Lecturer - Functional Skills English

Inspire Education Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Education Group in Peterborough is seeking a Lecturer in Functional Skills English to cover a fixed-term maternity leave. You will deliver Functional Skills English to learners up to Level 2, plan engaging lessons and assess work to support progress.

Join a supportive team, develop schemes of work, embed digital learning, and help learners gain essential literacy skills for further study and employment while upholding safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach Functional Skills English up to Level 2
• Relevant FE experience delivering English
• Recent subject knowledge in English and literacy
• Assessor qualification is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Functional Skills English lessons
• Assess learners' work with constructive feedback
• Monitor attendance, retention and progress, setting targets
• Develop schemes of work and assessment resources
• Embed digital learning and appropriate technology in teaching
• Support learner recruitment, tutorials and wider college activities
• Contribute to course coordination and internal quality assurance

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

PGCE/Cert Ed or Diploma in Education and Training

Level 3+ subject qualification

Level 2 English and maths

Assessor qualification (A1/TQA/CAVA)

Job description

Salary - £29,725 - £37,527 per annum, depending on experience & qualifications

Hours - 37 hours per week

Contract - Fixed Term - Maternity Cover

Location - Peterborough

Closing Date - 10th November 2026

About the role

Are you passionate about English and helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to succeed?

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Lecturer in Functional Skills English to join our team on a fixed-term basis until July 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced English professional who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and supporting learners to achieve their full potential.

You will deliver engaging and effective teaching across Functional Skills English qualifications at Level 2 and below, helping learners develop the essential literacy skills they need for further study, employment and everyday life.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality Functional Skills English lessons tailored to a range of learner needs.
• Assess learners' work and provide constructive, timely feedback to support progress and achievement.
• Monitor learner attendance, retention and performance, setting targets and implementing support strategies where needed.
• Develop and maintain schemes of work, lesson materials and assessment resources.
• Create an inclusive and positive learning environment that motivates learners and encourages participation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and improve curriculum delivery and quality standards.
• Contribute to course coordination, assessment and internal quality assurance activities as required.
• Embed digital learning and appropriate technology into teaching and learning.
• Support learner recruitment, tutorials and wider college activities as required.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring safeguarding and learner wellbeing remain central to your practice.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong background in English and a genuine passion for helping learners achieve their goals. You will be confident delivering Functional Skills English from Entry Level to Level 2 and able to adapt your teaching approach to meet different learning needs.

You will also have:

• A recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, Cert Ed or Diploma in Education and Training.
• A relevant subject qualification at Level 3 or above.
• At least Level 2 qualifications in English and maths.
• An appropriate assessor qualification, such as A1, TQA or CAVA.
• Recent experience working in English, with the ability to demonstrate up-to-date subject knowledge.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to motivate learners, manage behaviour positively and promote achievement.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusive learning and continuous professional development.

Experience in Further Education, course coordination and internal verification would be advantageous.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: Up to 50 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.