Teacher of English

Provisional interview date

2nd and 3rd July 2026

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

• Full‑time (37 hours per week), permanent
• Part‑time (22.2 hours per week), fixed term from August 2026 until August 2027

Please ensure that you state which position you wish to apply for in your application form.

Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Derby College Group (DCG) is seeking dedicated and inspiring Teachers of English to join our Study Programme English team. In this role, you will deliver GCSE and Functional Skills English to our students, helping them to develop confidence, make progress, and achieve their full potential.

The College operates across several campuses, including The Roundhouse, The Joseph Wright Centre, and Broomfield Hall, and this role may be based at any of these sites.

We are pleased to offer opportunities for both a full-time permanent position and a part-time fixed-term position.

This is an exciting chance to become part of a vibrant, supportive team dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience. You will deliver engaging teaching, learning, and assessment that supports students from a wide range of educational backgrounds, helping them progress confidently into further study, apprenticeships, or employment.

You will apply effective behaviour management strategies and work collaboratively across multiple curriculum areas, contributing positively to the wider student journey.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, .

You will be an enthusiastic and committed teacher with a passion for English education. You should have experience teaching GCSE English (9–1) and ideally Functional Skills English. Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential, along with confidence in using IT to support teaching and learning. You will hold at least a Level 3 qualification in English, with a relevant degree being desirable.

A recognised Level 5 or Level 6 teaching qualification, such as a PGCE or Cert Ed, is required. Above all, you will bring flexibility, innovation and a positive approach to supporting students to achieve their goals.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, .

• Salary of £29,374 to £44,218 per annum pro rata
• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur) pro rata
• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of One Drive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters
• Cycle to Work Scheme

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro‑divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrec

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An…