Lecturer in Functional Skills English

Bury College; Bury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave

Onsite gym

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Onsite parking

Job summary

Bury College invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Functional Skills English. You will plan and deliver high-quality English lessons, supporting learners with reading, writing, speaking and listening in a wide range of backgrounds.

A commitment to inclusive teaching and ongoing CPD is essential. You will assess learner progress, provide constructive feedback and help learners achieve targets, while contributing to curriculum development and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver engaging Functional Skills English lessons for diverse learners.
• Differentiate learning to meet learners’ needs and starting points.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to support development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive Functional Skills English lessons.
• Support learners to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
• Use assessment to monitor progress and inform teaching improvements.
• Differentiate tasks to meet learners’ abilities and starting points.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and destinations.
• Provide timely feedback to help learners understand progress and next steps.
• Develop and maintain learning resources via the College's VLE and platforms.
• Contribute to curriculum development and wider English improvement.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Speaking & Listening

Differentiation

Feedback

Education

English teaching qualifications

Tools

VLE platforms

Job description

Job Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer in Functional Skills English to join our curriculum team on a part-time 0.6 FTE contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring teacher who can engage learners from a wide range of backgrounds and starting points, helping them to develop the practical English skills they need for further study, employment and adult life. You will deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching, learning and assessment across Functional Skills English, creating a positive and supportive learning environment where every learner is encouraged and supported to achieve their potential. You will play a key role in monitoring learner progress, providing effective feedback and adapting teaching to meet individual needs. You will also contribute to the wider development of the English curriculum and the College's commitment to high-quality learner outcomes.

What you will be doing

As a Lecturer in Functional Skills English, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and high-quality Functional Skills English lessons that motivate learners and promote achievement.
• Support learners to develop their skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and communicating, in line with Functional Skills English requirements.
• Use effective formative and summative assessment to monitor learner progress, identify areas for development and inform future teaching.
• Differentiate learning effectively to meet the needs of learners with different abilities, prior experiences and starting points.
• Maintain accurate records of learner attendance, progress, targets, achievement and destinations.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback that enables learners to understand their progress and take responsibility for their development.
• Develop and maintain engaging learning resources, including materials available through the College's VLE and e-learning platforms.
• Contribute to curriculum development and respond positively to changes in Functional Skills English requirements and wider curriculum developments.
• Reflect on your teaching practice and implement strategies to continually improve the learner experience and outcomes.
• Provide appropriate advice and guidance to learners, including prospective and progressing students.
• Participate in standardisation, quality assurance and internal verification activities as appropriate.
• Contribute to the College's Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement processes.
• Maintain your specialist subject knowledge and teaching expertise through ongoing CPD.
• Promote and uphold the College's expectations around safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, health and safety and professional conduct.

About you

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic English teacher who understands the importance of strong literacy skills in enabling learners to progress and succeed.

You will have:

• Relevant qualifications and experience in English, with the subject knowledge required to deliver Functional Skills English.
• Teaching or lecturing experience, ideally within an FE, sixth form or similar educational setting.
• Experience of teaching learners with a wide range of abilities and starting points.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, accessible and inclusive learning.
• A strong understanding of effective assessment and how to use assessment information to support learner progress.
• A learner-centred approach and a genuine commitment to helping learners overcome barriers and build confidence.
• A reflective approach to teaching and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to treating all learners and colleagues with dignity and respect.

About Us

Bury College is a Further Education College offering a wide range of courses to both full time and part time students each year. Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options, Bury College offers a range of A Level courses, vocational programmes, and apprenticeships. In addition to this, we have higher level courses available at Bury College University Centre, as well as courses for adults. We are a friendly, forward-looking college where all our staff are valued. We pride ourselves in the fact that all our staff are supported & encouraged to perform at their best. We invest significantly in staff development & have CPD Events throughout the year. Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments.

The benefits of working for us?

• 45 days annual leave (FTE) plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Occupational sick pay
• Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working
• Family Friendly Policy
• Special Leave of Absence
• Paid leave for religious festivals
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite nursery
• Free onsite parking
• Option for first aid training and an annual allowance of £296 for first aid duties

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.