Lecturer in English
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time 0.5 FTE (18 hours per week)
Salary: Qualified Lecturing Scale £28,839 - £38,697 per annum (pro rata)
Interview Date: Monday 18th October
Inspire, Engage and Transform Lives Through English
Are you an experienced English teacher or lecturer looking for a rewarding role that fits around your existing commitments?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Lecturer in English to join our English team on a PT/FT basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine teaching with other professional, academic or personal commitments while making a genuine difference to learners' lives.
At St Helens College and Knowsley Community College, you will support students to develop their English skills, gain essential qualifications and progress towards their future career and education goals.
Working within a supportive and collaborative curriculum team, you will deliver engaging lessons, assess learner progress and help students achieve their full potential in a positive and inclusive learning environment.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience teaching English, ideally within Further Education or an equivalent setting.
- Holds a relevant degree or professional qualification.
- Holds a recognised teaching qualification (or is willing to work towards one).
- Has GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
- Can motivate and inspire learners from a range of backgrounds and abilities.
- Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Is passionate about supporting student success and achievement.
Why Join Us?
This role offers an excellent opportunity to maintain your teaching practice while benefiting from a highly flexible working pattern of just two half days per week.
In addition, we offer:
- Generous annual leave entitlement (pro rata), including up to 51 days for academic staff.
- 18 hours pee week.
- Membership of an excellent pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Discounted catering and Starbucks facilities across our campuses.
- Access to wellbeing support and events.
- Free gym access and lunchtime yoga sessions.
- Ongoing CPD and staff development opportunities.
- The opportunity to work within a supportive and ambitious college community committed to transforming lives through education.
Additional Information
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received, therefore early applications are encouraged.
St Helens College and Knowsley Community College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, applications from candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the UK cannot be considered.
English Lecturer 0.5 FTE in St Helens employer: St Helens College
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