Lecturer in English

Langley College have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and dynamic candidate to join our team as a Lecturer in English teaching GCSE and Functional Skills on a part time 0.8 basis.

About us

Langley College is part of The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) which is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 3 main campuses at Langley, Windsor and Strode’s College in Egham. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

Our mission is to inspire ambition and make a positive difference to lives through learning. We are keen to recruit talented individuals who are passionate about helping us to deliver the highest standards of education and training to local people, communities and businesses. In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, where everyone’s skills and ideas are valued and respected.

This role is based at our Langley College campus; the centre for our main vocational and technical courses including Apprenticeships, Adult Education and HE. We deliver an innovative curriculum with superb specialist facilities including latest industry standard equipment, workshops and studios.

Lecturer in English (Part Time - FTE 0.8)

As an English Lecturer, you will deliver high quality teaching, academic and pastoral support to enable our students to reach their full potential.

Sharing your skills and knowledge, you will utilise your experience to motivate students to achieve, whilst developing and maintaining high levels of student retention and attendance.

You will also develop ways of working that are responsive to learners’ needs, monitor and evaluate progress and practice. A natural communicator and proven motivator, you will thrive on student interaction - giving effective guidance and helping them make the most of their futures. This is an opportunity for a passionate individual who wishes to work in a truly stimulating and rewarding environment.

The successful candidate will possess a degree or equivalent qualification and hold a recognised teaching qualification. You will also need previous experience of teaching English GCSE and Functional Skills to a range of learners.  

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Salary: £21,994.40 - £32,120 actual salary based on 0.80 FTE contract (FTE salary £27,493 - £40,150)

Start Date: Anticipated Monday 2nd May 2022

Our staff benefit from:

• Excellent work/life balance with generous non-working day entitlement (up to 57 days for teachers plus bank holidays)
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans
• Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
• NUS cards offering a wide range of discounts
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site

Please be advised that the vacancy will close at midday on Tuesday 25th January 2022.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1st February 2022.

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.