Lecturer - English

College of West Anglia; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college is seeking English Lecturers to join their dynamic team in King's Lynn. This role involves teaching English to students from foundation to higher education, while supporting their educational and career aspirations. The college promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers flexible working opportunities. With a strong focus on staff well-being, the position comes with a generous benefits package, including substantial annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Fee waivers on College courses

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts with local businesses

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching English from foundation to higher education.
• Ability to support diverse learners and address barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English lessons to students aged 16 and above.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet learners' needs.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

Level 5 Teaching Qualification

Job description

LOCATION: King's Lynn/ Wisbech or Cambridge

CWA are recruiting for additional English Lecturers to join their team in King's Lynn. We deliver English lessons to a range of students from foundation to Higher education, either on a stand alone basis or as part of their chosen course.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with learners from age 16 plus and truly influence their career choices, whether they are looking to further their education or enter the workplace. We work closely with other departments and faculties to ensure that our English provision meets the needs of our learners, whatever their background taking into account any barriers to learning.

Are you looking for a teaching role that offers more? We pride ourselves on our approach to the work life balance of our team and actively support job share and flexible working opportunities.

Please note that your point on the salary scale will be determined based on both experience and teaching qualifications. Appointments will not normally be made at point 12 or above (£35,831 FTE) without a level 5 teaching qualification and experience.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving English team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff,plusfive College closure days,plusBank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers' Pension Scheme (current employer contribution is 23.68%), discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk .

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Sophie Jenkins on [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of all applications midnight, Monday 26 May 2025

Interviews are provisionally planned for week commencing 2 June 2025 at our King's Lynn campus.

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk) .

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance, plus five college closure days pro rata for part-time, fee waivers on some College courses and a contributory pension scheme.