Lecturer in GCSE English

Job Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer in GCSE English to join our curriculum team. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring teacher who can engage and motivate learners, develop their confidence and skills, and help them progress towards further study, employment and successful adult lives.

You will deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching, learning and assessment across GCSE English, creating a positive and supportive learning environment where every learner is encouraged to succeed.

You will play an important role in tracking and supporting learner progress, ensuring that teaching and assessment are responsive to individual needs and that learners receive the guidance and encouragement they need to achieve their goals.

What you will be doing

As a Lecturer in GCSE English, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and high-quality GCSE English lessons that inspire learners and promote achievement.
• Use effective formative and summative assessment to monitor progress, identify areas for development and inform future teaching.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, achievement, targets, progress and learner destinations.
• Develop engaging learning resources, including materials for the College's VLE and e-learning platforms.
• Support learners to develop their English knowledge, skills, confidence and behaviours for successful progression.
• Act as a Personal Tutor and contribute to learners' wider study programme and personal development.
• Provide effective advice and guidance to learners, including prospective and progressing students.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement and the continuous development of the English curriculum.
• Reflect on your teaching practice and engage positively in professional development and CPD.
• Contribute to standardisation, quality assurance and internal verification activities where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, health and safety and professional conduct.
• Keep your subject knowledge and teaching practice up to date and aligned with current developments in education.

About you

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic English teacher who is passionate about the difference that high-quality education can make to learners' lives.

You will have:

• Relevant qualifications and experience in English, with the knowledge required to teach GCSE English.
• Teaching or lecturing experience, ideally within an FE, sixth form or similar educational setting.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of learners with a range of abilities, backgrounds and starting points.
• Strong assessment and feedback skills, with the ability to use data and evidence to support learner progress.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to inclusive teaching and supporting learners to overcome barriers to achievement.
• A reflective approach to your own professional practice and a commitment to ongoing CPD.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to the wider curriculum area and College community.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and treating all learners and colleagues with dignity and respect.

About Us

Bury College is a Further Education College offering a wide range of courses to both full time and part time students each year.

Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options, Bury College offers a range of A Level courses, vocational programmes, and apprenticeships. In addition to this, we have higher level courses available at Bury College University Centre, as well as courses for adults.

We are a friendly, forward-looking college where all our staff are valued. We pride ourselves in the fact that all our staff are supported & encouraged to perform at their best. We invest significantly in staff development & have CPD Events throughout the year.

Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments.

The benefits of working for us?

• 45 days annual leave (FTE) plus bank holidays and Christmas closure 
• Occupational sick pay
• Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working
• Family Friendly Policy
• Special Leave of Absence
• Paid leave for religious festivals
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite nursery
• Free onsite parking
• Option for first aid training and an annual allowance of £296 for first aid duties

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview