English Lecturer

This role would be suitable for a teacher looking to make the shift from secondary teaching into a further education environment whilst retaining their subject specialism. We offer excellent training and support for NQTs, as well as CPD opportunities to all teaching staff to develop and progress across the curriculum. The Plumpton School of Coaching means all staff can access a trained coach if this interests them, and we provide a wide range of other benefits for our employees.

"We strive for innovative and engaging methods to motivate students"
Plumpton College English Teacher

As an English Lecturer, you'll play a key role in supporting students to achieve their potential and progress towards further education and employment. Working collaboratively with the Deputy Head of English and vocational programme managers, you will deliver high-quality teaching, assessment, and support across GCSE English courses.

"The department work efficiently together in very real ways to support and
encourage progress, of not only their students, but each other."
Plumpton College English Lecturer

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver consistently good or outstanding lessons for students using modern pedagogical technology and providing out of lesson learning opportunities.

Monitor student progress, ensuring high attendance and timely assessment completion, providing clear and constructive feedback to students.

Engage in departmental and college-wide quality improvement initiatives, contributing to student, programme and overall College success.

Participate fully in curriculum development initiatives so that you can deliver vibrant and relevant learning experiences.

The ideal candidate will be professional, hardworking, and a team player with a desirable track record of good or outstanding teaching, contribution to departmental development and a passion for their subject., A teaching qualification for the level of programme (PGCE or equivalent)

Strong subject knowledge and Level 2 or higher qualifications in English and Maths.

Proven ability (or potential) to teach to a high standard.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and IT skills.

A commitment to collaborative working and continuous professional development.

Experience teaching GCSE/FS English.

A degree or professional qualification in a relevant subject.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of learners through engaging and impactful teaching? We're looking for ambitious and innovative English Lecturers to join our highly successful and supportive team on a full-time or part-time basis. If you're committed to delivering outstanding teaching and fostering student success, we'd love to hear from you!

"The English department at Plumpton is a dedicated, skilled and experienced team of professionals"

At Plumpton College, we live our values-Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive-in everything we do

We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including up to 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas. Staff are enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities and in-house teacher training where applicable. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.

New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported six-month probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house L5 trained coaches.

Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.