Lecturer in English

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education provider in Rotherham is looking for a Lecturer in English to deliver GCSE English and Functional Skills Literacy. You will inspire learners and develop creative resources while contributing to the success of students. Ideal candidates will possess an A Level qualification in English or above and be willing to work towards a teaching qualification. This role offers excellent career development opportunities and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Access to teachers pensions scheme

Up to 50 days annual leave

Access to gyms, restaurants and salons

Health & wellbeing benefits

Flexible working hours

Parking available

Career development opportunities

Grants for new FE teachers in STEM

Qualifications

• Hold at least A Level or equivalent qualification in English.
• Willing to work towards a teaching qualification if not already held.
• Ability to develop creative resources that inspire learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GCSE English and Functional Skills Literacy to students and adults.
• Monitor and track learner progress to ensure positive outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum and department teams to enhance teaching practices.

Skills

Creative resource development

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Engaging teaching methods

Education

A Level qualification in English

Degree qualification in a chosen subject

Job description

Location: Rotherham

Salary: Up to £32,199 per annum + benefits (depending on qualifications & experience)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full time (37hrs per week, all year round)

Closing Date: 10/11/2025

Our clients main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider, and this is at the heart of everything that they do. To help them achieve this they are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join their existing teams. To be a part of the team they will expect you to be committed to their values too.

The Role

Within the 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.

As a Lecturer in English, you will have the opportunity not only to impart your knowledge and expertise to their learners, but ultimately will make an impact on the wider community.

In this role you will be delivering on GCSE English and Functional Skills Literacy to full time students and adults. You will work in their well-equipped onsite classrooms and online through their 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.

Skills And Qualifications

• 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.

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 KPIs 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.

Benefits

• Access to teachers pensions scheme
• Up to 50 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to their gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Parking available at all of their 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 levelling up premium payments initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth by to £200 per referral made

To Apply

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