At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach Functional Skills and GCSE English, helping students build confidence and skills.
- Company: Join a supportive college with a focus on student success and collaboration.
- Benefits: Generous leave, competitive salary, local discounts, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Be part of a Disability Confident employer with excellent career support.
- Why this job: Inspire learners and make a real difference in their educational journey.
- Qualifications: Level 5 teaching qualification and experience in English education required.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Position Summary
We need an English teacher to deliver Functional Skills and GCSE lessons to learners enrolled on other college courses, supporting them to develop confidence and understanding of English, and to apply skills to everyday life.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and assess Functional Skills and GCSE English lessons.
- Support learners in developing an understanding and love of English, applying principals to their studies.
- Help learners overcome anxieties about their abilities across various college courses.
- Work collaboratively with the English team to maintain a supportive learning environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- Level 5 teaching qualification.
- Relevant teaching experience, particularly in Functional Skills and GCSE provision.
- Good knowledge of the English curriculum and ability to design engaging lessons.
- Salary will be determined by experience and qualifications; point 12 or above (£37,454 FTE) requires a level 5 teaching qualification and experience.
What We Offer
- Generous annual leave (37 days per year for full‑time curriculum staff, plus five college closure days and bank holidays).
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and qualifications.
- Discounts with local businesses, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and access to free Employee Assistance Programme.
- Contributory pension scheme – Teachers' Pension Scheme, current employer contribution 23.68%.
- Job sharing, flexible working and a supportive team culture.
- Safety & Equality
CWA is a Disability Confident employer and offers a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a role.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
The 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).
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Contact Details:
The College of West Anglia Recruitment Team
