EmployerCoastland CollegeLocationWeymouth, DorsetContract TypePermanentHoursFull Time, Job ShareSalary£28,798 - £34,261 per annumPosted20th March 2026Start DateAs Soon As PossibleExpires13th April 2026 11:59 AMContract TypePermanentStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1541371Suitable forECT (NQT) Graduates; Other GraduatesJob Reference0020

About your role:

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced GCSE English lecturers to join our dedicated team of specialist teachers. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality English lessons to our learners, helping them achieve their full potential.

We are seeking individuals with:

Relevant and up-to-date subject knowledge and teaching experience
The ability to prepare, plan, and deliver engaging lessons
A passion for supporting and nurturing students
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Innovative strategies to engage learners
An understanding of quality assurance and assessment
The ability to work effectively with learners with diverse needs

The ideal candidate will have experience within the Further Education (FE) sector and recent experience of teaching GCSE English. However, if you do not currently hold a teaching qualification, there is the opportunity to gain one as part of your professional development.

This post is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for English and a commitment to creating opportunities for young people.

So, if you share our values and have the ambition to join us on our journey to continued success, we would love to hear from you.

Hours - 37 hours per week. We will accept part time applications.

Salary - £28,798 - £34,261 per annum depending on qualification and experience.

Who we are:

Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses – one situated on the stunning Jurassic coastline in Weymouth and the other on a beautiful 18th Century Estate near the market town of Dorchester. As a newly united organisation, we’re bringing together the best of both Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities.

We are Connected | We are Courageous | We are Dynamic | We are Empowering | We are Welcoming

With our combined expertise and resources, Coastland College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. From A-Levels to vocational courses and land-based studies to Apprenticeships, we have one purpose: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world.

Our supportive and dedicated community of staff place our students at the heart of everything they do, ensuring every learner thrives.

What we offer:

Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:

Generous annual leave entitlement of 48 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles)
Additional 3 efficiency closure days over winter break (not deducted from annual leave) and an additional 4 days over Easter (to be deducted from annual leave)
Generous Pension Scheme through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
Access to Care First - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
Family friendly policies
A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
Free on-site parking
Free on-site gym
Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre
Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling

We’re here to help you:

If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

Safeguarding Statement:

Safeguarding Statement

Coastland College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants should be aware that safeguarding checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves regular contact with children and young people and is considered regulated activity under the relevant safeguarding legislation. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of child protection and follow all statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all relevant convictions and cautions that are not protected under the Exceptions Order 1975 (amended 2013 and 2020). Guidance on which convictions must be disclosed can be found in the Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS filtering rules.

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