Doncaster College
English Lecturer [Part-time]
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The vacancy
Are you passionate about inspiring learners and making a real difference in English education? We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic English Lecturer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to engage and support learners across a range of further education courses, helping them to achieve their full potential while contributing to the development of an innovative and supportive curriculum.
About The Role
As an English Lecturer, you will deliver high-quality teaching across a range of programmes, delivering sessions for GCSE resit or Functional Skills English Entry-Level 1, supporting students with diverse needs to succeed in their studies. You will contribute to curriculum development, course leadership and quality assurance, using your subject expertise to create engaging learning experiences. Alongside teaching, you will support students through mentoring and assessment, ensuring progress is tracked and achievements are recognised.
We Have One Position For This Vacancy
1 Part time - 28.5 hours
Actual Salary: £27,124.77 - £34,333.27 salary + employer pension contribution of £7,779.30 – £9,846.55 per year
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and assess engaging English lessons across further education provision
- Develop and adapt curriculum materials to support high-quality teaching and learning
- Monitor and track learner progress, providing timely feedback and support
- Contribute to course leadership, quality assurance and curriculum development activities
- Support student recruitment, retention and achievement across programmes
- Manage the classroom environment to ensure a safe, inclusive and productive learning space
- Provide guidance, coaching and pastoral support to learners to help them succeed
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure effective programme delivery and continuous improvement
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Essential Criteria
- Hold a Level 5 teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards one)
- Relevant degree or recognised qualification in English or a related subject
- Experience of teaching or training within further education or a similar setting
- Strong understanding of GCSE English delivery and effective teaching methods
- Ability to engage and motivate learners, supporting a wide range of needs and abilities
- Experience within Functional Skills English
Desirable Criteria
- Experience delivering Functional Skills English (Entry Level to Level 2)
- Experience teaching GCSE resit learners in a further education setting
- Experience supporting learners with additional needs or barriers to learning
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive and forward thinking organisation committed to excellence, innovation and inclusion. We offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative working environment and the chance to make a real impact on learners’ futures.
Additional Information
Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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For More Information About The Role, Please Contact
staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk
About Us
At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally
Our values
This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
Ambition
To achieve the highest standards.
Support
A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
Partnership
Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
Innovation
We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
Responsibility
We take individual and collective responsibility.
Equality
We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.
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