Lecturer - English

Lecturer - English - GCSE and Functional Skills School of English, ESOL and Maths (HC)

Location: Harrow-on-the-Hill and Harrow Weald Campuses

Salary: £33,429 to £46,618per annum including London Weighting

Post Type: Full Time

Release Date: Thursday 27 August 2026

Closing Date: Thursday 10 September 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 2183

We are seeking to appoint a full time Lecturer to deliver GCSE and Functional Skills English within our cross-College provision, primarily to vocational learners aged 16-18. This is a rewarding area of the College, and you would play a key role in supporting our vocational learners with their development and to help them progress onto higher courses or the workplace.

You will preferably possess a degree or equivalent in English or a related subject area (or a Level 3 qualification plus proven successful experience of teaching English/Literacy/ESOL/EFL for at least 2 years). You will have experience of teaching/tutoring GCSE, Functional Skills English, ESOL, EFL or literacy, and have the ability to engage and enthuse 16- to 18-year-olds from a variety of vocational disciplines.

You will either possess a Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector, or be willing to undertake teacher training, supported by the College. The postholder will teach one evening per week (Thursdays) until 9.00pm.

You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with many opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a range of benefits for staff including Teachers’ Pension Scheme, wellness platform, staff discounts, employee assistance programme and free car parking on all sites.

HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.