Lecturer in English and Maths – GCSE and Functional Skills; FTE

Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College (HLNSC) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, and highly effective Teacher of GCSE English and Functional Skills English and Maths to join our successful team.

We are recruiting up to 1.3 FTE and welcome applications from candidates seeking anything from 0.4 FTE (2 days per week) through to full-time employment, offering flexibility to suit individual circumstances.

You will deliver high-quality English qualifications to full-time 16-19 learners studying vocational programmes across the College, with a particular focus on GCSE English Language
. The role may also include the delivery of Functional Skills English and maths and, where appropriate, teaching across our apprenticeship and adult learning provision.

We are looking for an inspiring and student-focused practitioner who can engage learners with a wide range of abilities and experiences, helping them develop the literacy, communication, and numeracy skills that are essential for their future success.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about English/maths and committed to raising learner achievement.
• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching that motivates and inspires students.
• Support learners to develop confidence, particularly those who may not have previously experienced success in English and/or maths.
• Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding student outcomes and progression.
• Be flexible, adaptable, and responsive to the evolving needs of the College.
• Work effectively as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

You will ideally hold a recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above and have experience of delivering GCSE English and/or Functional Skills qualifications.

However, we also welcome applications from applicants with relevant subject expertise who do not yet hold a teaching qualification. HLNSC is committed to developing talent and can support successful candidates to gain a teaching qualification through an appropriate programme, including the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship
.

At HLNSC, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where both students and staff can thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to learners’ lives, helping them gain the qualifications, confidence, and skills needed for their future education and careers.

If you are passionate about teaching English/maths and want to be part of a forward-thinking and ambitious college, we would love to hear from you.

We offer a comprehensive package of employee benefits including:

• Above-average holiday entitlement
• Membership of a defined benefit pension scheme with excellent College contributions of 23.68%
• Pension death-in-service grant of three times salary
• Generous occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity and shared parental leave schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Access to a range of free CPD opportunities, professional qualifications and recreational courses
• Flexible working arrangements
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free use of the on-site gymnasium
• Access to competitively priced food outlets
• Access to our on-site training restaurant
• Occasional complimentary hairdressing and beauty treatments

As one of the largest employers in Herefordshire and North Shropshire, we offer a friendly, honest and respectful working environment. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and are committed to supporting the personal and professional development of our staff.

HLNSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, including compliance with the Prevent Duty. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

Possible

Start Date:

As soon as possible