Lecturer - GCSE English

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading college in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a passionate Lecturer in GCSE English and Functional Skills to engage and inspire students aged 16-19. The successful candidate will develop and deliver courses, actively support learners, monitor progress, and contribute to the college's success. Benefits include generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to student welfare in an equal opportunities environment.

Benefits

40 days annual leave plus additional days over Christmas/New Year

5 days Wellbeing leave

Pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have excellent teaching skills in GCSE English and/or Functional Skills English.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for education required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Teaching GCSE English Language and English Functional Skills to students aged 16-19.
• Setting weekly marked work and preparing students for exams.
• Monitoring student progress and curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching skills

Ability to motivate learners

Proficiency in new technologies

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Teaching qualification

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in GCSE English and Functional Skills

The School of Foundation, Intermediate Learning and Employability at Kingston College is seeking a Lecturer to teach GCSE English Language and English Functional Skills. The role involves teaching predominantly to students aged 16-19, with allocated 2 hours per week for Functional Skills classes.

Responsibilities include following approved schemes of work and assessment schedules, setting weekly marked work recorded on Pro-Monitor, preparing students for exams, marking homework and mock exams, monitoring student progress, and curriculum development where appropriate.

Requirements:

• A degree or relevant professional qualification in an appropriate subject.
• A teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Excellent teaching skills in GCSE English and/or Functional Skills English.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for education.
• The ability to support, motivate, and empathise with learners.
• Proficiency in using new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
• High personal standards, good planning, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

We welcome applications for fractional appointments; please specify the fraction in your supporting statement.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual salary increases following the cost of living review.

Application deadline: 15th July 2025.

Benefits include 40 days of annual leave plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year, 5 days Wellbeing leave, a pension scheme, subsidised sports facilities, professional development opportunities, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Benefits are pro-rated for part-time staff.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will undergo checks including an enhanced DBS, references, online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

South Thames Colleges Group comprises Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do and seek collaborative, hardworking individuals to join our team and support student achievement.