GCSE English Teacher - Functional Skills Specialist

Eden Brown Synergy; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting an English Teacher for GCSE and Functional Skills at a Lancashire-based Further Education College. You will deliver high-quality English teaching across GCSE and Functional Skills, supporting learners to improve literacy and employability skills and achieve qualifications.

The role is full-time and temporary, offering a structured college environment, with responsibilities including lesson planning, student progress tracking, and collaboration with colleagues to

Qualifications

• You will have relevant teaching experience and a strong subject knowledge of English.
• Experience of teaching GCSE English and Functional Skills English within a Further Education setting would be highly desirable.
• You will have the ability to engage and motivate students with a range of abilities and educational backgrounds.
• You will be organised, reliable and approachable, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You will hold recognised teaching qualification and relevant English qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and effective English lessons across GCSE and Functional Skills programmes.
• Teach and support students of varying abilities and backgrounds, adapting teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Prepare students effectively for examinations and assessments.
• Develop students confidence in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• Monitor, assess and record student progress in line with college procedures.
• Provide constructive feedback to help students understand and improve their work.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, achievement and student progress.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support students wider educational and personal development.
• Contribute to the development of teaching and learning resources and schemes of work.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, attendance and engagement.
• Ensure all teaching and learning is delivered in accordance with college policies and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong English knowledge

Student engagement

Education

Qualified teaching qualification (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting an English Teacher for GCSE and Functional Skills at a Lancashire-based Further Education College. You will deliver high-quality English teaching across GCSE and Functional Skills, supporting learners to improve literacy and employability skills and achieve qualifications.

The role is full-time and temporary, offering a structured college environment, with responsibilities including lesson planning, student progress tracking, and collaboration with colleagues to