English Lecturer (Part-Time)

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated English Lecturer to join our English department at Hammersmith Campus.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across English programmes, including GCSE English and Functional Skills. You will support learners in developing their literacy, communication and analytical skills, building the confidence and knowledge needed to progress into further education, employment and everyday life.

You will create engaging and inclusive learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of learners, monitor their progress and provide academic and pastoral support to maximise achievement. You will also contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement and the wider work of the department.

This is a 18 hour a week, term-time only, permanent position.

The ideal candidate will:

• Plan and deliver engaging and effective English lessons across GCSE and/or Functional Skills programmes.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources in line with curriculum specifications and awarding body requirements.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learner needs and develop reading, writing, speaking, listening and communication skills.
• Prepare learners for examinations and assessments, providing constructive feedback and targeted interventions to improve achievement.
• Monitor learner attendance, progress, behaviour and achievement, maintaining accurate records and providing appropriate academic and pastoral support.
• Act as a Personal Tutor, delivering the College tutorial programme and supporting learner progression.
• Contribute to curriculum development, internal verification, standardisation, self-assessment and quality improvement activities.
• Support learner recruitment, retention and progression through open events, interviews and course promotion.
• Maintain up-to-date subject knowledge and promote high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Analyse learner assessment results to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted strategies to strengthen English language skills and examination performance.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children's Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College's mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.