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English Lecturer PT (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 192309
FE & HE Not specified Contract / Temp Part-time mid Level 19 October 2026
South West
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Education Details

English Further Education fe college
Levels: GCSEFunctional Skills

Job Description

English Lecturer PT

Temporary | Contract | Part Time

Location: the South West

Are you an English specialist who enjoys helping learners gain the qualification that opens the next door for them?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in the South West to plan, deliver and assess English across its programmes. You'll teach learners of mixed abilities, preparing them for external assessment and supporting them to progress into higher education, apprenticeships or employment.

You'll work as part of a supportive teaching team, contributing to the quality of the curriculum as well as the day-to-day classroom experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering engaging, high-quality teaching and assessment in English.
  • Planning schemes of work, lesson resources and assessments.
  • Tracking learner progress, marking work and providing timely feedback.
  • Supporting learners with gaps in knowledge to build confidence and motivation.
  • Maintaining accurate records of learner performance and completing associated administration.
  • Contributing to internal quality procedures and programme reviews.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Strong subject knowledge in English
  • Experience teaching or assessing learners in further education or secondary education
  • Ability to differentiate and adapt teaching to varied learning needs
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DET or QTLS, or a willingness to work towards one
  • Experience preparing learners for external examinations

Inspire the Next Generation of Readers and Writers

If you're ready to help learners achieve in English and progress with confidence, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Jon Heller

Jon Heller

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Strong subject knowledge in English
  • Experience teaching or assessing learners in further education or secondary education
  • Ability to differentiate and adapt teaching to varied learning needs
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Skills & Qualifications

English teachingAssessmentDifferentiationLesson planningLearner progress trackingMarking and feedbackQuality assurance

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