Lecturer in English
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Stoke on Trent College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | V1082 |
Summary
Lecturer in English
V1082
Salary: £ £30,808 - £43,834 pa, (Grade 3-4, SCP 16-28 )
Full Time, 37 hours per week, Permanent
Excellent suite of total reward benefits
There has never been a better time to join our English Team!
Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready.
Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.
Our success is built on ‘One Team’ - a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where every individual plays a key role in shaping the future of our students and our community.
Our success is through Our People!
Make a Real Difference in Young People’s Lives!
We are seeking a dedicated Lecturer in English with a passion for teaching GCSE English Language. If you have a motivational style, an enthusiasm for developing learners’ skills, and a desire to progress your teaching career in a supportive, engaging environment, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
Stoke on Trent College is an Ofsted ‘Good’ institution with strong financial health, committed to preparing learners to be “Skills Ready; Future Ready.” We’re proud of our innovative approach and our vision to become the technical and professional College of choice.
Our English Department is home to a dedicated, experienced, and well-qualified team, including GCSE examiners, literacy leads, and SEN specialists. Together, we strive to innovate and make a genuine difference in our learners’ lives.
About the Role:
Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons to GCSE English re-sitters or lower ability learners. With a possible requirement to also deliver Functional Skills (FS) English classes.
Recognise and address barriers to learning while building positive relationships with students to unlock their potential.
Contribute to collaborative planning, resource development, and student monitoring.
Create a safe, positive, and motivating learning environment for students who may have faced perceived failures in English.
We offer a fantastic competitive reward package, including:
Enhanced leave policies including 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
A range of Family Friendly policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
Christmas Closure
Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources
A competitive pension scheme
On-site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Access to Continuing Professional Development
Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
Access to the College Sports Academy Gym
Free on-site parking
Closing date for applications is 25th January 2026.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Please email applications@stokecoll.ac.uk and quote V1082 to express your interest in this role and we will send you a link to complete your application, please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive an email.
Please note that we do not accept CV only applications, you must complete the application form to be considered for the role.
Helpful to have an informal chat?
You are invited to contact James Richardson, Curriculum Coordinator for English, at jrich1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk.
V1082
Salary: £ £30,808 - £43,834 pa, (Grade 3-4, SCP 16-28 )
Full Time, 37 hours per week, Permanent
Excellent suite of total reward benefits
There has never been a better time to join our English Team!
Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready.
Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.
Our success is built on ‘One Team’ - a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where every individual plays a key role in shaping the future of our students and our community.
Our success is through Our People!
Make a Real Difference in Young People’s Lives!
We are seeking a dedicated Lecturer in English with a passion for teaching GCSE English Language. If you have a motivational style, an enthusiasm for developing learners’ skills, and a desire to progress your teaching career in a supportive, engaging environment, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
Stoke on Trent College is an Ofsted ‘Good’ institution with strong financial health, committed to preparing learners to be “Skills Ready; Future Ready.” We’re proud of our innovative approach and our vision to become the technical and professional College of choice.
Our English Department is home to a dedicated, experienced, and well-qualified team, including GCSE examiners, literacy leads, and SEN specialists. Together, we strive to innovate and make a genuine difference in our learners’ lives.
About the Role:
Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons to GCSE English re-sitters or lower ability learners. With a possible requirement to also deliver Functional Skills (FS) English classes.
Recognise and address barriers to learning while building positive relationships with students to unlock their potential.
Contribute to collaborative planning, resource development, and student monitoring.
Create a safe, positive, and motivating learning environment for students who may have faced perceived failures in English.
We offer a fantastic competitive reward package, including:
Enhanced leave policies including 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
A range of Family Friendly policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
Christmas Closure
Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources
A competitive pension scheme
On-site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Access to Continuing Professional Development
Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
Access to the College Sports Academy Gym
Free on-site parking
Closing date for applications is 25th January 2026.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Please email applications@stokecoll.ac.uk and quote V1082 to express your interest in this role and we will send you a link to complete your application, please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive an email.
Please note that we do not accept CV only applications, you must complete the application form to be considered for the role.
Helpful to have an informal chat?
You are invited to contact James Richardson, Curriculum Coordinator for English, at jrich1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk.
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