Trainee Lecturer - English

JOB TITLE: Trainee Lecturer – English

LOCATION: King\’s Lynn/ Wisbech and/or Cambridge

HOURS: 37 per week

SALARY: £25,234 per annum

FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL JULY 2026

We have a great track record of developing the skills and experience of our staff, many of our current Lecturers have progressed into teaching from other roles, a testament to our commitment and dedication to growing our own stars of the future.

The Trainee Lecturer role provides our learners with additional support in relation to their English skills by working closely with Lecturers to identify and put into place appropriate support. Support may be provided one-to-one, in small groups or as whole class teaching.

We deliver English lessons to a range of students from foundation to Higher education, either on a stand alone basis or as part of their chosen course. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with learners from age 16 plus and truly influence their career choices, whether they are looking to further their education or enter the workplace. We work closely with other departments and faculties to ensure that our English provision meets the needs of our learners, whatever their background taking into account any barriers to learning.

This is a great introduction to teaching as you will be working alongside more experienced colleagues, provided with full training and support and gaining experience of all aspects of teaching.

We pride ourselves on our approach to the work life balance of our team and actively support job share and flexible working opportunities.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving English team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff,plusfive College closure days,plusBank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers\’ Pension Scheme (current employer contribution is 23.68%), discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk .

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Sophie Jenkins on sophie.jenkins@cwa.ac.uk

Closing date for receipt of all applications Midnight, Monday 26 May 2025

Interviews are provisionally planned for week commencing 2 June 2025 at our King\’s Lynn campus.

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk) .

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please

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