Role: Lecturer GCSE/ Functional skills English
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Salary: £35,019 – £49,767 FTE (£17,509.50 – £24,883.50 pro rata for 0.5 FTE).
Pension contribution: 28.68% (FTE)
Location: The Trafford and Stockport College Group – Altrincham and Stockport campuses (potential for deployment at other sites if required and mutually agreed)
The Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) invites an experienced teacher of GCSE English and functional skills to join the Adult English and Maths team and contribute to our goal of unlocking potential for successful futures.
GCSE English and functional skills play a central role in our Adult Education provision, enabling learners to achieve a Grade 4 and improve their English skills and GCSE grades to advance their education, employment, and personal development.
The Role:
As part of the highly experienced Adult Maths and English team, you will deliver high‑quality, learner‑focused education and contribute to ongoing excellence in teaching, learning and assessment in your specialist subject. You will engage learners, help them overcome barriers, and provide a relevant, practical and enjoyable learning experience that secures positive outcomes for all students.
This role requires you to develop the curriculum, implement effective teaching and learning strategies, and support students to succeed and thrive in their chosen subject area.
About you:
We seek a teacher passionate about English who can share knowledge, skills and experience and support young people and adults. Candidates with recent experience teaching post‑16 GCSE or secondary GCSE English are particularly suitable. An English degree is not essential, but clear evidence of subject specialism in related disciplines is required. This role suits both newly qualified teachers and experienced practitioners.
The position offers ongoing internal and external CPD opportunities, including subject‑specific professional development.
About TSCG – Making a difference, together:
At TSCG, you belong to a supportive and friendly community that values individual skills and experiences. We are deeply rooted in local communities, with strong connections to businesses, industry and universities, working toward a shared mission of elevating skills, creating opportunities, shaping futures and transforming lives.
Exceptional Benefits Package
- 54 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) FTE
- Generous company pension contribution of 28.68% FTE
- Onsite Costa Coffee & subsidised staff canteen
- Employee Assistance Programme extending support to family members
- Tailored Professional Development plan
- Free onsite parking
TSCG is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants who meet minimum requirements are guaranteed an interview.
The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, and all staff must share this commitment. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and additional barred list checks, with associated costs covered by the Group. New guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires an online screening of successful candidates.
Lecturer - GCSE English in Altrincham employer: Trafford College
Trafford & Stockport College Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. As a Careers Advisor at our Stockport Campus, you will enjoy the benefits of a term-time only schedule, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful impact on learners' futures. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to inclusivity, TSCG is dedicated to fostering a rewarding environment for all employees.
