English Lecturer

English Lecturer

Location: Croydon
Salary Range: -28,244 - -40,113 (a market supplement may apply subject to qualifications, skills, and experience)
Closing Date: 8 August 2025

Are you a passionate and dedicated English educator looking to inspire the next generation? A college is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivational English Lecturer to join our supportive and dynamic team.

In this rewarding role, you will primarily deliver GCSE and Functional Skills (FS) English to a diverse group of learners. While the current focus is on adult education, the role may expand to include teaching 16-18-year-olds in future academic years.

As part of the English department, you will work closely with the Programme Manager and colleagues to foster a collaborative and innovative learning environment. We are looking for someone who is committed to student-led learning and who can actively contribute to continuous improvement across the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons in GCSE and FS English
• Act as a personal tutor, monitoring progress and supporting students'' development
• Track and promote student attendance and engagement
• Contribute to curriculum planning, development, and quality improvement
• Participate in regular team meetings and College-wide initiatives

Essential Requirements:

• A full teaching qualification
• Proven ability to teach both Functional Skills and GCSE English
• Minimum of A Level in English Language (a degree in English is highly desirable)
• Recent experience teaching GCSE and FS, ideally within a Further Education (FE) setting
• Experience working with both adult learners and 16-18-year-olds

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