Lecturer in A Level English Literature

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England seeks a passionate Lecturer in A Level English Literature to join its Sixth Form team. In this role, you will deliver engaging lessons, assess student performance, and support learners in their educational journeys. You will need a degree in English Literature or a closely related field along with a teaching qualification. The position is part-time, offers competitive salary, and involves various professional development benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Generous Annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in English Literature or related discipline required.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one.
• Experience in curriculum design and quality assurance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach across A Level English Literature programmes.
• Deliver inclusive, learner-centred lessons.
• Support academic and pastoral needs of learners.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Enthusiasm for literature

Ability to inspire learners

Education

Degree in English Literature or related discipline

Teaching qualification

Job description

Lecturer in A Level English Literature

Role Information

• Reference: REQ001371
• Location: Filton Campus
• FTE Salary: up to £39,495.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £31,596.00
• Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time
• Working Hours: 29.6 hours per week

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Financial Rewards and Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme – Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays – 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full-Time Equivalent)
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

Inspire the Next Generation of Literary Thinkers

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Lecturer in A Level English Literature (AQA Specification) to join our successful Sixth Form team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching and assessment, inspiring learners to explore literature deeply and develop critical thinking skills that prepare them for university and beyond.

The successful candidate will bring strong subject knowledge, enthusiasm for literature, and a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning. You will design and deliver engaging lessons that foster curiosity, challenge learners, and encourage interpretation and analysis of texts from diverse periods and genres. You will also contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Teach and assess across A Level English Literature programmes
• Deliver inclusive, learner-centred lessons that promote stretch, challenge, and higher-order thinking
• Support learners academically and pastorally, including those with SEND and high needs
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement
• Embed contextual understanding and critical theory into teaching practice
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in literature and education

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in English Literature or a closely related discipline
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for literature
• Experience in curriculum design and quality assurance (desirable)
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms and blended delivery (desirable)
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their full potential

Please apply online by: Thursday 11th December 2025

Expected Interview Date: w/c the 5th January 2026

For any queries please contact [e-mail]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.