Lecturer - English

Colchester Institute; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real classroom experience from day one

Mentorship from FE professionals

Opportunities to specialise in English

Job summary

Colchester Institute invites applications for roles delivering and supporting English lessons, helping learners progress to GCSE qualifications and next steps. You will work with students who require additional support, building confidence and skills while contributing to an inclusive learning environment.

You will collaborate with experienced FE lecturers and mentors and access a structured training programme to develop your teaching practice and support learners’ progression into employment or

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading classroom sessions in an educational setting.
• Ability to confidently manage groups of learners.
• Commitment to helping students reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons and support learners to achieve GCSE qualifications.
• Support learners who need additional help to build confidence and skills.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with FE lecturers and mentors to develop teaching practice.
• Support learners' progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further study.

Skills

Classroom support

Group management

Passion for student potential

Education

GCSE English & Maths

English background (desirable)

Job description

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

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)

What We Offer

• 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 PSL.