Maths and English Lecturer

The East Kent Colleges Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canterbury is seeking a passionate individual for a teaching role focusing on Maths and English. You will engage and inspire learners while delivering high-quality lessons. The position offers support through a dedicated Teacher Academy to build necessary skills, a competitive salary, and benefits including a generous holiday pattern and pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday pattern

Teacher training investment

Flexible personal leave

Exclusive discounts and perks

Wellbeing and health support

Competitive pension scheme

Community engagement activities

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience or training is ideal, but passion matters most.
• No teaching qualification necessary; training will be provided.
• Ability to inspire and support learners to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and innovative lessons.
• Track and assess student progress, providing support as needed.
• Lead designated study programmes, designing and evaluating engaging content.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Creativity in lesson planning

Confidence in assessing student progress

Empathy and positive classroom management

Ability to deliver Maths and English instruction

Education

Teaching experience or training delivery

Passion and a positive attitude

Additional experience in Maths and English

Job description

Please note that there are two salary scale points for our Lecturer positions. All candidates will start at the introductory salary scale point unless certain criteria are met. Lecturers will normally move up to the highest salary scale once one full academic year of teaching for our group is complete. Lecturers must be in post by 1 st September in any given year to qualify and this is subject to approval. Therefore, internal applicants in the same role may qualify for the higher salary scale, although should seek clarification.

Responsibilities

• A highly organised and creative teacher who can plan and deliver engaging, innovative lessons.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and connect with learners.
• Confidence in assessing and tracking student progress, identifying where extra support or challenge is needed.
• A positive, empathetic approach and solid classroom management skills.
• Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons in Maths and English across a range of learning environments.
• Support and inspire learners to reach their goals and achieve their best.
• Lead on designated study programmes or courses; designing, delivering, and evaluating engaging content.
• Bring creativity and enthusiasm to every session, making learning enjoyable and meaningful.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ideally, you will have teaching experience or have delivered training in the workplace – but passion and the right attitude are what matter most.
• We provide full training through our Teacher Academy, so passion and the right attitude are what matter most.
• No teaching qualification? No problem! If you’ve got a passion for your subject and want to share your knowledge, we’ll help you build the skills you need to succeed in the classroom.
• Additional experience in Maths and English instruction is desirable.

Assignment Details

• Hours per week: 13
• Salary per year: £12,687 up to £13,899

Outstanding Ofsted Provider

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first group organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our 'Strong' skills grading by Ofsted.

Why Join EKC Group

We offer fantastic support for those new to teaching through our Teacher Academy, including hands‑on training, coaching, and digital skills development. No teaching qualification? No problem! If you’ve got a passion for your subject, we’ll help you develop the skills to succeed in the classroom.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self‑declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

Benefits

• Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern aligned with our academic calendar.
• Teacher Training – we support new teachers with a £7,000 investment in your training and coaching through our in‑house Teaching Academy.
• Flexible Personal Leave – Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews.
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks – INC restaurant, grocery, retail, and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes.
• Wellbeing and Health Support – Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return‑to‑work transitions.
• Competitive Pension Scheme – 28% company contribution.
• Culture and Recognition – Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco‑friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net‑zero by 2030.