Teacher of English
Please note that this position is a maternity cover for approximately 12 months.
Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration
Derby College Group (DCG) are looking for a part-time Teacher of English to join our Study Programme English team on a maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will deliver GCSE and Functional Skills English to our students. This role is primarily based at The Roundhouse, with flexibility to work across all our sites as needed.
Please note that, in accordance with Further Education regulations, we are unable to accept CVs. Your application will be assessed solely based on the information provided in the application form. Kindly ensure that all relevant details are included within this document.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant team providing an outstanding learning experience, through the delivery of engaging teaching, learning and assessment, helping to prepare our students for the next stage in their career.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.
About you
You’ll provide outstanding English teaching and learning for our 16-19 cohort. You have experience teaching GCSE English (9-1) and preferably Functional Skills English within an FE context. You’ll possess high interpersonal skills, good time management, and IT proficiency. You are qualified up to at least Level 3 in English, with a relevant degree qualification being desirable. Additionally, you hold a recognised Level 5/6 teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd) or are willing to work towards it. You are enthusiastic, flexible, and innovative, with effective behaviour management strategies.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.
The Benefits
- Salary of £29,374 to £44,218 per annum pro rata
- 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur) pro rata
- Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
- Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
- TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
- Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
- Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
- Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
- Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
- Continuous development and progression opportunities
- Free eye tests with Specsavers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
