We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Part-Time (0.5 FTE) Lecturer in English Functional Skills to join our team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering high-quality teaching to adult learners and supporting their academic and personal development within a supportive and dynamic Further Education environment. The role includes a regular commitment to evening teaching, ensuring flexible access to learning for our adult students.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Deliver high-quality teaching to adult learners across English Functional Skills and GCSE programmes
• Provide access to learning, assessment and achievement in line with awarding body requirements
• Undertake a teaching load including two evenings per week
• Prepare schemes of work, assessments and teaching resources
• Support learners in achieving their targets through progress tracking, reviews and maintaining learner records
• Use ILT and multimedia to develop engaging learning materials
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
• Degree in English Language or substantial equivalent experience
• Level 5 Teaching Qualification / Certificate in Education (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience teaching and assessing Functional Skills and GCSE English
• Track record of raising achievement for diverse groups of learners
• Ability to prepare engaging and effective teaching materials
• Strong organisational, administrative and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to inspire, motivate and support learners to achieve and progress
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet varied learner needs
• Experience using ILT to present information and enhance learning
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice
• Commitment to new developments and embracing change
• Willingness to work two evenings per week
Desirable:
• Experience teaching adults in the FE sector
Benefits
✔ Top-Tier Salaries – Sector-leading and highly competitive
🏖 Unbeatable Time Off – 35–50 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure
🚀 Fast-Track Your Career – Development days, pathways & talent schemes
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme
💆♀️ Onsite Discounts – Hair & beauty, dog grooming, car checks & more
🏋 Fitness Perks – Access to our gym or discounted local memberships
💰 Generous Pension Contributions
🛍 Retail & Travel Discounts – UNiDAYS, Blue Light, High Street brands & travel savings
📜 Free Will Writing
💉 Free Flu Vaccine
🧘 Wellbeing Support – Counselling & wellness platforms
🏆 We Celebrate You! – Awards, recognition events & celebration days
Sandwell College Group is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications form all.