Lecturer in English

Windsor College; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor College seeks a Lecturer in English for a permanent role at Berkshire College of Agriculture. The position involves delivering high-quality teaching, supporting learners, and contributing to curriculum development. Candidates should possess a level 3 qualification in English and a teaching qualification or a commitment to obtain one within two years.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension schemes

Subsidised leisure courses

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Possess a level 3 or higher qualification in English.
• Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in curriculum development and learner support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective teaching programs and assist learners.
• Engage in assessment and target setting for learners.
• Support high levels of student attendance and achievement.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student support

Assessment skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in English

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Lecturer in English to join our Berkshire College of Agriculture team on a 0.81 FTE permanent basis.

Please note the expected start date for this role is Wednesday, 20th August 2025.

Lecturer in English

As a Lecturer in English, you will be joining our Ofsted Rated Good Colleges Group delivering effective teaching programs 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 assist them in breaking through and removing 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 within the first 2 years in role. Experience and knowledge of ongoing curriculum development and managing the learning process as well as the ability to demonstrate successful experience in supporting learners to high achievement.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 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.

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

Our staff benefit from:

- 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

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Friday 6th June 2025.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th June*

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.

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• Location Berkshire College of Agriculture Hall Place, Burchetts Green Rd, Burchett's Green, Maidenhead , United Kingdom