English Lecturer

Reed Further Education are seeking a dedicated Lecturer of English to join an Alternative Provision Team on a part-time, fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This role is ideal for an individual with exceptional teaching skills and the ability to engage and motivate young people who are on individualised programmes at the college. If you thrive in a high-energy environment and are committed to the achievements and outcomes of students, this opportunity is for you.

Role: English Lecturer - Alternative Provision

Part-time (21 hours per week)

Fixed-term (one year)

Location: Cambridge (CB4)/ Huntingdon (PE29)

Salary: £28p/h - £35p/h including holiday pay

Day-to-day of the role:

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in English and Personal Development within alternative provision programmes.
• Work across both college campuses, taking responsibility for the organisation and delivery of the curriculum.
• Engage and motivate students who are referred from schools, home-educated, or unable to access mainstream education.
• Use your experience and teaching skills to transform the learning skills of our Alternative Provision students, equipping them for further technical and vocational study.
• Collaborate with a high-performing team dedicated to student success.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Desirable - Experience of working with students in an alternative provision setting or within a school or College environment.
• Excellent teaching skills with the ability to engage and motivate challenging learners.
• Experience delivering GCSE/Functional skills English.
• Relevant teaching qualification.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information effectively to students and colleagues.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus scheme
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

At Reed, we believe that experience is just as important as qualifications. So, if you have experience in teaching others, we encourage you to start your registration today. You’ll be joining a team of passionate professionals who provide the best possible education to the students of our clients.

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Not looking for teaching roles? We are also registering teaching assistants, learning support assistants, learning mentors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.