Lecturer - English

Colchester Institute; Eight Ash Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher training

Classroom experience

Mentorship

English specialisation

Career development

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking a Lecturer - English at Colchester Campus. This permanent, full-time role (part-time possible) offers a supported route into Further Education teaching with hands-on classroom experience from day one.

You will deliver engaging English lessons, support learners aiming for GCSE qualifications, and help develop confidence and skills for future employment or further study. You will collaborate with experienced FE staff and mentors to grow your practice.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Experience leading classroom sessions

Group management

Passion for student success

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

English background (desirable)

Job description

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.

Job Title: Lecturer - English

Permanent, Full Time (Part Time possible)

Colchester Campus

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)

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 PSL.TPBN1_UKTJ