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* 1 FTE - 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent
* Salary: £28,443 - £40,350 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
Lecturer in English
Job description
* Location: West Suffolk College - Bury St Edmunds
* 1 FTE - 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent
* Start date: September 2025
* Salary: £28,443 - £40,350 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer in English to join our team within the Eastern Education Group. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator to contribute to delivering high-quality English qualifications. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and teaching English from Entry Level through to GCSE, focusing on supporting learners to develop skills and achieve success.
As part of a collaborative English delivery team, you will develop schemes of work and lesson plans, share high-quality teaching and assessment materials, and contribute to internal verification processes for Functional Skills English. You will also work closely with vocational staff to integrate English development within vocational programmes, ensuring learners receive a contextualised and comprehensive education.
We seek an individual who can work supportively and engagingly with young people, motivate learners across different settings, and demonstrate a commitment to improving student outcomes. Candidates should hold a Certificate in Education, PGCE, or an equivalent teaching qualification, with sound knowledge of teaching and curriculum relevant to outstanding lesson delivery.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
* Membership in the Teachers Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday allowance of 52 days per year plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
* Family-friendly policies and flexible working options
* Access to Employee Assistance Programmes
* Wellbeing initiatives
* Free parking
* Canteen facilities
* Company events
* Membership discounts
* Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
* Funding for subject-specific course development
* Staff communities, including EDI and neurodiversity groups
* Career progression pathways
Eastern Education Group is a dynamic provider committed to high-quality learning across various institutions. Our mission emphasizes excellence, inclusivity, and innovation, fostering an environment where students thrive academically, socially, and professionally. We maintain strong partnerships with communities, businesses, and industry to ensure our curriculum remains relevant and equips students for future careers.
We prioritize supporting students with additional learning needs, offering provisions for SEND, SEMH, and vocational training to empower all learners. Our holistic approach combines academic achievement with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to create a safe, supportive learning environment.
Our group continually strives for improvement and high standards, working with regulatory bodies like Ofsted to ensure quality. Our leadership, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to reach their full potential.
Please familiarize yourself with our Character Strengths and Mission Statement and incorporate them into your personal statement if invited for an interview.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organization that values professional development, offers an attractive pension scheme, and promotes staff wellbeing.
The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, undertaking all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
For further information, contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Completed applications should be submitted via our recruitment portal. If you do not hear within 14 working days after the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 8:00 am on Friday, 6th June
Interviews: To be held shortly thereafter
We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient interest is received. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
The Group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and will undertake all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
All data will be processed in line with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more details, visit our website.
We reserve the right to close the application early if interest is high!
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