About ARU
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Job Details
Job Category: Teaching, Research & Scholarship
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Employment Type: Part time
Salary From: £31,236 per annum, pro rata (unqualified) / £35,608 per annum, pro rata (qualified)
Salary To: £34,610 per annum, pro rata (unqualified) / £41,064 per annum, pro rata (qualified)
Location: Writtle
Faculty/Prof Service: Writtle College
Closing Date: 08/04/2026
Ref No: 3882
About The Role
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative teacher of English to deliver GCSE and functional skills across college to resit learners and apprentices aged 16-18. This is an opportunity to join an expanding and successful team who enable learners to achieve their qualification and move onto their next steps into education or employment. Candidates should be able to motivate and enthuse learners about English through creative and inspiring delivery. The successful candidate will have experience of delivering GCSE or functional skills English and a track record of learners achieving high grades.
With a minimum of GCSE English and Maths or equivalent to level 2, vocational qualification at NVQ level 4 or equivalent and appropriate endorsed Teaching Qualification (or required to commence studies within 1 year of employment) is essential.
Recruitment & Equality
Informal enquiries can be made to Lindsey Rowan, Assistant Principal - Curriculum, at lindsey.rowan@aru.ac.uk.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
* Applicants applying from outside the UK: At this time, ARU is unable to sponsor applicants applying from overseas for a Worker Route visa.
* Applicants already in the UK: ARU is unable to offer Worker Route visa sponsorship to applicants whose salary does not meet our minimum sponsorship threshold, which aligns with roles at Grade 6 and above.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Benefits
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
Safeguarding & Compliance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. All appointments at ARU Writtle are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Children’s Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any prior disciplinary action or investigation related to sexual misconduct or abuse.
This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Guidance Notes
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
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