Lecturer in English

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Langley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Langley is seeking a Lecturer in English on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves delivering effective teaching, supporting learners with barriers to achievement, and developing independent learners. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 3 qualification in English and a teaching qualification. This position offers a salary between £31,133 and £44,841 based on experience, alongside excellent benefits including a pension scheme and various health and wellbeing perks.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Subsidised leisure courses

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Ideally holds a Level 3 or higher qualification in English.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification in two years.
• Experience in curriculum development desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective teaching programmes within competency areas.
• Assist learners facing barriers to learning.
• Engage in assessment of learners from application to achievement.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Supporting learners to high achievement

Education

Level 3 qualification in English

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Lecturer in English

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Lecturer in English to join our Slough & Langley College team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role offers a salary on the Academic Pay Scale ranging from £31,133 (T1) to £44,841 (T11), depending on experience and qualifications.

As a Lecturer in English, you will be joining our Ofsted Rated Good Colleges Group delivering effective teaching programmes within your competency areas, focusing on developing independent learners and facilitating student progression.

Working closely with Specialist Learning Coaches you will assist learners facing barriers to learning and help them to break through and remove these barriers to ensure high levels of student attendance, retention and achievement. By engaging in the assessment of learners from application, progression, setting targets and milestones, providing necessary support where necessary.

The successful candidate will ideally possess a level 3 or higher qualification in English as well as a recognised teaching qualification or the willingness to work towards one within the first two years in role. Experience and knowledge of ongoing curriculum development and managing the learning process as well as the ability to demonstrate successful experience supporting learners to high achievement is desirable.

About Us

Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South‑East. Our staff work across four main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes‑Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture‑Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state‑of‑the‑art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

Benefits

• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Free on‑site parking at all sites
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
• On‑site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 26th November 2025.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

To apply, please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form, making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

Recruitment Agencies: We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!