Lecturer - English 16-18

Barking & Dagenham College; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK education institution is seeking a passionate educator to teach functional skills and English to students. The role involves lesson planning, assessment methods, and supporting student progress. Candidates should hold a teaching qualification and have recent experience in teaching English. The institution is committed to safeguarding and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification.
• Recent experience of teaching functional skills and English to Entry Level to Level 2 learners.
• Track record of successful delivery within English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop lessons and schemes of work.
• Implement learner-centred assessment methods.
• Monitor and report on student attendance and progress.
• Ensure safe working environments for students.
• Support students in their development and future progression.
• Participate in continuing professional development.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Experience in teaching functional skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Job description

Recruiter Barking & Dagenham College

Location: Rush Green, Romford (Greater London)

Salary: £25,494 - £44,526 per annum, including London Weighting, depending on qualifications and experience.

Posted: 14 Oct 2025 09:48 | Closes: 27 Oct 2025 23:59

The Role

You'll provide inspiration, skill and practical experience to students across our department's courses. You'll also contribute to the development of our course offer, building on our innovative provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and develop lessons, including the development of schemes of work
• Develop and implement learner-centred assessment methods, with focus on constructive and development feedback for our students
• Encourage, monitor and report on the attendance, progress and achievements of students
• Ensure safe working environments for students and colleagues, enforce health and safety standard in your area, ensuring all students understand and comply
• Undertake personal coaching and pastoral responsibilities for designated students in order to support them in their own development and future progression
• Keep abreast of industry developments in your specialist area to ensure the relevance and continued employability of our students
• Actively participate in continuing professional development around theory and practice within the education sector

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a teaching qualification (E)
• Have recent, relevant and successful experience of teaching functional skills and English to learners from Entry Level to Level 2, preferably within a Further Education college (E)
• Evidence of recent teaching and assessment in delivering functional skills English programmes, with a proven track record of successful delivery within English (E)
• Possess excellent interpersonal and team development skills and have the ability to contribute to the team and its goals. Be able to support colleagues within the team (E)

All applicants should have good administrative skills and be able to accurately track students' attendance, progress and achievements.

If you are passionate about upskilling the future generation in your subject, then we want to hear from you!

To apply you will need to submit a covering letter within your application, demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.

Application notes

• All application forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting.
• We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline.
• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Safeguarding

Barking & Dagenham College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employment offers are subject to checks, including DBS, identity verification, right to work, medical fitness, and relevant qualifications. Staff are required to complete mandatory training in safeguarding and related areas and to read and comply with college policies.

Closing date for applications: 27/10/2025