English Skills Build Specialist Teacher

Warrington & Vale Royal; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

58 days annual leave (Teacher)

Occupational pension scheme

Employee benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Full training & mentoring

Induction programme & buddy scheme

Flexible working

Menopause friendly

Job summary

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking an enthusiastic English Skills Build Specialist Teacher to join our supportive team. You will help students develop their literacy, resilience and confidence while studying GCSE or Functional Skills.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development and learner experience, using innovative teaching and flexible delivery to support progression and adult education within the department.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English to GCSE or Functional Skills.
• Commitment to inclusivity and learner progression.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate learners to achieve their full potential and progress confidently into further study or employment.
• Use innovative and adaptive teaching strategies to support progress, retention and achievement.
• Deliver high-quality English sessions through flexible teaching.
• Contribute to the development of an ambitious and responsive English curriculum.
• Support the continued growth and development of adult provision within the department.
• Work collaboratively within a forward-thinking department committed to continuous improvement.
• Promote the college ethos of inclusivity, aspiration, respect and learner success.

Job description

Warrington & Vale Royal College are seeking an enthusiastic and committed English Skills Build Specialist Teacher to join our highly supportive and driven team. The successful candidate will join other specialist teachers, within a department that values creativity, collaboration and high expectations. This is an exciting opportunity which will help students to develop their literacy, resilience and confidence whilst studying GCSE or Functional Skills.

The English Skills Build Specialist Teacher should be dedicated to supporting student’s needs and their journey of progression. They should have ambition and vision for this newly created post whilst contributing to the ongoing development of our curriculum structure, teaching strategies and learner experience.

The successful candidate will:

• Inspire and motivate learners to achieve their full potential and progress confidently into further study or employment
• Use innovative and adaptive teaching strategies to support progress, retention and achievement
• On occasions deliver high-quality English sessions through flexible teaching
• Contribute to the development of an ambitious and responsive English curriculum
• Support the continued growth and development of adult provision within the department
• Work collaboratively within a forward-thinking department committed to continuous improvement
• Promote the college ethos of inclusivity, aspiration, respect and learner success

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (58 days for Teachers, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• Occupational pension scheme
• Employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Full programme of training and mentoring
• Induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Menopause friendly

Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview.

In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. Our mission is ‘Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, and a Prohibition check for teaching staff.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

The College operates on 2 campuses - Warrington and Winsford.