Variable Hours Lecturer - English

Buckinghamshire College Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in High Wycombe is seeking a Variable Hours English lecturer to join its dedicated English department. The successful candidate will plan and deliver effective learning programs for diverse groups, creating positive learning experiences and addressing individual barriers to learning. The role offers vacation entitlements, pension schemes, and professional development opportunities, making it an excellent fit for professionals looking to expand their teaching experience.

Benefits

Pension scheme - TPS (28.68% employer contribution)

35 holiday entitlement & additional annual leave purchase scheme

Free onsite parking

Access to free training & continuous professional development

Discounts in local facilities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to work and local business discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching English or similar subjects.
• Familiarity with Pearson's functional skills.
• Ability to address individual barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective learning programs.
• Ensure students are stretched and challenged.
• Create positive learning experiences.

Skills

Ability to plan and prepare innovative schemes of work

Effective planning and delivery of learning programmes

Creative problem solving

Support growth mindset in learners

Job description

Can you take students from this… "I can't do English"; "I hate English."; "I don't like English, I don't understand it."; "My teachers have tried to explain that to me for five years and they couldn't, you don't have a chance."; "English is rubbish."…

To this…"Wow! Is it that easy?"; "I get it now."; "Why no one explained it to me in this way before?"…

We are seeking to recruit a Variable Hours English lecturer, to join Buckinghamshire College Group. You will be primarily based at our Wycombe campus. We are seeking a lecturer who is familiar with Pearson's functional skills and entry levels.

Working within our dedicated English department you will be promoting high levels of student ambition leading to positive progression and excellent employer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Have the ability to plan and prepare innovative schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment schedules which motivate students to achieve.
• Plan and deliver highly effective learning programmes for diverse groups or individuals in a safe and inclusive environment, whilst also ensuring students are stretched and challenged to reach their full potential.
• Create innovative and positive learning experiences
• Support a growth mindset in learners
• Address the English and Mathematics needs of students and work creatively to overcome individual barriers to learning, both within and outside of the classroom

We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the college. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible. While working at Buckinghamshire College Group you can also take advantage of a host of employee benefits including:

• Pension scheme - TPS (28.68% employer contribution)
• 35 holiday entitlement & additional annual leave purchase scheme
• Free onsite parking
• A wide range of learning - access to free training & continuous professional development
• Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Salon Intuition
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Taking Teaching Further

The College actively engages with the Education & Training Foundation's Taking Teaching Further scheme to recruit industry professionals to teach within Further Education.

As industry professionals offer our students industry experience and insight we support our unqualified teachers to learn 'on the job'. You will be given full support throughout your development to fully qualified teacher status. Whilst in employment you would be enrolled onto the Level 3 Award in Education and training. After completion you can choose to move be onto our Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification. This is a great way for experienced professionals to achieve a recognised teaching qualification whilst in employment.

Commitment to Safeguarding

BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Only completed applications will be considered for this role.

For more information on the role please contact HR directly.

Closing date for applications is the 14/08/2025 with interviews taking place on 22/08/2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.