Vacancy | Lecturer in Functional Skills and GCSE English
Overview
Title Lecturer in Functional Skills and GCSE English
Hours 25 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum
Salary Between £31,185 and £40,267 per annum FTE
Organisation Chelmsford College
Closing Date 15/09/2025
Job Description
Chelmsford College is seeking to appoint an innovative, enthusiastic and motivated Lecturer in Functional Skills and GCSE English. The successful candidate will be joining a team at a great time, with the opportunity to become involved in Pearson GCSE English Language 2.0, AQA GCSE English Language and Pearson Functional Skills English from Entry Level through to Level 1. Applicants will need subject specific qualifications along with previous teaching experience in their subject area. We are ideally looking for an individual with relevant and up to date subject knowledge and experience, as well as the ability to prepare, plan and deliver high quality lessons; however we would also consider newly qualified or unqualified teachers. Experience of assessing Functional Skills English would also be beneficial for this role. Lessons will be delivered in College across our two sites and when required on Teams, both during the daytime and occasionally in the evening.
The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments. Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Responsibilities
* Prepare, plan and deliver high quality lessons in Functional Skills English and GCSE English.
* Deliver lessons in College across two sites and, when required, on Teams (daytime and occasional evening sessions).
* Assess students in Functional Skills English; experience in assessment is beneficial.
* Contribute to curriculum development and ensure up-to-date subject knowledge.
Qualifications
* Subject-specific qualifications in English or related discipline.
* Previous teaching experience in the subject area.
* Ability to plan and deliver effective lessons; newly qualified or unqualified teachers may be considered.
* Experience of assessing Functional Skills English is advantageous.
Additional Information
Applications will be considered upon receipt. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The online application process has to be completed in one go and without undue delay. If you require help making your application please contact the Human Resource Department.
How to Apply
Please complete the online application form. Online Application for Employment is available. You may download the example forms and explanatory notes to prepare the information requested. Prepare your Supporting Statement of up to 4000 characters in advance if possible.
Contact details: Human Resource Department, Chelmsford College, Moulsham Street Campus, Chelmsford, CM2 0JQ. Tel: 01245 293018, Email: employment@chelmsford.ac.uk.
Human Resource Department
Chelmsford College
Moulsham Street Campus
Chelmsford, CM2 0JQ
Tel: 01245 293018
Tel: 01245 490486 (24 hour answer phone)
Fax: 01245 266908
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