Lecturer in English (Temporary)

Lecturer in English

Temporary

Location: the East of England

Start date: August 2026

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 the English team at a further education provider, delivering GCSE and Functional Skills English to learners working towards their qualifications alongside their wider study programmes.

You'll plan and deliver sessions, assess learner work and track progress, giving the feedback and encouragement that keeps learners moving forward. You'll also work alongside colleagues across the curriculum to support learners who have gaps in their knowledge or who have not yet achieved in English.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging and accessible GCSE and Functional Skills English lessons to learners of mixed abilities.
• Planning schemes of work, resources and assessments that support achievement and progression.
• Assessing learner work, giving timely feedback and monitoring progress.
• Preparing learners for formal examinations and assessments.
• Supporting learners with gaps in knowledge, building their confidence and motivation.
• Maintaining accurate records of attendance, achievement and outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with the English team and wider curriculum colleagues.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A Level 3 qualification in English or a related subject
• Strong subject knowledge across GCSE and Functional Skills English
• Confident classroom management and lesson planning skills
• The ability to adapt your teaching to learners with varied backgrounds and needs

Desirable (but not essential):

• A Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent)
• Experience of teaching in further education or adult learning

If you're ready to help learners achieve the English qualification they need, we'd love to hear from you.