Lecturer - English

Carshalton & Merton Colleges

09/08/2026

£40,972 - £49,191 per annum FTE, plus up to 53 days & Bank Holidays.

1x 1 FTE 36 hours a week over 52 weeks a year - £40,972 - £49,191 per annum

1x 0.5 FTE 18 hours a week over 52 weeks a year - £20,486 - £24,595 per annum

The ESOL, English and maths Team at Carshalton & Merton Colleges, part of the South Thames Colleges Group, is looking to appoint a Lecturer in English.

Responsibilities:

• Teach GCSE English Language and English Functional Skills to students aged 16‑19.
• Prepare students for exams, mark homework and mock exams, provide constructive feedback.
• Set targets for students, monitor attendance and progress.
• Develop curriculum where appropriate.

Qualifications and

Experience:

• Degree or relevant professional qualification in an appropriate subject.
• Excellent teaching skills in GCSE English and Functional Skills English.
• High personal standards and expectations, with awareness of academic quality standards.
• Ability to support, motivate and empathise with learners and monitor their progress.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 9th August 2026.

Interviews will be held on 19th August 2026.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave of 40 days, plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year and an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave.
• Excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Subsidised sports facilities.
• Professional development and training.
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work‑scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.