Lecturer - English

Central Bedfordshire College; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Northamptonshire is seeking a Lecturer in English to join the English & Maths department. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons, contributing to curriculum design, and providing support to diverse learners. The ideal candidate will have a degree in English, a teaching qualification, and recent teaching experience. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum, along with extensive benefits including annual leave and a salary supplement.

Benefits

Salary supplement up to £3,000 per annum

45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

Teacher's pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or Level 5 in English and teaching qualification required.
• Recent experience teaching GCSE English is essential.
• Successful candidate must support diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across multiple levels.
• Contribute to curriculum design and quality assurance.
• Provide tutorials, feedback, and pastoral care to learners.
• Work with colleagues to enhance employability outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Lesson planning

ICT proficiency

Education

Degree in English

Teaching qualification (CertEd/PGCE)

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

Tools

Microsoft 365

Digital platforms

Job description

Job Details

Location: Northamptonshire (Tresham College – Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough campuses)

Salary: £33,048 to £38,169 per annum (DOE)

Hours / Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Right to Work: You must have Right to Work in the UK; sponsorship not available.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in English to join our English & Maths department at The Bedford College Group.

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning Delivery – Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across multiple levels, using inclusive methods to support learner achievement and progression.
• Curriculum & Quality Development – Contribute to curriculum design and quality assurance processes, aligning provision with national priorities and learner/employer needs.
• Learner Support & Engagement – Provide tutorials, feedback, and pastoral care to promote wellbeing, independent learning, and positive behaviour and attendance.
• Collaboration & Compliance – Work with colleagues and external partners to enhance employability outcomes, while promoting safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety.
• Professional Practice & Leadership – Maintain professional competence, support new staff, lead curriculum areas if qualified, and participate in college‑wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications – Degree or Level 5 in English, teaching qualification (CertEd/PGCE or willingness to achieve), and GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
• Teaching Experience & Knowledge – Recent experience teaching GCSE English, understanding of FE reform and safeguarding, and success in supporting diverse learners to achieve.
• Skills & Competencies – Strong communication, classroom management, lesson planning, and ICT proficiency including Microsoft 365 and digital platforms.
• Professional Attributes – Inclusive, reflective, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement, college values, and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Flexibility & Compliance – Enhanced DBS, willingness to travel across college sites, awareness of health & safety, and possession of a full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

About You

• Essential Qualifications – Degree or Level 5 in English, teaching qualification (CertEd/PGCE or willingness to achieve), and GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
• Teaching Experience & Knowledge – Recent experience teaching GCSE English, understanding of FE reform and safeguarding, and success in supporting diverse learners to achieve.
• Skills & Competencies – Strong communication, classroom management, lesson planning, and ICT proficiency including Microsoft 365 and digital platforms.
• Professional Attributes – Inclusive, reflective, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement, college values, and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Flexibility & Compliance – Enhanced DBS, willingness to travel across college sites, awareness of health & safety, and possession of a full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

About Tresham College

Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings. Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Safeguarding and Vetting

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

Benefits

Salary supplement up to £3,000 per annum, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher's pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities.

Additional Information

Interviews will be held at a date to be confirmed. Successful candidates must demonstrate alignment to the organisation's VISION values.

Apply

Please evaluate and follow the application process via the provided link.