English Lecturer (Maternity Cover)

West London Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education provider in Greater London is seeking an English Lecturer (Maternity Cover) for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This full-time role involves teaching GCSE English and Functional Skills, lesson preparation, and curriculum development. The ideal candidate should have a Level 2 qualification in Maths & English, and possess strong teaching skills, including creative methods. The position offers an attractive salary range of £34,157 - £45,810 per annum pro-rata along with numerous benefits, including generous holiday allowance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent Holiday Allowance

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Interest-free loans

Contributory pension scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience delivering English at GCSE and Functional Skills.
• Ability to prepare lessons and mark assignments.
• Involvement in curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE English and Functional Skills to students.
• Prepare and deliver engaging lessons.
• Contribute to curriculum advancements.

Skills

Teaching GCSE English

Creative teaching methods

Strong English and Maths skills

High IT competency

Education

Level 2 qualification in Maths & English

Job description

## English Lecturer (Maternity Cover)### We are searching for the best education professionals* English Lecturer (Maternity Cover)NEWFast Apply# English Lecturer (Maternity Cover)EmployerLocation: London, Greater LondonContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: 9 monthsSalary: £34,157 - £45,810 FTE per annum (pro-rata)Posted: 11th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 6th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1523836Job Reference: 0675/0676Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: 9 months* Job ID: 1523836* Share :**Hours:** Full-Time (36 hours per week)**Contract:**Fixed Term Contract (9 months)**Salary:** £34,157 - £45,810 FTE per annum (pro-rata)**Closing Date:** 07/01/2026**Location:** Hammersmith CampusAt West London College, we are committed to championing innovation and creativity, and we invite you to join us on this journey. We welcome applicants who can share our values of Ambition, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration and Inclusion. We have three college sites across West London at Ealing, Hammersmith and Southall. By bringing your skills to the College, you will have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in these students’ education and future. As a diverse College in the UK, we offer an exciting, innovative and stimulating work environment with a wide variety of employment opportunities.For further information about the College, please visit our website.**About the role:**West London College is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Lecturer in English to join its team. The appointed candidate will be responsible for teaching GCSE English and Functional Skills. This role will include lesson preparation, classroom delivery and marking. The appointed candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and learning to our learners and provide them with an outstanding experience. The post holder will also contribute to curriculum development within the department and will be actively involved in recruiting, interviewing, selecting and counselling students.The successful applicant will be an experienced educator with the ability to deliver English at GCSE level as well as Functional Skills. They will have experience in delivering innovative and creative teaching and learning and possess an up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of curriculum delivery. The appointed candidate will have a passion for delivering student success and have the ability to use inspiring teaching methods and produce engaging teaching materials. Excellent English and Maths skills and a high level of IT competency will be required.To be eligible to apply for this role, you must possess the relevant qualifications listed in the Person Specification; this includes but is not limited to at least a level 2 qualification in Maths & English.**What we offer:**Our team are important to us, and we offer a wide range of benefits to recognise the hard work put into supporting our learners. As a Teacher, you will receive :- Excellent Holiday Allowance (40), plus bank holidays (8) and college closure days at Christmas (3)- Eye care vouchers- Cycle to Work scheme- Interest-free loans for Season tickets; Computers- Contributory average salary with Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)- Continuous Professional Development Events (CPD)- Access to Perkbox, our rewards and discount platform- Access to the Colleges Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- Discount at the College's on-site hair and beauty salon.**Important Information:**We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.To apply, please complete an application form before the closing date specified, as CVs will not be accepted.Please ensure you include a supporting Statement as part of your application where you need to address how you fit the Person Specification detailed in the attached Job Description to be considered for the position.In submitting your application for this position, it is strictly prohibited to use any form of AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools or automation. By applying, you confirm that all content is your own and not generated or assisted by AI.We may close the application deadline earlier than expected, so please ensure you submit your applications as soon as possible.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:West London College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### West London College