Teacher of English (Adult)

Derby College; Derby; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Derby College is seeking a part-time Teacher of English for adults. The role involves delivering English programs across multiple sites, focusing on Functional Skills. Applicants should have strong teaching skills and relevant qualifications. Flexible scheduling is required.

Benefits

49 days holiday (pro-rata)

Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Discount at onsite nursery

Discounts on railway tickets

Free Microsoft Office

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Outstanding teaching and assessment skills for adult learners.
• At least a Level 3 qualification in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diverse English programmes focusing on Functional Skills qualifications.
• Manage high-quality teaching and learning experience for adult learners.

Skills

Teaching

Assessment

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in English

Level 5/6 teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd)

Job description

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Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for a part-time Adult English Teacher to join the Adult & Community team working across multiple sites. You’ll manage a high-quality teaching and learning experience for our adult learners.

The Opportunity

Join our Adult & Community team as a part-time English Teacher, delivering diverse English programmes with a focus on Functional Skills qualifications. Your flexible schedule will span 2-3 days from Monday to Thursday, including at least one or two evening sessions per week due to high demand. Classes are held both on campus and in community settings, catering to the varied needs of our learners.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

About You

You’ll be an innovative, dedicated professional with outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment skills for adult learners. You’ll have at least a Level 3 qualification in English, with a relevant degree being desirable, and a recognised Level 5/6 teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd). Excellent administration and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to effective teamwork, are essential for this role.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

• Salary of: Non-qualified teacher £27,690; qualified teacher £31,035 to £41,683 per annum pro rata
• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur) pro-rata
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
  
  

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at [e-mail].

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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