Trainee Lecturer-English

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 42 days’ annual leave

Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave

Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave

37-hour work week

Pay reviews and unions recognition

Teachers Pension Scheme

Enhanced parental and carers leave

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

Manchester City Council’s Manchester Adult Education Service is hiring a Trainee Lecturer - English to plan, deliver and assess high‑quality English programmes for adult learners, helping them improve reading, writing, speaking and listening and achieve their goals.

You should have strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging, inclusive teaching to learners with different starting points. A teaching qualification is expected; pre‑employment checks include DBS and references.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience and/or English subject specialism/qualification.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage, motivate and support others.
• A passion for developing others and a commitment to achieving a teaching qualification.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging English programmes.
• Support learners to develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
• Monitor progress and provide effective feedback to support achievement.
• Work with colleagues and partners to provide high-quality learning opportunities.
• Support learners to achieve their qualifications and progress into further learning or employment.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Engaging teaching

Inclusive teaching

Strong communication

Education

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

Job description

Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working style: On-Site
Closing date: 11:59pm, 19 November 2026
Interview Method: Assessment centre will be held on Wednesday 25th November at Greenheys Adult Learning from 4pm- 7pm.
You must already have a valid right to work in the UK documentation, as we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As a Trainee Lecturer - English, you'll plan, deliver and assess high-quality English programmes for adult learners.

You’ll help Manchester Adult Education Service to improve learners’ English skills, ensuring they develop the confidence and skills to achieve, progress and succeed. Your work will contribute to improving education, employment and life opportunities for Manchester residents.

In This Role You Will

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging English programmes.
• Support learners to develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
• Monitor progress and provide effective feedback to support achievement.
• Work with colleagues and partners to provide high-quality learning opportunities.
• Support learners to achieve their qualifications and progress into further learning or employment.

For queries about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Charlotte Batra, at [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role. This route is for vacancy-related enquiries only and should not be used to submit applications.

Pre-employment Checks

If You Are Successful, Your Appointment Will Be Subject To Completing The Relevant Pre-employment Checks. These Checks Will Be Carried Out As Part Of Our Recruitment Process And May Include

• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Clearance - This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard or Enhanced DBS check as appropriate. Information provided by you or the DBS will be handled confidentially and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. We have policies covering the secure handling of DBS information and the recruitment of ex-offenders, which are available on request. - If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years, or 12 months or more in the last 10 years (while aged 18 or over), please refer to GOV.UK guidance on obtaining overseas police checks or Certificates of Good Character.
• Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

For more information on these checks, please visit checks page.

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic English specialist who is passionate about helping adult learners develop their skills, confidence and achieve their goals. You’ll have strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging, inclusive teaching to learners with different starting points and needs.

We’ll Use The Following Essential Criteria To Decide Which Candidates To Invite To Assessment. Use Your Personal Statement To Provide Evidence Of How You Meet Each One, Supported By Relevant Examples

• Relevant industry experience and/or English subject specialism/qualification.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage, motivate and support others.
• A passion for developing others and a commitment to achieving a teaching qualification.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

If you’re invited to assessment, we’ll look at a wider range of the role requirements. For more detail, please see the role profile.

Use of AI

You may use AI to support your application, but all examples must be your own and based on real experience. Applications may be withdrawn if content is misleading or presents someone else's experience as your own. Internal candidates may also face disciplinary action.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

Applicants who meet the essential shortlisting criteria and are eligible under the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme will be progressed to the assessment stage.

Support and Adjustments

If you're successful in securing a role, we'll make every effort to provide the support, equipment and reasonable adjustments you need to carry out your duties. Where needed, we'll consider adapting aspects of the role. Find out more about our inclusion and wellbeing.

Working for Manchester City Council

Working for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city. You’ll help improve lives and support our local communities. Working together, we can create better public services for everyone.

Benefits we offer

• Up to 42 days’ annual leave
• Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave
• Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave
• A 37-hour work week for full-time roles
• We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions
• Teachers pension scheme
• Enhanced parental and carers leave
• Employee discounts and perks

Our commitment to inclusion

At Manchester City Council, we're dedicated to creating a workplace that fully reflects the diversity of our local communities. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages and backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from applicants from ethnic minority communities and disabled people, who remain underrepresented in parts of our workforce.

GM Elevate Programme

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'Personal Statement' section or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application.

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