GCSE English Lecturer (Temporary)
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Job Description
GCSE English Lecturer
Temporary
Location: the North West
Start date: 16 November 2026
About the Role
A further education provider in the North West is looking for a GCSE English Lecturer to plan, deliver and assess GCSE English. You'll teach learners resitting the qualification alongside their main study programme, supporting them to build confidence and achieve the grade they need to progress.
You'll track progress, mark work and give clear feedback, preparing students thoroughly for their external examinations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and delivering engaging GCSE English lessons to learners of mixed abilities.
- Preparing schemes of work, resources and assessment activities.
- Assessing learner work, tracking progress and giving clear, constructive feedback.
- Supporting learners with gaps in knowledge and building their motivation.
- Preparing students for external examinations in line with awarding body requirements.
- Maintaining accurate records of learner performance and contributing to quality procedures.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in English or a closely related subject
- Recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
- Strong understanding of the GCSE specification and effective resit strategies
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience teaching GCSE English in further education or secondary education
- Experience of embedding English within vocational programmes
If you're ready to help learners achieve the English grade that opens the next door 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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Mike Hallam
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Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in English or closely related subject
- Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one
- Strong understanding of GCSE specification and resit strategies
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills
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- Location: North West
- Sector: Further And Higher Education
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- Subject: English