Lecturer in English; Maternity Cover

(Dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract: Full Time, Maternity Cover

Required: 25 th August 2026

Would you relish the opportunity to teach students the subject of English within a college setting?

The English department are looking to recruit a committed and talented teacher of A Level and GCSE English.

At Cirencester College, you would have the opportunity of teaching enthusiastic learners, enhancing their knowledge in both A level English (all 3 pathways are offered) and GCSE English.

You would teach surrounded by a committed and supportive team who will readily share resources and best practices, as well as offering support whenever required. Within this environment, we would help you further develop as a practitioner, as you in turn develop your students.

If you want the opportunity to teach as part of the English team, we would love to hear from you.

The post holder will be expected to:

• Teach to a high standard and develop the relevant skills to teach truly outstanding provision.
• Be willing to teach, in-part, across other subjects if required (dependant on skills)
• Candidates should have a commitment to providing high quality learning to enable all learners to achieve their full potential. The ability to truly work as a team player is also essential. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Effectively prepare students for non-examined assessments and examined assessments.
• Candidates should possess either proven experience in industry or a good honours degree in a related subject (or a combination of both). Ideally you will hold a teaching qualification or be committed to obtain a suitable qualification once in post.

Closing Date: 9 th March 2026, noon

Interviews From: Week commencing 16 th March 2026.

We reserve the right to interview prior to this date.

PLEASE APPLY NOW – This position will close once sufficient applications are received. We regret that due to the large number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates to be interviewed. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applicants, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.

Benefits include: Teachers Pensions defined benefit pension scheme – 28.6% college pension contribution (including life assurance), generous holidays, sick pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site car parking, on-site fitness suite, Refectory and Cycle-to-Work Scheme.

Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.