Lecturer in GCSE and Functional Skills English

Loughborough College Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking an English Lecturer to teach GCSE and Functional Skills to diverse learners. This role involves delivering inspiring lessons, monitoring progress, and providing feedback. Candidates should have a relevant degree and teaching qualification with previous experience in teaching English. The position offers a competitive pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, and generous annual leave among other benefits.

Benefits

A competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsided nursery fees

Up to 44 days annual leave

Generous Maternity/Paternity pay

Fantastic CPD opportunities

Well-being hours

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or equivalent is essential.
• Applicants must already possess a teaching qualification or be working towards one.
• Previous experience of teaching English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GCSE English lessons and potentially some Functional Skills.
• Motivate and engage learners through varied teaching strategies.
• Monitor progress and ensure learners achieve target grades.
• Implement appropriate assessments and provide feedback.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teaching skills

Motivational skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

The Loughborough College Group are seeking an English Lecturer, to teach GCSE and Functional Skills to a wide range of Learners in the English Department at Loughborough College.

The area is a highly successful team with over 600 full time learners. The team offers a wide range of provision from Functional Skills to GCSE English. We are looking for someone who will deliver inspiring teaching and learning and monitor progress in lessons. You will ensure all learners are on track to achieve their target grades through implementing appropriate assessments and providing high quality feedback.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GCSE English lessons and potentially some Functional Skills to learners.
• Motivate and engage learners through the use of varied high‑quality teaching and learning strategies.
• Monitor progress in lessons and ensure learners are on track to achieve their target grades.
• Implement appropriate assessments and provide high‑quality feedback.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or equivalent is essential.
• Applicants must already possess a teaching qualification or be working towards one.
• Previous experience of teaching English.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

Other Conditions

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you require any support to apply for this job, please email [e-mail]

Benefits

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 44 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well-being hours
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

Diversity & Inclusion

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus’s offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under‑represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.