Trainee English Lecturer - CS12493

Warwickshire College Group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Carer’s Leave option

Leadership & Management training

Wellbeing support

Health cash plan

Discounted courses

Cycle to work

Free on-site gym

Discounted hair and beauty services

Free will writing

Free car parking

Job summary

Warwickshire College Group in Rugby is recruiting a Trainee English Lecturer to join the English & Maths department. The programme combines hands-on teaching with paid training over three years, leading to teaching qualifications and real teaching experience.

You will train while you teach, develop materials, and collaborate with mentors to support students and maintain high standards across courses and college expectations.

Qualifications

• Willing to undertake teacher training and gain QTS.
• Level 3 English qualification or equivalent in related subject.
• Strong IT and admin skills to manage documentation.
• English language knowledge and skills for teaching.

Responsibilities

• 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 – 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.
• Mentoring and Peer Support – Work with mentors and a teaching buddy and peer group.
• CPD and Non-Contact Time – Utilise non-contact hours for CPD and team teaching.
• Administration – Undertake admin tasks under the line manager.
• Quality Systems – Engage with college quality processes including observations.
• Health and Safety – Maintain a safe working environment per policy.
• Safeguarding – Safeguard and promote welfare of children and at-risk adults.
• A minimum Level 3 qualification in English (or related subject).
• Willingness to undertake courses to gain Teacher Training Qualification.

Skills

IT Skills

Admin Skills

Willingness to gain teaching qualific

English skills and knowledge

Education

Level 3 English qualification (or related subject)

Job description

Trainee English Lecturer - CS12493

Warwickshire College Group, Technology Dr, Rugby, CV21 1AR

What skills and experience we're looking for

IT Skills

Admin 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.
• Free on-site gym
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments in our College salons.
• Free will writing service.
• Free car parking on-site.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.
• A minimum Level 3 qualification in English (or in a related subject)
• 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.