Lecturer / Course Manager in English

Job Title: Lecturer / Course Manager in English    

Status: Permanent, 14.8 hours per week  

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 6th July 2025

Assessment Centre Date: W/C 14th July 2025

About the role

Reaseheath College is seeking a skilled and committed Lecturer in English to join our English and Maths team for two days per week in a permanent, part-time position. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to contribute meaningfully to learner progress.

The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching GCSE English Language, with the potential to deliver Functional Skills English where required. You’ll plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that support student progress, develop essential skills, and align with our curriculum goals.

As a valued member of our department, you’ll join a supportive team committed to high standards. You will also be expected to demonstrate PRIDE (People, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence) in all aspects of your role.

We are proud to embed our Principles of Effective Delivery across all lessons:

• Housekeeping – establishing a purposeful, organised learning environment
• Reviewing – activating and connecting prior knowledge through retrieval
• New Concepts & Modelling – presenting content clearly and modelling expert thinking
• Practice – creating opportunities for learners to embed and refine skills
• Assessment & Feedback – using assessment to inform responsive teaching
   

Key responsibilities:

• Primarily responsible for teaching GCSE English Language, although additional Functional Skills English teaching may be required
• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons, utilising technology, and diverse curriculum resources to create dynamic and engaging learning experiences
• Plan and deliver lessons that align with curriculum goals
• Assess student learning and progress, providing regular feedback and support to ensure success
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive and effective learning environment

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree or relevant professional qualification
• Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent)
• A recognised teaching qualification
• Recent experience in FE and a strong track record of learner success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective teaching

We can offer you:

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CDP programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

For more information, please refer to the additional job description.

Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at humanresources@reaseheath.ac.uk should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.