Lecturer in GCSE & Functional Skills English - Stephenson College

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in GCSE & Functional Skills English to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Stephenson College. You will teach Functional Skills and resit GCSE English to a wide range of learners in the Department on Level 1, Level 2 and Entry Level programmes together with their vocational programme. You will be part of the thriving cross‑college English team who engage in regional and national development programmes to ensure innovation in teaching and learning of post‑16 English.

We are looking for someone who will deliver inspiring teaching and learning and monitor progress in lessons.

• Ensure learners are tracked to achieve their target grades through implementing appropriate assessments and providing high‑quality feedback.
• Deliver high‑quality and challenging learning experiences for the delivery of GCSE and Functional Skills English.
• Implement appropriate assessments and assessment strategies and feedback to students through a variety of formative and summative assessment methods.

• Be enthusiastic and able to motivate and engage learners through the use of varied high‑quality teaching and learning strategies.
• Prior experience teaching English.
• Hold a GCSE English qualification (or equivalent).
• Hold a relevant degree or equivalent.
• Possess a teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.
• Possess strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

• Competitive pension scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• On‑site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsidised nursery fees
• Up to 44 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous maternity/paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well‑being hours
  
  Opportunities for volunteering within local community and charities

We are unable to provide skilled‑worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you require any support to apply for this job, please email

Loughborough College Group is proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and actively encourages applications from individuals who are currently under‑represented and from all areas of the community. The college is a disability confident employer and welcomes everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.