Lecturer in English

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education group in Wakefield is seeking a passionate Lecturer in English to join their supportive team. The role involves teaching GCSE and Functional Skills English, ensuring students achieve their highest potential. Candidates should have a strong teaching background and a commitment to student success, along with relevant qualifications. Benefits include generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and various discounts.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave (37 days annual leave + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)

Personal and Professional Development opportunities

Discounted Metro Card Scheme

Good Pension Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Reduced price personal gym membership

Access to high street discounts

Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Track record of highly effective teaching in English.
• Experience of re-engaging young people.
• Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding teaching to ensure learners succeed.
• Teach GCSE English and Functional Skills English.
• Establish a culture of excellent behaviour and motivation.

Skills

Teaching experience

Excellent people skills

Passion for supporting students

Education

Professional qualification or degree in relevant area (level 4 or above)

GCSE A* - C / 9 - 4 in Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Ref: 105460b

Hours of work: 25.9 hours per week

Salary: £31,146 to £37,379 full time equivalent

£21,800 to £26,165 actual salary based on 25.9 hours

Location: Wakefield College

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lecturer in English to join our friendly and supportive team, who share best practice, value the team’s strengths and works together to achieve a common goal.

As Lecturer in English, you will provide outstanding teaching to ensure that all our learners succeed and achieve their highest potential. The teaching responsibility for this post will include GCSE English for full-time Study Programme students, however, you may also be required to teach Functional Skills English.

We are looking for an outstanding and enthusiastic professional who has a track record of highly effective teaching in English. You should have successful experience of establishing a culture of excellent behaviour, motivation and high learner performance through excellent standards of teaching and learning.

As a Lecturer in English, you should:

• Hold a professional qualification or degree in a relevant area (level 4 or above)
• Have GCSE A* - C / 9 - 4 in Maths and English qualifications or equivalent
• Be able to evidence relevant Continuing Professional Development
  
  

You should also be able to demonstrate:

• Successful teaching experience delivering outstanding outcomes, with particular experience of re-engaging young people
• A passion for supporting students to succeed
• Excellent people skills in order to support the achievement of above average results
• A track record of ability to implement key initiatives in a dynamic and changeable environment
  
  

See what we have to offer and come and join us……

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (37 days annual leave (pro-rata) + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Good Pension Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets, and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards
  

Closing date: 16th July 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please note, we may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications, so an early application is encouraged.

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification.

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.