German Lecturer

German Lecturer (Hourly Paid)

Salary: £28.62 - £37.08 per hour
Hours per week: 6-8 hours
Working pattern: weekday evenings only
Location: Abingdon Campus
Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year until Sep 2026

Oxfordshire Adult Learning (OAL), part of Abingdon & Witney College, is inviting applications for talented and enthusiastic German language teachers to join our extraordinary team of Hourly Paid Lecturers.

OAL is a large, award‑winning faculty committed to widening participation and transforming the health, social, and economic wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities across Oxfordshire. Our diverse provision includes leisure learning, community learning, family learning, and accredited courses leading to recognised qualifications. Courses are delivered at our campuses in Abingdon and Witney, as well as in community venues throughout the county.

• Plan and deliver engaging German language courses for adult learners.
• Create inclusive and accessible learning environments.
• Monitor and record learner progress throughout the course.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the curriculum and learner experience.

• Fluency in German and strong subject knowledge.
• Experience teaching German to adults or in a further education setting.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to diverse learner needs.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education and lifelong learning.

• Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent).
• Experience working in community education or adult learning environments.
• Familiarity with accredited language qualifications and assessment methods.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.

Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date. AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.