Lecturer in English

College Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Walsall seeks a dedicated Lecturer in English to deliver GCSE and Functional English courses. The role demands an inspiring approach to teaching, preparation of schemes of work, and providing tailored academic support to each student. Candidates must hold a relevant teaching qualification or be willing to obtain one. The institution promotes a diverse working environment and values equality, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. This position comes with excellent perks, including enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension scheme and access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension with generous employer contributions

Free car parking

Outstanding staff training

Health & Wellbeing initiative

Staff incentive schemes

Reward and recognition scheme

Access to gym, spa, and sports clinic

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering inspiring teaching and learning.
• Experience in preparing schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Ability to provide appropriate academic and pastoral support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GCSE and Functional English courses.
• Participate in the interviewing and induction of students.
• Plan teaching based on students’ initial assessments.

Skills

Motivating teaching

Assessment planning

Pastoral support

Education

Teaching Qualification (DTLLS, Cert. Ed/PGCE or equivalent)

Job description

We are currently looking for a Lecturer in English

You will be delivering GCSE and Functional English, you must be dedicated to delivering motivating and inspiring teaching and learning to unleash the potential of our students. You will also be expected to prepare schemes of work, lesson and assessment plans and provide appropriate academic and pastoral support to individual students as required.

Participating in the interviewing, enrolment and induction of students, you will also be expected to use information on students’ starting points, such as initial assessments, to plan teaching and learning.

A Teaching Qualification, i.e. DTLLS, Cert. Ed/PGCE, or equivalent (or a commitment to work towards) is essential for this role, alongside an appropriate subject qualification.

For full specification requirements please refer to the job description.

In return, we offer:

• Enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension with generous employer contributions.
• Free car parking at our Campuses.
• Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
• ZEST; the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.
• Staff incentive schemes including ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery.
• Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.

We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.

Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. The post that you will be applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please note: We may close this vacancy at any time once we have received sufficient applications.