Job Title: Lecturer in GCSE English and Functional Skills
The School of Foundation, Intermediate Learning and Employability at Kingston College is seeking a Lecturer to teach GCSE English Language and English Functional Skills. The role involves teaching predominantly to students aged 16-19, with allocated 2 hours per week for Functional Skills classes.
Responsibilities include following approved schemes of work and assessment schedules, setting weekly marked work recorded on Pro-Monitor, preparing students for exams, marking homework and mock exams, monitoring student progress, and curriculum development where appropriate.
Requirements:
* A degree or relevant professional qualification in an appropriate subject.
* A teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
* Excellent teaching skills in GCSE English and/or Functional Skills English.
* Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for education.
* The ability to support, motivate, and empathise with learners.
* Proficiency in using new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
* High personal standards, good planning, organisational, and administrative skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
We welcome applications for fractional appointments; please specify the fraction in your supporting statement.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual salary increases following the cost of living review.
Application deadline: 15th July 2025.
Benefits include 40 days of annual leave plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year, 5 days Wellbeing leave, a pension scheme, subsidised sports facilities, professional development opportunities, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Benefits are pro-rated for part-time staff.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will undergo checks including an enhanced DBS, references, online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
South Thames Colleges Group comprises Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do and seek collaborative, hardworking individuals to join our team and support student achievement.
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