Inspiring English Lecturer (GCSE/FS) – Hybrid Role

Full Time, 37 hours per week, Permanent. Excellent suite of total reward benefits. There has never been a better time to join our English Team! Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready. Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice. Our success is built on ‘One Team’ - a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where every individual plays a key role in shaping the future of our students and our community. Our success is through Our People! Make a Real Difference in Young People’s Lives!

Are you currently teaching in a school and exploring a move to Further Education (FE)? Or are you an experienced FE Lecturer seeking your next exciting opportunity? Stoke on Trent College is the place for you! We are seeking a dedicated Lecturer in English with a passion for teaching GCSE English Language. If you have a motivational style, an enthusiasm for developing learners’ skills, and a desire to progress your teaching career in a supportive, engaging environment, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

Stoke on Trent College is an Ofsted ‘Good’ institution with strong financial health, committed to preparing learners to be “Skills Ready; Future Ready.” We’re proud of our innovative approach and our vision to become the technical and professional College of choice. Our English Department is home to a dedicated, experienced, and well-qualified team, including GCSE examiners, literacy leads, and SEN specialists. Together, we strive to innovate and make a genuine difference in our learners’ lives.

About the Role:

You will:

• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons to GCSE English re-sitters or lower ability learners, with a possible requirement to also deliver Functional Skills (FS) English classes.
• Recognise and address barriers to learning while building positive relationships with students to unlock their potential.
• Contribute to collaborative planning, resource development, and student monitoring.
• Create a safe, positive, and motivating learning environment for students who may have faced perceived failures in English.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified teacher status with experience teaching GCSE/FS English.
• A strong understanding of the challenges and barriers learners may face.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster positive relationships and maximize learner engagement and progress.

We offer a fantastic competitive reward package, including:

• Enhanced leave policies including 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• A range of Family Friendly policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role.
• Christmas Closure.
• Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources.
• On-site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Access to Continuing Professional Development.
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans.
• Access to the College Sports Academy Gym.
• Free on-site parking.

The closing date for applications is 14th June 2026. In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed. Early applications are advised. Please email and quote V1232 to express your interest in this role and we will send you a link to complete your application, please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive an email. Please note that we do not accept CV only applications, you must complete the application form to be considered for the role.

At Stoke on Trent College, our environment is diverse in character and student population. We are proud to be working towards our Investors in Diversity Silver Award and committed to embedding the FREDIE principles of Fairness, Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement – across everything we do. We are dedicated to building a truly inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and those with long-term health conditions, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Your skills, talent, and potential are what matter most to us.

Our Safeguarding Commitment

Stoke on Trent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As part of our safer recruitment process, candidates are encouraged to review our Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy and Disclosure and Barring Service Policy (including Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders) which can be found on our College website. This teaching role is subject to the College’s Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy and requires a strong commitment to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This position involves regular and sustained contact with students under the age of 18 within an educational establishment and is classed as regulated activity with children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a children’s barred list check, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). The College may consider carrying out online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if the candidate is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.