Teacher of English (Adult)
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Non-qualified teacher £27,690; qualified teacher £31,035 to £41,683 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Derbyshire, East Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Derby College Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E6088a |
Summary
Proposed interview date: Tuesday 22nd July
Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration
Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for a part-time Adult English Teacher to join the Adult & Community team working across multiple sites. You’ll manage a high-quality teaching and learning experience for our adult learners.
The Opportunity
Join our Adult & Community team as a part-time English Teacher, delivering diverse English programmes with a focus on Functional Skills qualifications. Your flexible schedule will span 2-3 days from Monday to Thursday, including at least one or two evening sessions per week due to high demand. Classes are held both on campus and in community settings, catering to the varied needs of our learners.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please see the job description.
About You
You’ll be an innovative, dedicated professional with outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment skills for adult learners. You’ll have at least a Level 3 qualification in English, with a relevant degree being desirable, and a recognised Level 5/6 teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd). Excellent administration and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to effective teamwork, are essential for this role.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please see the job description.
The Benefits
Salary of: Non-qualified teacher £27,690; qualified teacher £31,035 to £41,683 per annum pro-rata
49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur) pro-rata
Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
Continuous development and progression opportunities
Free eye tests with Specsavers
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
Previous candidates need not apply
Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration
Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for a part-time Adult English Teacher to join the Adult & Community team working across multiple sites. You’ll manage a high-quality teaching and learning experience for our adult learners.
The Opportunity
Join our Adult & Community team as a part-time English Teacher, delivering diverse English programmes with a focus on Functional Skills qualifications. Your flexible schedule will span 2-3 days from Monday to Thursday, including at least one or two evening sessions per week due to high demand. Classes are held both on campus and in community settings, catering to the varied needs of our learners.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please see the job description.
About You
You’ll be an innovative, dedicated professional with outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment skills for adult learners. You’ll have at least a Level 3 qualification in English, with a relevant degree being desirable, and a recognised Level 5/6 teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd). Excellent administration and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to effective teamwork, are essential for this role.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please see the job description.
The Benefits
Salary of: Non-qualified teacher £27,690; qualified teacher £31,035 to £41,683 per annum pro-rata
49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur) pro-rata
Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
Continuous development and progression opportunities
Free eye tests with Specsavers
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
Previous candidates need not apply