Lecturer English

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Employer: Coventry College

Location: Coventry, West Midlands

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £27,665 to £40,644 per annum

Posted: 8th April 2025

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Expires: 25th April 2025 11:59 PM

Job ID: 1477355

Coventry College is a dynamic and vibrant College at the heart of the historic City of Coventry. Working in partnership with the Local Authority, schools, universities, employers, the Local Enterprise Partnership, the Education and Skills Funding Agency and the West Midlands Combined Authority, we strive to provide the education and opportunities which the local economy needs in a demand-led environment.

Coventry College is benefitting from a significant investment in its facilities and curriculum offer to further enhance its reputation as one of the fastest improving Further Education Colleges in the country. Additional investment in electric vehicle technology, the construction centre and digital skills infrastructure is ensuring that our provision remains at the forefront of innovation and is highly responsive to the needs of local businesses.

The College is focused on ensuring learners progress onto careers and/or relevant higher education in order to retain them in this fast-paced city to improve the skills of the local workforce.

The English team at Coventry College are passionate, dynamic and adventurous. We immerse young people and adults into English language and 19th century non-fiction literature as part of the GCSE specification. In addition, the team focus on embedding knowledge, skills and behaviours that underpin the GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications. The department thrives on innovative delivery models and teaching styles that captivate our young people and adults whilst meeting local needs. Students, employers and the community are at the heart of our curriculum design with strong links within vocational areas.

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated person to join our passionate team as Lecturer in English GCSE & Functional Skills. This role involves collaborative planning, preparing and delivering engaging English Language content to further education learners within the Construction area and potential Adult provision. The successful candidate will foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes student participation and critical thinking.

The candidate will hold a minimum of a Level 5 qualification (ideally Bachelor's degree) in English language/Literature/TEFL. They will also hold, or be prepared to work towards, a level 5 teaching qualification.

• Free on-site parking
• An excellent pension scheme (TPS) with defined benefits
• Generous holiday allowance/pay of 39 days annual leave plus 8 days statutory bank holidays.
• Discounted hair/barbering/beauty treatments at our on-site Salon
• On-site refectory
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous Employee Benefits discount scheme

Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post. You will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check if you are successful.

(Please note that CVs will not be accepted)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Education
• Industries: Education