Lecturer - English

Colchester Institute; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully supported teacher training

Real classroom experience

Mentorship from FE professionals

Specialise in English

Meaningful career

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking aspiring Lecturers to join our team and take the next step into a teaching career. You will gain real classroom experience from day one and benefit from mentorship from experienced FE professionals in English.

We offer a fully supported route into Further Education teacher training, with opportunities to specialise in English and contribute to learners' progression into employment or further study.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading classroom sessions.
• Confident in managing groups of learners.
• Passion for helping students reach potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support engaging lessons in English.
• Work with learners who require additional support to achieve GCSE qualifications.
• Build students' confidence, skills, and readiness for future pathways.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with experienced FE lecturers and mentors.
• Develop your teaching practice through a structured training programme.
• Support learners' progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further study.

Skills

Classroom management

Mentoring

Communication skills

Student support

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Relevant English background (desirable)

Job description

About the Role:

• Deliver and support engaging lessons in English
• Work with learners who require additional support to achieve GCSE qualifications
• Build students' confidence, skills, and readiness for future pathways
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Work closely with experienced FE lecturers and mentors
• Develop your teaching practice through a structured training programme
• Support learners' progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further study

Essential Experience:

• Experience supporting or leading classroom sessions (e.g. HLTA, Cover Supervisor, or similar)
• Confidence managing groups of learners in an educational setting
• A passion for supporting students to achieve their potential

Essential Qualifications:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• A relevant subject background in English (desirable but not essential depending on experience)

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As a leading provider of education and training in the region, we offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking environment where staff are encouraged to grow and succeed.

We are seeking aspiring Lecturer to join our team and take the next step into a fully qualified teaching career.

What We Offer:

• A fully supported route into Further Education teacher training
• Real classroom experience from day one
• Mentorship from experienced FE professionals
• Opportunities to specialise in English
• A rewarding career where you can make a lasting difference

Why Join Us?

At Colchester Institute, we invest in our people. You'll become part of a vibrant and supportive community committed to excellence in education and training. If you're passionate about inspiring learners and ready to turn your classroom experience into a qualified teaching career, we want to hear from you.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our.