Lecturer in English (Adult)

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Filton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College seeks a dedicated 'Lecturer in English' for its Filton campus. The successful candidate will plan and deliver functional and GCSE English lessons, monitor student progress, and collaborate with colleagues to support student development. The role offers a competitive salary with various benefits, including access to a generous pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

Professional Development Support

Family Friendly Policies

Free Car Parking

Discounted Shopping Benefits

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with substantial expertise in English.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, including obtaining a PGCE qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for Functional Skills and GCSE English.
• Monitor and support learners' development in English to achieve positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop learners' numeracy skills.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree level qualification in English or equivalent subject expertise

Stage 3 full professional qualification (PGCE in post-16 education or equivalent)

Job description

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SGS has an exciting opportunity at our Filton campus!

Lecturer in English

Role Information:

Reference: REQ001255
Location: Filton Campus
FTE Salary: up to £39,495.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary: up to £23,697.00
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Working Hours: 22.2 hours per week (0.6FTE)

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Financial Rewards and Benefits :

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme- Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contribution of over 23%
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays - 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve Outstanding status after being classified as Good in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

We are looking for an English Teacher to join our Filton Team:

The SGS Maths team delivers Functional Skills and GCSE English. We are a vibrant and collaborative team, dedicated to ensuring that every learner makes positive progress and achieves successful outcomes. At SGS, English and Maths are placed at the heart of the curriculum, reflecting our commitment to supporting young people in developing essential skills for their future.

Our team works positively together to develop innovative strategies and tailored interventions, with a clear focus on measuring progress over time. A key aspect of our approach is collaborating closely with wider curriculum teams to ensure a unified effort towards shared goals. This partnership-driven ethos enables us to provide the best possible support for our learners, helping them thrive both academically and personally.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Functional Skills and GCSE English lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners, ensuring progress and achievement.
• Monitor and support learners* development in English, providing feedback and interventions to help them achieve positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across learning areas to support the development of learners' numeracy skills within their broader curriculum.
• Share best practices and innovative teaching strategies with the Maths team and wider staff to enhance the quality of numeracy delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of learners* progress and contribute to reports, reviews, and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
• Proven experience working with learners in an educational setting, demonstrating an ability to inspire and motivate.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent or possessing substantial relevant subject expertise in English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, including obtaining a Stage 3 full professional qualification (PGCE in post-16 education or equivalent).
• Adaptability and a student-focused approach, ensuring diverse learning needs are met effectively.

Please apply online by: Monday 16th June 2025

Expected Interview Date: Friday 27th June 2025

If you have any queries please contact [email protected]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!

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