Lecturer - English: Start Your FE Teaching Career Today

Colchester Institute Corporation; 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

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.