, our rewards and discount platform
• Access to the Colleges Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discount at the College's on-site hair and beauty salon.

Important Information

We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

To apply, please complete an application form before the closing date specified, as CVs will not be accepted.

Please ensure you include a supporting Statement as part of your application where you need to address how you fit the Person Specification detailed in the attached Job Description to be considered for the position.

In submitting your application for this position, it is strictly prohibited to use any form of AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools or automation. By applying, you confirm that all content is your own and not generated or assisted by AI.

We may close the application deadline earlier than expected, so please ensure you submit your applications as soon as possible.