Lecturer - English

Colchester Institute; East Mersea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced FE pros

Real classroom experience from day one

Fully supported route into FE teacher"

Job summary

The Colchester Institute invites applications for a lecturer post in English, designed for those with classroom support experience who want to train as teachers. You’ll deliver English lessons, support GCSE progression and help learners prepare for work, apprenticeships or further study, with mentoring from experienced FE lecturers.

You’ll join a structured FE teacher training programme, developing your teaching practice from day one and contributing to an inclusive, positive learning

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Experience supporting or leading classroom sessions.
• Passion for supporting students to achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support engaging English lessons.
• Support learners working towards GCSE, including those needing additional help.
• Build learners' confidence, skills and readiness for future pathways.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with experienced FE lecturers and mentors.
• Develop own teaching practice through a structured training programme.
• Support learners' progression into employment, apprenticeships or further study.

Skills

Classroom support experience

Mentoring

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4

Job description

This lecturer post in English at Colchester Institute suits people with classroom support experience who want to train as teachers. The work centres on delivering English lessons and helping learners, including those who need extra support, work towards GCSE while building their confidence and readiness for work, apprenticeships or further study. The role includes a structured FE teacher training programme and mentoring from experienced lecturers. Candidates need GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4 or above.

What the job involves

• Deliver and support engaging English lessons
• Support learners working towards GCSE, including those needing additional help
• Build learners' confidence, skills and readiness for future pathways
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Work closely with experienced FE lecturers and mentors
• Develop own teaching practice through a structured training programme
• Support learners' progression into employment, apprenticeships or further study

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

Experience

• Experience supporting or leading classroom sessions, such as as an HLTA or cover supervisor
• Confidence managing groups of learners in an educational setting

Other

• Passion for supporting students to achieve their potential

Nice to have

• Relevant subject background in English

What’s offered

• Fully supported route into Further Education teacher training
• Real classroom experience from day one
• Mentorship from experienced FE professionals
• Opportunities to specialise in English