Lecturer: English - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Milton Keynes College Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate English Lecturer to join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking educational institution. This role involves delivering engaging lessons that inspire and motivate students, ensuring they achieve their full potential. The college prides itself on creating a supportive environment for around 1500 students, focusing on innovative teaching strategies and student progression. If you are a highly motivated individual with a relevant professional qualification and a drive to make a difference in students' lives, this position offers a fulfilling career path with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with NUS Card

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching English in a classroom setting.
• Ability to inspire diverse groups of young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring and engaging lessons across the English faculty.
• Contribute to the delivery of the English team's ambitious vision.

Skills

Teaching English

Motivating Students

Functional Skills

GCSE English

Differentiation Strategies

Education

Relevant Professional Qualification

Job description

Lecturer: English - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Reference: FEB20258477

Expiry date: 23:59, Sun, 23rd Feb 2025

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (Subject to experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (12-month FTC)

Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours.

Reporting To: Deputy Head of School

IN SHORT

We have an exciting opportunity for an English Lecturer to join our English faculty. The English department is a dynamic and versatile team that delivers inspiring and engaging lessons across the whole College. We work closely with the curriculum areas in order to create sessions that relate directly to the students’ vocational qualifications. We deliver excellent courses to meet the needs of around 1500 students on campus whilst maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment.

The successful candidate will be a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic Functional Skills & GCSE English tutor that will contribute to the delivery of our ambitious vision within the English team. The ideal candidate will have the ability and drive to inspire diverse groups of young people to achieve their full potential.

Candidates should have a relevant professional qualification and experience of teaching English in a classroom setting. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to motivate students through the use of varied teaching and learning strategies with an emphasis on student progression and differentiation.

MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.

OUR BENEFITS

• 35 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform Encore