GCSE and Functional Skills English Lecturer

04th September, 2026

GCSE & Functional Skills English Lecturer Location: Moulton, Northamptonshire
Salary: £36,217 – £43,197 per annum
Hours: Full-time or Part-time – 2.5 days per week available
Specialism: GCSE English & Functional Skills English

Think FE are working with a well-established specialist Further Education college set in the Northamptonshire countryside to recruit a GCSE and Functional Skills English Lecturer.

This is an excellent opportunity for an English specialist who enjoys helping learners build confidence, develop essential communication skills and achieve qualifications that can make a genuine difference to their future progression.
The college offers an attractive rural working environment, strong specialist facilities and a supportive team culture, with a clear focus on providing high-quality education and preparing learners for employment and further study.
Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available, including a 2.5-day-per-week option, making this role suitable for lecturers looking for greater flexibility.

The Role You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging English lessons across GCSE English and Functional Skills, supporting learners with a range of abilities and starting points.
You will create inclusive and motivating learning experiences, monitor learner progress and provide the encouragement and challenge students need to achieve their qualifications.
Responsibilities will include:

• Delivering GCSE English and Functional Skills English
• Planning engaging, inclusive and well-structured lessons
• Assessing learner progress and providing constructive feedback
• Supporting students to develop their written and verbal communication skills
• Helping learners prepare effectively for examinations and assessments
• Maintaining accurate learner records and tracking progress
• Contributing positively to the wider English and curriculum team

What We're Looking For To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:

• A degree in English or a closely related subject
• A recognised teaching qualification
• The ability to teach GCSE English and Functional Skills
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A learner-focused approach with the ability to motivate and inspire students
• A commitment to delivering inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning

Applications are welcomed from both experienced Further Education lecturers and teachers looking to bring their English teaching experience into the FE sector.
Why Consider This Opportunity? You'll be joining a supportive Further Education environment with an established teaching team and an aspirational student community. The college has invested significantly in its facilities and provides an attractive working environment in rural Northamptonshire.
With full-time and 2.5-day part-time options available, this is also a particularly appealing opportunity for English lecturers looking for flexibility without stepping away from the classroom.

Salary: £36,217 – £43,197 per annum, with part-time salaries calculated on a pro-rata basis.
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Next steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to 3rd parties without your permission.