Lecturer in English
15 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30-5pm and Friday 8.30-4.30pm (1 hour for lunch).
£28,869 Per Annum (Actual Salary £11,703.65, Per Annum, Pro Rata).
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in English to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students by delivering high-quality teaching across GCSE and Functional Skills English.
You’ll be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that support learner progression and achievement. This includes maintaining accurate records of attendance and assessments, managing student morale and behaviour, and contributing to the overall quality of the learner experience. A passion for English and a desire to inspire and motivate young people is essential.
The ideal candidate will hold a good honours degree (2:2 or higher), a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, and have teaching experience in GCSE and Functional Skills. We are looking for someone with excellent subject knowledge, who can plan lessons matched to clear objectives and departmental schemes of work. Experience of teaching in the further education sector and delivering Edexcel qualifications is desirable.
You’ll bring a proactive attitude, the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues, and strong classroom management skills. A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and maintaining a professional learning environment is crucial.
Whether you're an experienced lecturer or early in your teaching career with the right subject knowledge and attitude, we want to hear from you.
Join us and help shape the next generation through education, innovation, and inspiration.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Teachers Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 50 days leave including 35 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays , all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.ukor telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Thursday 19th June 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 25th June 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
