Lecturer in English

Application Deadline: 14 June 2026

Department: English, Maths & ESOL

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Compensation: £33,000 - £41,108 / year

Job Summary:

Full-time & Part-time roles available (up to 4 posts) Permanent Starting September 2026. 50 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. £33,000 - £41,108 per annum (pro rata for part time). Teachers' Pension Scheme. Access to Medicash and many other staff benefits.

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

Due to continued growth for the 2026/27 academic year, we are recruiting up to four Lecturers in English to join us from September 2026, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available. Are you passionate about English and driven to inspire learners to achieve their full potential? This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, dynamic FE college with a strong reputation for high-quality teaching and learner support. We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach students enrolled on a range of courses
• Implement appropriate feedback and assessment systems to accurately check learning, adapting teaching as required to ensure learner progress.
• Operate within the Quality Assurance framework.
• Manage courses or parts of courses as required including administration and organisation.
• Contribute to curriculum innovation, development, and implementation.
• Maintain a professional learning environment in the classroom consistently implementing the College's behaviour management processes as required.
• Maintain and update teaching expertise and skills to continually develop your teaching practice and deliver the best outcomes for learners.

Essential Criteria

• Possess a PGCE/Certificate of education or equivalent teaching qualification
• Possess a Level 3 in English
• Track record of successful teaching experience across a range of levels
• Detailed knowledge of relevant course subject matter and examination and assessment requirements
• Understanding of value added and the use of progress performance measures
• Experience of developing and maintaining external partnerships to enrich teaching and learning.
• Ability to provide clear, direct and constructive written and verbal feedback

Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College

• Generous holiday allowance: Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
• Flexible Working: We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
• Medicash: Access to Medicash's health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.
• Pension Scheme: You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.
• Professional Development: We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.
• Industrial Commercial Updates: Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.
• Reward and Recognition: Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.
• Lifestyle Fitness Gym: You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.
• Health and Wellbeing: You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.
• Travel: You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.
• Retail Discounts: You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.
• Blue Light Card: You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.