Lecturer in English - Full-time

Woodlands; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kent is seeking a Lecturer in English to join their expanding department. This role involves teaching learners up to GCSE level at our Dartford and Gravesend campuses. The ideal candidate will hold relevant teaching qualifications and possess experience in delivering English lessons. Benefits include generous annual leave, enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities. The role offers a competitive salary and a commitment to supporting teachers throughout their careers.

Benefits

42 days’ annual leave

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Access to onsite facilities

CPD support

Qualifications

• Must have relevant teaching qualifications and experience.
• Ability to work with learners at GCSE Foundation level.
• Strong understanding of the English language curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons at Dartford and Gravesend campuses.
• Support learners in their vocational programmes.
• Contribute to the English department's goals.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of English language curriculum

Ability to teach to GCSE level

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Degree in English or related field

Job description

The Role

Are you an English teacher looking for a better work-life balance? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in English to join our stable and expanding English department. The role will involve working across our Dartford and Gravesend campuses delivering up to GCSE at Foundation level to learners as part of their vocational programme.

Where you’ll work

This role is based at our Dartford and Gravesend campuses. You will not need to travel between sites during the day.

Your hours

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (1 FTE).

Your pay

£35,862 to £44,121 per annum full time equivalent, dependent on qualifications and experience.

The Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a Lecturer at NKC:

• 42 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts).
• Enrolment onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the most generous in the country.
• Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants, on-site nursery and coffee shops.
• CPD and support from our in-house Teaching & Learning team, who coach, train, and guide our Lecturers through their teaching journey, from unqualified and new to teaching to qualified and experienced.
• All of our campuses are outside the ULEZ zone.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 7 January 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place on 15 / 16 January 2026.

We would welcome any visits to the campuses, prior to application, please contact [e-mail] to arrange this.

The vacancy has arisen as a result of the external promotion of one of our team members.

At North Kent College, we are very proud of our achievements within the Maths and English department, with our students achieving English GCSE and Functional Skills above the national average for the FE sector, in addition to very high attendance through our internal actions and continued support from the vocational curriculum areas. We have also recently been part of an evidence collection process by the FE Commissioner’s Team on good practice of English and Maths. A final report will be produced in February and sent to all colleges nationally.