Maths and English Lecturer

About The Role

Count on Words, Play with Numbers – Inspire the Next Generation!

As a Lecturer of Maths and English at EKC Sheppey College you’ll spark curiosity, build confidence, and help students unlock their full potential. No two days are the same - from teaching and training to guiding learners toward success, you’ll play a key role in shaping their futures.

You’ll mostly be teaching Functional Skills, and for the right candidate there could be some GCSE level education.

• Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons in Maths and English across a range of learning environments.
• Support and inspire learners to reach their goals and achieve their best.
• Lead on designated study programmes or courses; designing, delivering, and evaluating engaging content.
• Bring creativity and enthusiasm to every session, making learning enjoyable and meaningful.

• We offer fantastic support for those new to teaching through our Teacher Academ y, including hands‑on training, coaching, and digital skills development.
• No teaching qualification? No problem! If you’ve got a passion for your subject and want to share your knowledge, we’ll help you build the skills you need to succeed in the classroom.

Hours per week: 13

Salary per year: £12,687 up to £13,899

• Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern – aligned with our academic calendar
• Teacher Training – we support new teachers with a £7,000 investment in your training and coaching through our in‑house Teaching Academy
• Flexible Personal Leave – Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks – Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
• Wellbeing and Health Support – Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return‑to‑work transitions
• Competitive Pension Scheme – 28% company contribution
• Culture and Recognition – Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco‑friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net‑zero by 2030

Are you ready to inspire learners and make a real impact? As a Maths and English Lecturer you’ll bring creativity, energy, and empathy to every lesson; helping students build confidence and skills that last a lifetime.

• A highly organised and creative teacher who can plan and deliver engaging, innovative lessons.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and connect with learners.
• Confidence in assessing and tracking student progress, identifying where extra support or challenge is needed.
• A positive, empathetic approach and solid classroom management skills.

• Ideally, you’ll have teaching experience or have delivered training in the workplace — but don’t worry if you haven’t!
• We provide full training through our Teacher Academy
  , so passion and the right attitude are what matters most.

• A range of study programmes and courses, from Entry Level up to Level 2, supporting learners to achieve and succeed.

• No need to dust off your CV - just click Apply
  , complete our short application form, and you can save your progress as you go.
• We’ll review all applications after the closing date and be in touch with every candidate.

Want to know more?

For an informal chat or any questions, drop us an email at

Salary scale note. Please note that there are two salary scale points for our Lecturer positions. All candidates will start at the introductory salary scale point unless certain criteria are met. Lecturers will normally move up to the highest salary scale once one full academic year of teaching for our group is complete (Lecturers must be in post by 1st September in any given year to qualify and this is subject to approval).

Therefore, internal applicants in the same role may qualify for the higher salary scale, although should seek clarification.

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