Lecturer English

Lecturer in English

Location: Trowbridge

Salary: Unqualified Lecturer: £14,647 per year, pro rata Qualified Lecturer: £15,942 - £20,407 per year, pro rata (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Do you believe that English can change lives? Are you passionate about helping learners develop the communication, literacy, and critical thinking skills they need to succeed in education, work, and everyday life?

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and inspire students studying GCSE and Functional Skills English. You'll support learners to overcome barriers, build confidence in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and achieve qualifications that open doors to new opportunities.

Whether you're an experienced English lecturer or a skilled English professional looking to move into teaching, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact. You'll work in a supportive, learner-focused environment where every achievementbig or smallmakes a real difference.

We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in schools or Further Education (FE), but if you have strong English subject knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping others succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

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Unqualified Lecturer: £14,647per year, pro rata of the FTE £29,294 per year

Qualified Lecturer: £15,942 - £20,407 per year, pro rata of the FTE £31,885 £40,814 per year

(Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

??? Contract Type:

One-Year Fixed Term Contract
Part Time 18.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

?? Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme secure your future with an excellent pension

• Generous Holiday Allowance 37 days pro rata paid annual leave + 8 days pro rata bank holidays

• College Closure & Wellbeing Days including a fully paid two-week pro rata Christmas break

• Employee Assistance Programme confidential support whenever you need it

• Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses

• Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail, travel, tech and more

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money and stay active

• Professional Development fully funded qualifications and structured CPD

• Additional Perks discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

A stable, rewarding teaching roledesigned to support your wellbeing and long-term career.

What You'll Do

• Teach and assess learners across a range of English programmes, including GCSE and Functional Skills

• Deliver engaging, accessible lessons that develop learners' reading, writing, speaking and listening skills

• Support learners with varying abilities, including those who may lack confidence in English

• Use creative, inclusive and practical approaches to make English relevant to everyday life, employment and further study

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professionalism, and learner wellbeing

• Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement

What You'll Bring

• A relevant English qualification (Level 3 or above)

• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to explain concepts clearly and patiently

• Experience working with learners or supporting others in education or training

• A commitment to inclusive teaching and learner success

• A teaching qualification is welcomed but not essential

? Why Become a Lecturer?

Make a real differenceand enjoy:

• A healthier work-life balance

• A stable and respected career in education

• The opportunity to support learners in gaining essential literacy and communication skills

• A meaningful role where confidence, progress and success are built lesson by lesson

Help learners unlock opportunities through Englishone achievement at a time.

? Inspire confidence. Shape futures. Teach English.

If you're ready to make a genuine difference every day, join us and help GCSE and Functional Skills learners discover their potential through English. Your passion could be the key to unlocking brighter futures.

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the childrens barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 14th July 2026

Shortlist date: 15th July 2026

Interview date: TBC

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