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English Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 193159
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 10 November 2026
South East
Jon Heller

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Education Details

English Further Education fe college
Levels: GCSEFunctional Skills

Job Description

English Lecturer

Temporary

Location: the South East

About the Role

As English Lecturer, you'll deliver GCSE and Functional Skills English to learners working towards their qualifications with an education provider in the South East. You'll teach groups with a range of abilities and starting points, many of them resitting, and help them build the confidence to achieve.

You'll plan and assess your teaching in line with the organisation's policies, track progress closely and give feedback that keeps learners moving forward.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and delivering engaging GCSE and Functional Skills English sessions.
  • Adapting teaching and resources to meet varied learning needs.
  • Marking work and providing timely, constructive feedback.
  • Monitoring learner progress and maintaining accurate records.
  • Working with colleagues across the curriculum to support learner achievement.
  • Maintaining a positive, inclusive and well-managed learning environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Experience teaching GCSE or Functional Skills English in further education or secondary
  • A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills
  • The ability to motivate and support learners who may lack confidence in the subject
  • An Enhanced DBS check, or a willingness to obtain one

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
  • Experience of embedding English within vocational programmes

If you're ready to help learners achieve the English qualifications that open doors for them, 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

  • Experience teaching GCSE or Functional Skills English in further education or secondary
  • Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one

Skills & Qualifications

GCSE English teachingFunctional Skills English teachingClassroom managementDifferentiationAssessment and feedbackProgress trackingLearner motivation

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