Lecturer GCSE English in Trafford

Hours: 35 hours per week (24 hours teaching / 11 hours departmental duties)

Salary: 1.0 FTE Lecturer - scale 2 (£35,019 - £49,767)

Pension contribution: 28.68% (FTE)

Location: Altrincham and Stockport campuses (potential for deployment at other sites if required and mutually agreed)

The Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) has an opportunity for an experienced teacher of GCSE English Language to join the English and Maths team to help us achieve our vision of unlocking potential for successful futures. GCSE English is at the core of Study Programmes for 16-18 learners across the Group, providing learners who are yet to achieve a Grade 4 with the opportunity to improve their English skills and GCSE Grade in order to progress in their education and employment.

The Role: Working as part of our highly experienced GCSE English team, you will benefit from and contribute to our ongoing commitment to delivering excellence in all aspects of teaching, learning and assessment in your specialist subject. Engaging learners in English and helping them to overcome barriers which they may have faced in the past is at the heart of what we do at TSCG, making English relevant, practical and enjoyable with a commitment to securing positive outcomes for all those we teach. This role will require you to deliver high quality, learner-focused education providing a quality learning experience for our students. You will be required to help develop the curriculum and implement teaching and learning strategies that enable our students to succeed and thrive in their chosen subject area.

About you: If you are passionate about your specialist subject and sharing your knowledge, skills and experience and have an enthusiasm for supporting young people and adults in this field then there has never been a better time to join the Trafford & Stockport College Group. Candidates with recent experience of teaching post-16 GCSE or Secondary GCSE English would be ideally suited to this role. An English degree is not essential, however clear evidence of English subject specialism in related disciplines would be required. This role would be suitable for both Newly Qualified Teachers or experienced practitioners. The role offers access to ongoing Internal and External CPD opportunities which will support personal and professional development, including subject specific CPD.

About TSCG – Making a difference, together: At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), you belong to a team that’s committed to shaping brilliant futures – for students and colleagues alike. We believe in unlocking the potential that exists in everyone and when you work with us, your individual skills and experiences are valued. You’ll be part of a supportive and friendly community, where everyone brings their own unique perspective and strengths, and where the work you do is appreciated and celebrated. We’re deeply rooted in our local communities, with strong connections to businesses, industry and universities. Together, we’re all working toward a shared mission: to elevate skills, create opportunities, shape futures and transform lives. TSCG is not just a place to work – it’s a place to belong, to thrive, and to make a difference.

Exceptional Benefits Package: At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 54 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) FTE
• Generous company pension contribution of 28.68% FTE
• Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
• Tailored Professional Development plan
• Free onsite Parking

All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications. Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes.

If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this. Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates. The role is open to direct applicants only. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment.