Lecturer in English

North Kent College; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England is seeking a part-time Lecturer in English to deliver lessons at their Dartford and Gravesend campuses. You will be responsible for preparing and conducting high-quality English lessons up to GCSE level to learners 16-18 years old. The role emphasizes flexibility and a supportive teaching environment with no tutoring or parent evenings required. Competitive salary and benefits including Teacher Pension Scheme available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

42 days annual leave

Access to on-site facilities, including gyms

Enrolment in Teachers' Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience delivering English lessons, including GCSE curriculum.
• Ability to plan, mark, and assess student work.
• Strong understanding of vocational education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English lessons across Dartford and Gravesend campuses.
• Plan and evaluate lesson effectiveness.
• Support learners in achieving their educational goals.

Skills

Teaching experience

Lesson planning

Assessment techniques

Creative teaching methods

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you an English teacher looking for a better work‑life balance? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in English to join our stable and expanding English department. The role will involve working across our Dartford and Gravesend campuses delivering up to GCSE at Foundation level to learners as part of their vocational programme.

Role and Responsibilities

The vacancy has arisen as a result of the external promotion of one of our team members. You will deliver English lessons, plan, mark and assess learners, support them through the vocational programme, and foster a supportive learning environment. You will be expected to plan one GCSE lesson every 4–5 weeks the rest of the team, maintain manageable lesson plans, and carry out high‑quality lessons. Additionally you will participate in lesson visits for personal development and take part in CPD sessions.

Locations and Schedule

This role is based at our Dartford and Gravesend campuses. You will not need to travel between sites during the day. Teaching starts in the second week of September and ends towards the end of June. The majority of the delivery is to learners aged 16–18.

Testimonials

I can honestly say that this is the best teaching role I have ever had – I've been teaching for nearly 20 years. The work‑life balance is so much better than in secondary education. The students are great. Any challenges are met with teamwork, supportive managers and colleagues, and with humour. We're encouraged to be creative and to develop our teaching practices. Lesson visits (observations) are a joy – never intimidating, always supportive.

As a new team member at NKC I've been made to feel very welcome and supported, especially at the start of the teaching year. The teaching programme and resources are super helpful and the staff on the Maths and English teams have really enhanced my enjoyment of the role. The students are great, and I really have liked getting to know and assist them. They make me look forward to coming into work and hearing their stories and watching them progress.

Since moving from primary education to FE, I teach English and I really like teaching the Edexcel English Language 2.0 exam. We are encouraged to be creative in our planning and to look at new ways of engaging students. We all share the load of planning – meaning that we plan one GCSE lesson every 4/5 weeks for the rest of the team…

Benefits

• No tutor group.
• No duties outside teaching.
• No parent evenings.
• The vast majority of classes have no more than 20 learners.
• Repeat delivery of lessons with only minor changes based on learner needs and backgrounds, so planning is manageable.
• Part‑time teachers welcomed.
• Greater opportunity for flexibility of working from home for some of the contracted hours (when not taught).
• Functional Skills is just a smaller subset of GCSE and allows lower‑ability learners to revisit the basics.
• Functional Skills learners have up to three opportunities to take the exam.
• Greater opportunity for CPD sessions during non‑teaching weeks.
• Planning and marking are manageable within the contracted week.
• Opportunity to take holidays in early July, outside normal school term time.
• Plan and deliver high‑quality lessons.
• Annual supportive lesson visits for personal development.
• Use of a classroom base and office.
• Continuation of the Teacher Pension scheme.
• Learners complete regular assessments to track progress.
• A written report for each learner once a year.
• Strong focus on attendance as well as achievement.
• Each learner receives a 3‑hour Maths session for approximately 33 weeks.
• Slightly longer days (starting at 8:45 am, finishing at 5:15 pm) but over a shorter delivery time.
• The majority of the delivery is to learners aged 16 + (the vast majority are 16–18).
• Earlier return than schools; always the day before GCSE results in the third week in August.

College

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted 'Good' provider, with 'Outstanding' learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects.

Salary and Pension

In addition to a competitive salary you will receive the following as a Lecturer at NKC:

• 42 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays, pro‑rata for part‑time contracts).
• Enrolment onto the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the most generous in the country.
• Access to free parking and a number of on‑site facilities, including gyms, restaurants, an on‑site nursery and coffee shops.
• CPD and support from our in‑house Teaching & Learning team, who coach, train, and guide our Lecturers through their teaching journey, from unqualified and new to teaching to qualified and experienced.
• All of our campuses are outside the ULEZ zone.

To apply, please contact HR to arrange a campus visit before you apply. Thank you for considering this opportunity.