Hourly Paid English Lecturer

Tees Valley; Redcar; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme with 28.68%

Wellbeing days

Health and wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Job summary

Redcar and Cleveland College, part of Education Training Collective, is seeking an hourly paid English Lecturer to join the English team, reporting to the Curriculum Manager of English, Maths, Digital and Foundation Learning. You will deliver high-quality teaching across English programmes, plan engaging lessons, assess progress, and provide feedback to support achievement.

The ideal candidate will be organised, adaptable and enthusiastic, with strong knowledge of English language and

Qualifications

• A degree in English or a related subject.
• Additional qualifications or experience relevant to teaching English in Further Education.
• Experience of delivering English, including GCSE and/or Functional Skills, within a Further Education setting would be desirable.
• Maths GCSE Grade 4 / C or equivalent, or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across a range of English programmes, ensuring lessons are engaging and inclusive.
• Plan and deliver effective lessons, assess learners' progress through examinations and continuous assessment, and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to curriculum development, team meetings and quality assurance activities.

Education

A degree in English or a related subject

Job description

Company The Education Training Collective

Job Description

Who we are?

Redcar and Cleveland College is a vibrant, forward-facing college recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. We are proud to deliver the highest standards of education, offering a full range of vocational courses, higher education, apprenticeships and commercial training for young people, adults, and local employers. As a valued part of our community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to realise their full potential.

We are part Education Training Collective (Etc.), which is of a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit. Our staff are skilled, high performing and committed to our learners and to the Group's vision, 'ONE Etc. - Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond'.Join us in shaping the future- we are looking for individuals who are ready to inspire, achieve and share our commitment to delivering outstanding education.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an hourly paid English Lecturer to join our English team, reporting to our Curriculum Manager of English, Maths, Digital and Foundation Learning.

As an English Lecturer with Redcar and Cleveland College, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning across a range of English programmes, ensuring that lessons are engaging, inclusive, and tailored to meet the needs of all learners. You will plan and deliver effective lessons, assess learners’ progress through examinations and continuous assessment, and provide constructive feedback to support achievement and progression. You will also contribute to the wider work of the department through participation in curriculum development, team meetings, and quality assurance activities.

The ideal candidate will be organised, adaptable, and enthusiastic, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should have a strong knowledge of English language and literature, good IT skills, and the ability to engage and inspire learners from a range of backgrounds and abilities. You will demonstrate high levels of accuracy and attention to detail and show a commitment to continuous professional development.

Qualifications and experience required:

• A degree in English or a related subject.
• Additional qualifications or experience relevant to teaching English in Further Education.
• Experience of delivering English, including GCSE and/or Functional Skills, within a Further Education setting would be desirable.
• Maths GCSE Grade 4 / C or equivalent, or willingness to work towards.

We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 87% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. Here is a snapshot of what you can expect, for further information about all our benefits please see our employee benefits

• Teachers Pension Scheme with 28.68% Employer Contribution
• 2 Wellbeing days per year, paid days off that empower our employees to recharge, reflect or simply enjoy time as they choose- because your wellbeing matters.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including, a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme, 24/7 Online GP access with NHS registered doctors, employee assistance programme, discounts at high street and online retailers, free on-site parking, plus many more.
• You will have the opportunity to work within Redcar and Cleveland college and make use of our modern facilities, including discounted on site gym access

Schedule

• Hourly Paid - Various

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 18th October 2026.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and any convictions that are not eligible for filtering, prior to the interview date.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you may wish to seek independent advice from:

• Visit Unlock | phone [phone] | text 07824 113848

Further information on filtering and protected offences is available on the Ministry of Justice website

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB)

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. For more information, please see our EDIB policy

Right to Work in the UK

All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK, in line with The Education Training Collective's statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

The Education Training Collective offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles, where it is considered appropriate and necessary to meet service needs. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not applicable to most roles.

Our recruitment principles are based on fairness, transparency, and a commitment to developing local talent. Sponsorship will only be offered where there is clear, evidenced justification, such as:

• The need for specialist skills unavailable in the local labour market.

Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, and visa sponsorship is not appropriate, justified, or approved, we will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes situations where an existing employee’s visa expires and sponsorship is not granted.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is a key priority for the Group. We have robust policies and systems in place to ensure a safe environment for learners and staff, including our responsibilities under the Prevent Duty.

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.