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English Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 193135
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 9 November 2026
East of England
Jon Heller

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Education Details

English Further Education fe college

Job Description

English Lecturer

Temporary

Location: the East of England

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

About the Role

As an English Lecturer with a further education provider, you'll deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across English programmes, supporting learners of mixed abilities to build their skills and achieve their qualifications.

You'll plan and assess learning, track progress and adapt your approach so every learner can succeed, working alongside colleagues across the curriculum.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering engaging and accessible English lessons to learners of a range of levels and abilities.
  • Planning and preparing schemes of work, lesson resources and assessments.
  • Tracking learner progress, marking work and providing timely, constructive feedback.
  • Supporting learners with gaps in knowledge, building their confidence and motivation.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across the curriculum.
  • Maintaining high standards of classroom management and a positive, inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Experience teaching English in further education or secondary education
  • A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
  • Ability to differentiate and adapt your teaching to varied learning needs
  • Strong classroom management and excellent communication skills

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area

If you're ready to help learners achieve their English qualifications, we'd love to hear from you.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Jon Heller

Jon Heller

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Experience teaching English in further education or secondary education
  • A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one
  • Ability to differentiate and adapt teaching to varied learning needs
  • Strong classroom management
  • Excellent communication skills

Skills & Qualifications

English teachingLesson planningAssessmentDifferentiationClassroom managementLearner progress trackingProviding constructive feedback

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