Lecturer in English

Lecturer in English (Variable Hours)

Location:

Campus closest to home location

Salary:
Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking passionate and adaptable Bank Lecturers in English to support our English provision across our campuses on an as-needed basis.

As a Bank Lecturer, you will be part of a pool of teaching staff who can be called upon to provide both short-term and longer-term teaching cover, support curriculum delivery and contribute to the continued development of English provision throughout the academic year.

Applicants can indicate their preferred campus location:
Trowbridge, Lackham, Chippenham or Salisbury.

You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of learners and make a genuine difference to their confidence, achievement and progression.

What We Offer

💷 Salary:

Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay

Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

🕰️ Contract Type:
Variable Hours

Hours offered as required during term time, subject to curriculum delivery and learner requirements.

✔️ Outstanding Benefits

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free On-Site Gyms

Lifestyle Discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional Development and CPD Opportunities

A flexible and rewarding opportunity to share your passion for English and support learners to achieve their academic and personal goals.

What You'll Do

You’ll deliver engaging, inclusive English teaching across a range of programmes, helping learners build the skills and confidence to succeed.

Teach and assess GCSE and Functional Skills English

Plan engaging lessons for learners with diverse abilities and backgrounds

Prepare learners for exams and assessments

Track progress and provide constructive feedback

Develop confidence in reading, writing, speaking and listening

Use varied teaching and assessment strategies

Maintain accurate learner records

Work collaboratively with curriculum and support teams

Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement and enrichment

Support learners to progress into further education, employment or higher-level study

What You'll Bring

Level 3 qualification or higher in English, English Literature or a related subject, or significant relevant experience

Strong English subject knowledge, including GCSE and/or Functional Skills

Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills

A flexible, adaptable and learner-centred approach

Ability to create engaging lessons that meet diverse needs

Genuine commitment to developing learners’ confidence, literacy and achievement

A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent is welcomed, as is experience in Further Education, secondary, adult, vocational or community education.

We also welcome applications from experienced English professionals and industry practitioners with strong subject knowledge and a passion for education.

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✨ Why Join Wiltshire College & University Centre?

Flexible working opportunities

Choice of Trowbridge, Lackham, Chippenham or Salisbury campus

Opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners' lives

Supportive and collaborative curriculum teams

Opportunity to teach a diverse range of learners and English programmes

Professional development and CPD opportunities

Potential for longer-term teaching assignments and future vacancies

The opportunity to contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced lecturers, teachers looking for flexible work, English specialists, or professionals with strong English subject knowledge who are passionate about…