Role English GCSE & Vocational Lecturer ( Fixed Term Contract)
Hours- 35 Hrs Per Week
Salary: £35, £49, FTE)
Contract End Date: 31st July 2025
Employer Pension Contribution: 28.68% (£10, £14,273.17 FTE)
Location – Stretford
The Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) has an opportunity for an experienced GCSE & Vocational Lecturer to join the Academic team to help us achieve our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success.
About You
You are an inspiring and passionate educator with a deep understanding of English language and literature, as well as vocational learning pathways. You bring creativity and enthusiasm to the classroom, tailoring your teaching to meet the needs of diverse learners. With excellent communication skills and a commitment to student success, you thrive on helping individuals achieve their goals and develop confidence in their abilities. Ideally, you hold a recognised teaching qualification and have experience delivering GCSE English and vocational programmes, but above all, you have the drive to make a real difference.
About the Role
As an English GCSE & Vocational Lecturer, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality teaching and learning to students across a range of programmes. Your role will involve planning and delivering engaging lessons that develop learners' confidence and skills in English, ensuring they achieve their qualifications and progress towards their goals. You will create an inclusive learning environment, adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse needs, and use innovative approaches to inspire and motivate students. In addition to classroom delivery, you will contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement, helping to maintain the highest standards of education.
About TSCG – Making a difference, together
At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), you belong to a team that's committed to shaping brilliant futures – for students and colleagues alike. We believe in unlocking the potential that exists in everyone and when you work with us, your individual skills and experiences are valued. You'll be part of a supportive and friendly community, where everyone brings their own unique perspective and strengths, and where the work you do is appreciated and celebrated.
We're deeply rooted in our local communities, with strong connections to businesses, industry and universities. Together, we're all working toward a shared mission: to elevate skills, create opportunities, shape futures and transform lives.
TSCG is not just a place to work – it's a place to belong, to thrive, and to make a difference.
Exceptional Benefits Package
At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:
* 54 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* Generous company pension contribution of 28.68%
* Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidised staff canteen
* Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
* Tailored Professional Development plan
* Free onsite Parking
All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate's current salary, experience or qualifications.
Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes. If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.
The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates.
The role is open to direct applicants only.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
** This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment **