Lecturer in English

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

Job summary

A leading education provider in Worksop is seeking an English Lecturer to teach GCSE English and Functional Skills Literacy. The ideal candidate will inspire students and create engaging resources while monitoring their progress. A minimum of A Level in English is required. This role offers competitive salary up to £32,199 with excellent benefits including access to gyms and up to 50 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Access to teachers pensions scheme

Up to 50 days annual leave

Access to gyms, restaurants, and salons

Health & wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills and be motivated team players.
• A Level (or equivalent) qualification in English or above is required.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GCSE English and Functional Skills Literacy courses to students.
• Develop creative resources to inspire outstanding learning.
• Monitor and track learner progress to promote positive outcomes.

Skills

Creative resource development

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Ability to engage learners

Education

A Level in English or equivalent

Degree in chosen subject

Job description

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Location: Worksop

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

Hours: Full time (37hrs per week, all year round)

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 11/08/2025

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.

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 though their virtual learning environment, using Google Classroom.

The role of lecturer is to equip their 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

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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