Overview
Are you a dedicated English teacher passionate about helping learners succeed? We are looking for English Teachers to deliver engaging GCSE English lessons, primarily to learners resitting their GCSEs. This is a highly rewarding, student-facing role where you will support learners who may have previously struggled, helping them re-engage with education, build confidence, and achieve meaningful progress.
Role Details
* Salary: £34,391 - £44,558 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
* Contact type: We have two roles available:
* 1 full time permanent in Witney
* 1 Fixed term in Abingdon (End date 31st December 2026)
* Hours per week: 37 per week (both roles)
* Weeks per annum: 52
* Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 7.5 hours, Friday 7 hours
* Start date: August 2026 (both roles)
* Interview date: Week commencing 22 June (Exact date to be confirmed)
Essential Criteria
* Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in English.
* Recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards).
* Experience of teaching English or relevant curriculum area.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and learner wellbeing.
* Ability to engage and support diverse learner groups.
* Excellent teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Commitment to learner success and achievement.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience teaching in a post-16 or FE setting.
* Experience teaching GCSE resit learners.
* Experience supporting adult learners.
* Knowledge of innovative and inclusive teaching approaches.
Responsibilities
* Deliver a contextualised English curriculum that brings learning to life, equipping learners with essential reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for real-world, vocational and everyday contexts.
* Plan, deliver, assess and evaluate high-quality English lessons aligned to GCSE assessment objectives.
* Teach core English skills, including reading, writing, speaking and listening.
* Use innovative and engaging teaching strategies to motivate GCSE resit learners.
* Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learner groups.
* Provide targeted feedback, structured interventions, and exam preparation.
* Support learners to re-engage, build confidence, and achieve measurable progress.
* Promote equality, diversity, and inclusive learning environments.
* Maintain accurate records, course files, and learner progress data.
* Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of teaching practice.
* Participate in tutorials, pastoral support, and learner development activities.
Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before the posted closing date.
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