GCSE English and Functional Skills Lecturer

CLARUS EDUCATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a GCSE English & Functional Skills Lecturer for a full-time position in Harrow. The ideal candidate will have a degree in English and experience in teaching GCSE and Functional Skills. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons to vocational learners, managing classroom dynamics, and promoting student development. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive team focused on best practices.

Benefits

Supportive teaching environment

Diverse student engagement opportunities

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in English or related subject.
• Experience in teaching English GCSE and/or Functional Skills.
• CELTA or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GCSE and Functional Skills English courses.
• Support vocational learners with their development.
• Engage students and manage classroom challenges.

Skills

Teaching English

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in English or related subject

Level 5 teaching qualification

Job description

GCSE English and Functional Skills Lecturer

GCSE English & Functional Skills Lecturer – FE College – Permanent – Full-Time - Harrow
Role: GCSE English & Functional Skills Lecturer
Location: Harrow
Salary: £32,455 to £45,260 per annum including London Weighting
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 21st of May 2025

We are seeking to appoint full time Lecturers to deliver GCSE and Functional Skills English within our cross-College provision, primarily to vocational learners aged 16-18, with a growing provision of part-time adult learners.

This is a challenging and rewarding area of the College. You would play a key role in supporting our vocational learners with their development and to help them progress onto higher courses or the workplace.

You would join a team of skilled teachers with a wealth of experience and knowledge, who are pro-active in sharing best practice with the team in order to engage and enthuse resit learners.

You will preferably possess a degree in English or a related subject, with experience of teaching or tutoring English GCSE and/or Functional Skills, and have the ability to engage and enthuse 16 to 18 year olds from a variety of vocational disciplines

Qualifications
• Degree or equivalent in English or related subject
(or minimum of Level 3 qualification plus proven successful experience of teaching English/Literacy/ESOL/EFL for at least 2 years)
• CELTA or equivalent
• Minimum Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (e.g. DET, PGCE) or willing to work towards this, supported by the College

Knowledge and Experience
• Experience of teaching or tutoring GCSE, Functional Skills English, EFL, ESOL or literacy
• The ability to take on course leadership responsibility
• Experience of working in Further Education
• An understanding of the exam requirements for GCSE/Functional skills

Other Skills
• The ability to engage and enthuse vocational learners aged 16-18
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour of students effectively and engage reluctant learners
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good teaching practice including classroom management
• Ability to use IT within the curriculum including the ability to deliver effective teaching online/remotely
• Good administrative/organisational skills and ability to use IT systems effectively
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Understanding of and commitment to Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Self-motivation
• Awareness of and sensitivity towards the different learning needs of students
• Willingness and ability to deliver one evening class per week until 9.00pm on Thursdays
• Commitment to learners and learner achievement.

If you are interested in this GCSE English & Functional Skills Lecturer opportunity, APPLY NOW to be considered for an interview!

To apply for this GCSE English & Functional Skills Lecturer, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this GCSE English & Functional Skills Lecturer role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a GCSE English & Functional Skills Lecturer, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful GCSE English & Functional Skills Lecturer candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This GCSE English & Functional Skills Lecturer post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this GCSE English & Functional Skills Lecturer opportunity by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the GCSE English & Functional Skills Lecturer role within 48 hours.

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