Lecturer in English

Hull College; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Hull is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in English on a fixed-term basis until December 2025. The role involves teaching a diverse range of students, preparing lesson plans, and providing constructive feedback. Successful candidates must have at least a Level 3 qualification in English and relevant teaching experience. Join a supportive environment committed to empowering educators and students alike.

Benefits

42 days of annual leave

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 or above in English.
• Experience in teaching English to diverse student groups.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to connect with students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching across various qualification types.
• Plan and prepare lesson documentation including schemes of work.
• Maintain accurate records of learner attendance and progress.
• Provide meaningful feedback to students on their work.

Skills

Teaching English

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum Level 3 or equivalent in English

Job description

Overview

Lecturer in English (Fixed Term Contract until December 2025) – Hull

Salary: £25,500 - £39,267 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Annual Leave: 42 days per annum FTE (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period)

As our Lecturer in English, you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner; teaching, motivating and supporting young people to maximise their potential to make progress.

We welcome applicants from fully qualified and experienced practitioners, and those part-way through their teacher training journey.

You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, teaching, motivating, and supporting young people to maximise their full potential.

Hull College provides high-quality education & training for school leavers & adults, offering a wide range of vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships & degrees.

As one of the largest vocational institutes of its kind in the region, we have one focus - to create careers, not courses. We pride ourselves on this approach & are committed to ensuring our learners acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes & experience to progress in life, whether that is to seek employment in the industry of their choice or step up to higher education & university.

While dedicated to delivering the very best experiences to our learners, we also extend the same commitment to our staff. We have worked hard to create an environment where all of our staff, no matter what their role, are empowered to inspire & support our vision to create better futures for the people of Hull.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and learning across a range of qualification types, ensuring stretch, challenge, and engagement of learners.
• Plan and prepare lessons and contribute to all relevant teaching documentation including schemes of work, lesson plans, online resources, etc.
• Mark learners work, providing meaningful feedback on how improvements can be made.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor learner attendance and progress, planning additional support when required.
• Fully engage with the quality assurance processes within the curriculum area.
• Attend team meetings and communicate with colleagues, sharing good practice within the curriculum area and the wider college when required.
• Represent the college at parent evenings, taster days, open days, careers, and other educational events.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of subject specialism by engaging with appropriate professional development.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum Level 3 or equivalent in English
• Subject specialism in English
• Previous experience of teaching English
• Experience of working with a wide range of students
• Demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Able to work with students of all ages in classroom, workshop and one to one situations, including students from Hull College School

Additional information

Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that this post is subject to regulated activity.

We at Hull College prioritise digital proficiency; all new staff should either be skilled or open to training.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier depending on the level of applications received, so if you do wish to be considered we recommend that you complete the application as promptly as possible.