English Lecturer

English Lecturer - Variable Hours

£31.91 - £35.75 per hour (Depending on qualifications)

Regular teaching hours throughout the academic year, with flexibility that can work around other commitments.

A flexible FE teaching role with real purpose

If you’re passionate about helping learners build confidence and succeed in English, this is an opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying the flexibility of variable-hours teaching.

We offer regular teaching hours throughout the academic year, with flexibility that can work around other commitments.

What you’ll be doing

Deliver engaging GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English lessons.

Teach learners with a range of starting points, needs and ambitions.

Build positive relationships that motivate learners to attend, participate and progress.

Work collaboratively with English and vocational colleagues to help learners succeed.

What we’re looking for

We’re interested in teachers who combine strong subject knowledge with patience, energy and the ability to connect with post-16 learners.

A Level 3 or above qualification in English or a related subject.
A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed or DTLLS, or equivalent.
GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent.
Experience delivering GCSE and Functional Skills English in an FE setting

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re an experienced FE English teacher looking for flexible hours, or you’re ready for your next teaching challenge, we’d like to hear from you.

In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:

A well-respected pension scheme (Teacher’s pension)

Free parking at all our college sites (on a first come first served basis)

Family friendly policies

Superb opportunities for training and development

Dedicated staff Wellbeing events

So, if you’d like to make a difference and be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most exciting employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that all applications should be completed online. Please visit the vacancies section of our website or press APPLY.

Closing date: 2nd November 2026

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The College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We therefore encourage early applications.

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Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2025) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.

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Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

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Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under-represented at our college. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England.

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This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa