English GCSE Lecturer

English GCSE Lecturer (Temp, Further Education)

Liverpool

Join a leading further education organisation as an English GCSE Lecturer on a temporary contract. The role supports learners who are completing sports qualifications but require GCSE English to progress. You will deliver focused, classroom-based teaching across two days per week, provide formative assessment and support learner progress towards qualification, and contribute to a positive learning environment. The position reports into the teaching team at the FE provider and collaborates with programme leads and pastoral staff to meet student needs.

This role is suitable for candidates who value practical classroom delivery and working with vocational learners in a school or academy setting. Please note the assignment includes teaching at a sports academy site in Liverpool

• Plan and deliver engaging English GCSE lessons aligned to examination specification and centre policies.
• Teach learners completing sports qualifications who require GCSE English, using differentiated approaches.
• Run sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays, 09:00-15:00, for scheduled teaching days.
• Assess and record learner progress, set targets, and provide constructive feedback.
• Prepare learners for external assessments and GCSE examinations.
• Liaise with programme leads, pastoral staff, and external site staff to coordinate learner support and attendance.
• Maintain accurate registers, assessment records, and required documentation.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom culture that supports vocational students.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE in or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Qualification in teaching GCSE English specification or demonstrable experience delivering GCSE English.
• Up-to-date knowledge of GCSE English assessment criteria and exam board requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in English, Education, or a related subject.
• Further qualifications in English or education are desirable.

• Proven classroom teaching experience delivering GCSE English to learners aged 14-19 or adult learners.
• Experience working in further education, sixth form, or vocational academy settings preferred.
• Experience supporting learners who combine vocational study (e.g., sports) with academic qualifications.
• Confident use of assessment data to inform planning and intervention.

• Temporary contract ongoing from 02/11/2026, potentially for rest of academic year
• Part-time delivery across 2 days per week (Monday and Tuesday), 6 hours per day (09:00-15:00).
• In-person teaching at campus and partner sports academy sites. This role is not remote.

Pay rate: GBP 35.00 per hour.

• Parking available at partner sports academy site.
• Opportunity to work with vocational learners and support progression to further study or employment.
• Collaborative professional environment with opportunities for short-term contract extension depending on need.