Lecturer in English (Functional Skills & GCSE)
Application Deadline: 18 June 2026
Department: Central GCSE English
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Sandwell College
Compensation: £26,661 - £48,160 per year
Description
Sandwell College is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in GCSE English Language on a full time, permanent basis. The postholder will be responsible for delivering GCSE English programmes to resit learners aged 16-18, supporting learner progress and achievement, and contributing to curriculum development and quality improvement activities. The role requires a consistent focus on high standards of teaching, learning and assessment, alongside effective learner support within a further education setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure students have a rewarding and challenging learning experience that supports them in reaching their full potential and achieving strong academic outcomes
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching and learning quality, promoting positive student outcomes and an engaging college experience
- Deliver allocated programmes as directed by the line manager
- Participate in curriculum planning and development
- Maintain accurate academic and administrative records
- Carry out administrative responsibilities in line with college policies
- Take responsibility for course leadership, including course tutorship and personal tutoring
- Work collaboratively within course teams to ensure high quality delivery
- Be flexible to work at other campuses
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:
- A degree or equivalent qualification in English
- A Certificate in Education or Level 5 Teaching Qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
- Experience delivering and assessing GCSE English Language
- A strong commitment to student success and continuous professional development
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills
Teaching Qualifications & Salary Banding
To be eligible for our Qualified Lecturer salary banding (£31,837 - £48,160) you must hold one of the following teaching qualifications:
- DTTLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- Certificate in Education
- PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
- ProfGCE (Professional Graduate Certificate in Education)
- DET (Diploma in Education and Training)
- DiT (Diploma in Teaching) - if for a vocational subject
If you do not hold one of the above qualifications, you will fall into our Unqualified Lecturer salary banding (£26,661 - £29,998). The following qualifications are not accepted as stand alone qualifications:
- PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- CTLLS (Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
- SFHEA (Senior Fellowship)
- Masters in Education
- TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
Benefits
- Top tier salaries: sector leading pay within the range provided above
- Annual leave: 35-50 days plus 8 bank holidays and additional time off during Christmas
- Development opportunities: dedicated development days, career pathways and talent schemes
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts on onsite services such as hair & beauty salon, dog grooming, car health checks and more
- Access to college gym facilities and discounted rates at local gyms
- Generous pension contributions: 23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles and 21.5% for non teaching roles
- Retail and travel discounts with partners such as UNIDAYS, Student Beans and Blue Light Discount
- Free will writing support
- Free flu vaccination
- Wellbeing support: confidential counselling services and wellness platforms
- Award and celebration events recognising staff achievements
