English Specialist Lecturer

Overview

Application Deadline: 12 September 2025

Department: Curriculum – A Levels

Employment Type: Permanent – Part Time

Location: Cross College

Reporting To: Nicola Snell

Compensation: £33,242 – £45,380 / year

Description

We are looking for a Level 2 & 3 English Specialist Lecturer to co-ordinate designated study programme delivery activities for the College, including the delivery of high-quality teaching, assessment, and feedback to students, inspiring and motivating students through outstanding teaching and learning that stretches and challenges students to be the best they can be. Responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of delivering designated courses, including ensuring that the virtual learning environment is kept up to date and that all planning and tracking is completed following College policies.

Lecturers should be passionate about their area of teaching and be enthusiastic about developing engaging course materials, lesson plans and assessments that are in alignment with the appropriate A-Level curriculum specification. You will provide academic support and guidance to promote positive learning outcomes as well as developing employability skills. All of this will be underpinned by regular target setting and progress monitoring to ensure that all students reach their full potential.

This role is 28.5 hours a week and 52 weeks a year.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

1. Deliver high quality teaching provision within the specialism of English (to include A-Level English Language, GCSE English Language and Access to Higher Education – English literature) in accordance with approved College standards and applicable validating/ moderating bodies, preparing teaching materials, schemes of work and lesson plans as required, developing, and implementing the revised curriculum, undertaking quality assurance in collaboration with the Curriculum Manager and Curriculum Director. Assessing students’ written and practical work, monitoring and reporting on their progress as required, including writing regular reviews of students’ Individual Learning Plans, recording, reporting and dissemination of assessment grades and students’ results in liaison with parents, carers and professional agencies as appropriate. This will include maintaining good order in the teaching environment, including statutory aspects such as safeguarding, equal opportunities and health and safety.
2. Undertake day to day course management duties including all communication, problem solving, diagnostic compliance, time table checks and amendments, arranging/providing cover at short notice for lessons where needed, planning and co-ordinating work experience and enrichment activities, co-ordinating internal verification scheduling, liaising with all relevant departments as required e.g. Exams, MIS, ALS, etc. and complete all related organisation and administration, ensuring cross site compliance and consistency can be maintained at all times.
3. Assist with the recruitment and selection of suitable candidates for courses, managing enrolment procedures effectively, including Qualifications on Entry, transfers, additional qualification aims and late enrolments, to ensure that students are registered on the right course at the correct level. This will include assisting with the organisation and implementation of appropriate Induction Programmes for students.
4. Undertake all required meetings with students, including regular one to one meetings with students setting and reviewing SMART targets, assisting students with UCAS references, supporting students with their pastoral needs, guiding and directing in both academic and personal matters and liaising with cross-college services e.g. Personal Development Tutors etc. The frequency of student meetings will be determined by the Director of Curriculum.
5. Monitor student attendance and student results, including start of year registers, exam entry and attendance, co-ordinating and administering course performance monitoring, to report on attendance, retention, achievement and success, with appropriate course and student action plans where required.
6. Promote and support English and Maths provision, both in class and on a one-to-one basis, including monitoring and addressing attendance and the movement of students to English and Maths lessons etc.
7. Attend meetings, including staff meetings, parent evenings, marketing events, courses and discussions, internal and external to the College as directed and reporting back as appropriate. This will include planning and co-ordinating parent’s evenings/ consultation meetings as directed.
8. Work with colleagues throughout the College to develop courses, training methods and materials, including attendance at Focus Days and other compulsory CPD events and participate in peer observation for developmental purposes, ensuring adherence to college policies and practices. This will include mentoring new Lecturers as required.
9. Assist with departmental administration including the timely marking of registers, updating of Pro-Monitor, producing reports on student attendance, retention and achievement and publication of materials on the College’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
10. Participate in relevant college meetings/ groups/ committees and quality assurance mechanisms e.g. verification, moderation, course reviews and Self-Assessment Reviews (SAR).
11. Undertake Internal Verification/ Moderation/ Standardisation procedures for an agreed curriculum/ course(s).
12. Monitor and ensure the timely completion of UCAS references and liaise as required with Higher Education Institutions.

Application Requirements

To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:

• A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained.
• Information on all relevant education and qualifications.

Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.

Benefits

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