Trainee English Lecturer - CS12493

Teaching Vacancies; Royal Leamington Spa; Vor Ort; GBP 20.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous leave entitlement + College &

Carer's Leave

Leadership & Management training

Wellbeing@WCG

Health cash plan by Health Shield

Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses

Cycle to work

Discounted college salons

Zusammenfassung

WCG invites ambitious graduates to join its in-house teacher development programme. Trainee teachers work in Maths and English with hands-on classroom practice, earning while you learn under expert mentorship.

You will progress through a structured 3-year pathway, completing the Award in Education and Training in Year 1 and the Diploma in Teaching in Years 2 and 3, while gaining real-world teaching experience.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in any subject.
• Willingness to complete teacher training.
• Passion for inspiring young minds.
• Interest in Maths and English.

Aufgaben

• Deliver Maths teaching as part of a 3-year progression model.
• Complete the Award in Education and Training in Year 1.
• Complete the Diploma in Teaching during Years 2 and 3.
• Prepare and assess teaching materials and course documentation.
• Mentor with an Advanced Practitioner and a teaching buddy.
• Engage in CPD, shadowing, and cross-college peer support.
• Undertake administrative tasks and support college quality processes.

Kenntnisse

IT Skills

Admin Skills

Willingness to gain teaching qualific.

English skills

Ausbildung

Degree in any subject

Jobbeschreibung

What skills and experience we're looking for

IT SkillsAdmin Skills

Willingness to gain teaching qualification

English skills and knowledge

What the college offers its staff

When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:

• Generous leave entitlement plus up to four free College Closure days a year
• WCG offers all employees who are carers the option to request a period of Carer's Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay.
• Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.
• Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.
• The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.
• Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments in our College salons.
• Free will writing service.

Further details about the role

Thinking of a career in teaching? Train right here at WCG!

WCG is proud to support the next generation of educators. Through our teacher development programme, you can train, qualify, and gain experience as a teacher over the next 3 years.

If you have a degree and a passion for inspiring young minds, you can experience a unique blend of hands‑on classroom practice and expert mentorship right here.

We are recruiting trainee teachers to join our English & Maths department. The role is full time and permanent. If you have a Level 3 in English & a degree in any subject, we would love to hear from you.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

As one of the largest further and higher education college groups in the UK - spanning vibrant campuses across two counties - WCG delivers transformative learning experiences that empower students to build dynamic skill sets and secure outstanding career destinations. Recognised for excellence in our recent Ofsted inspection, we are also one of only five UK colleges granted prestigious Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council, placing our academic standards on par with leading universities.

To fuel this ambition, WCG has built an innovative, fully immersive in-house teacher development programme. Rather than learning solely from a textbook, this work‑based training pathway puts you at the heart of the action from day one. Designed specifically for ambitious graduates and career transitioners, you will step directly into real‑world teaching environments, earning while you learn and receiving hands‑on mentorship from seasoned educators. You won't just study pedagogy - you'll live it, shaping high‑impact teaching skills perfectly attuned to our vibrant culture, high standards, and diverse student body from the moment you start.

MAIN TASKS

Teaching – Deliver high‑quality Maths teaching as part of a structured 3-year progression model:

• a. Year 1: 15 teaching hours per week
• b. Year 2: 18 teaching hours per week
• c. Year 3: 21 teaching hours per week

Teacher Training and Qualifications:

• a. Complete the Award in Education and Training in Year 1.
• b. Complete the Diploma in Teaching during Years 2 and 3.

Preparation and Assessment – Develop and produce teaching materials as required, alongside relevant paperwork associated with course planning, assessment, schemes of work, and accurate record‑keeping.

Mentoring and Peer Support

• a. Work closely with an assigned mentor from the Advanced Practitioner team.
• b. Collaborate with a designated teaching buddy from the Literacy and Numeracy team.
• c. Participate in a cross‑college peer support and reflection group.

CPD and Non-Contact Time: Utilise dedicated non-contact hours for continuing professional development (CPD), shadowing experienced teaching staff, undertaking team teaching activities, and continuously updating subject knowledge.

Administration – Undertake administrative tasks relating to taught programmes and College requirements under the guidance of the line manager / Head of School.

Quality Systems – Engage with College quality processes, including annual lesson observations.

Health and Safety – To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.

Safeguarding – Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and at‑risk adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.

Willingness to undertake the courses required to gain your Teacher Training Qualification

A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.