Lecturer - English

Location: Blakelands

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As a leading provider of education and training in the region, we offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking environment where staff are encouraged to grow and succeed. We are seeking aspiring Lecturer - English to join our team and take the next step into a fully qualified teaching career.

Job Title:

Lecturer - English Permanent

About the Role:

Deliver and support engaging lessons in English Work with learners who require additional support to achieve GCSE qualifications Build students' confidence, skills, and readiness for future pathways Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment Work closely with experienced FE lecturers and mentors Develop your teaching practice through a structured training programme Support learners' progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further study Essential

Experience:

Experience supporting or leading classroom sessions (e.g. HLTA, Cover Supervisor, or similar) Confidence managing groups of learners in an educational setting A passion for supporting students to achieve their potential Essential

Qualifications:

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) A relevant subject background in English (desirable but not essential depending on experience)

What We Offer:

A fully supported route into Further Education teacher training Real classroom experience from day one Mentorship from experienced FE professionals Opportunities to specialise in English A rewarding career where you can make a lasting difference Why Join Us? At Colchester Institute, we invest in our people. You'll become part of a vibrant and supportive community committed to excellence in education and training.

If you're passionate about inspiring learners and ready to turn your classroom experience into a qualified teaching career, we want to hear from you. We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.