Lecturer in English

RNN Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' pensions scheme

Up to 50 days annual leave

Gym access and staff benefits

Career development opportunities

Teacher training funding

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

RNN Group in Rotherham is seeking an English Lecturer to deliver GCSE English Language and Functional Skills to full-time students and adult learners, using onsite classrooms and online tools.

You will develop engaging resources, monitor progress, and work with colleagues to achieve department goals, with opportunities to pursue teaching qualifications and career development.

Qualifications

• A Level (or equivalent) in English or above.
• Degree qualification in a chosen subject.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English to full-time students and adults.
• Develop creative resources to inspire outstanding learning.
• Monitor and track learner progress to promote positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and management to achieve departmental objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

A Level in English

Degree in a chosen subject

Job description

Lecturer in English

Location: Rotherham College, Rotherham

Salary: From £29,455 (unqualified) to £33,487 (qualified) per annum plus benefits

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week, all year round)

Closing Date: 07th of September 2026

Within RNN Group, Maths and English skills are in high demand and in this role, you can influence and contribute towards the College's provision in this key area.

You will have the opportunity not only to impart your knowledge and expertise to our learners, but ultimately will make an impact on the wider community.

In this role you will be delivering on GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English to full time students and adults. You will work in our well-equipped onsite classrooms and online though our virtual learning environment, using Google Classroom.

The role of lecturer is to equip our students with skills for their future through the delivery of outstanding education and training and inspire students to achieve their potential. This role offers you the opportunity to do this every day. It is the job satisfaction that comes from this that makes a teaching role special.

You will…

As an English Lecturer you will play an important role in developing creative resources to inspire outstanding learning and will be responsible for the monitoring and tracking of learner progress to promote positive outcomes for learners.

You should be an effective and motivated team player, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues and management to achieve strategic and organisational objectives.

You will hold at least A Level (or equivalent) qualification in English or above and either have, or be willing to work towards a teaching qualification. Ideally, you will have a degree qualification in a chosen subject.

You will be able to bring the subject to life, using combined methods of practical, theoretical and digital which will engage your learners and provide them with the best skills, knowledge and behaviours for the future.

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!

Department Info

Your line manager will be the Deputy Manager for English and Maths. You will regularly report on your objectives to update your Maths and English Lead regarding a range of KPI’s including (but not limited to) student recruitment, retention, anticipated achievement, attendance and punctuality.

You will be part of a Curriculum and Department team and will work with other teaching staff to develop and share good practice in the area. You may also be required to participate in cross college teams or working groups on key projects.

Our excellent benefits and rewards package

• Access to teachers pensions scheme
• Up to 50 days annual leave per year (35) including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

What is the RNN Group?

RNN Group’s main goal is to be an ‘outstanding’ education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too