GCSE English Teacher
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,991 to £43,666 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnsley College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REC2327 |
Summary
GCSE English Teacher
Department: Business
Salary: £28,991 to £43,666 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent | Full time, 37 hours per week (part-time considered)
Reference: REC2327 | Closing Date: Sunday, 8th February 2026
The Opportunity
Join Barnsley College as a GCSE English Teacher and play a vital role in helping learners achieve their full potential. You will deliver GCSE and Functional Skills to a diverse range of learners, including 16–18-year-olds and adults, with some evening delivery required.
You’ll design and deliver engaging lessons that build confidence, develop essential communication skills, and support learners to achieve recognised qualifications. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll contribute to curriculum planning, develop innovative resources, and explore creative teaching methods that make English accessible and relevant.
Alongside teaching, you’ll provide academic and pastoral support, helping learners overcome barriers and develop resilience, independence, and self-belief.
About You
You will be an enthusiastic and adaptable English teacher who believes in making language and literature accessible, engaging and meaningful for every learner. You understand that English is more than a subject—it’s a life skill—and you are committed to helping our students gain both the confidence and competence to use it effectively in their studies, work and everyday life.
You should hold a recognised teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent) and a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in English. Experience of teaching GCSE and/or Functional Skills English is essential, ideally within a further education or alternative learning environment. You’ll have the ability to plan and deliver creative, learner-centred lessons that cater to a wide range of abilities and learning styles.
You will have strong classroom management skills and the ability to build positive, supportive relationships with learners who may face barriers to education. Patience, empathy and a genuine passion for helping others succeed will be at the heart of your teaching approach.
Collaboration is key in this role—you’ll work closely with colleagues across the Business team to share ideas, resources and good practice. You’ll also take an active role in developing curriculum content, experimenting with new delivery methods and contributing to strategies that enhance learner engagement and achievement.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Required
• Teaching qualification (must be willing to work towards Level 6 PGCE if not already held)
• Possess a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in English
• Hold Level 2 Maths (Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent)
• Have at least two years’ experience working within an educational setting
• Demonstrate experience of delivering learning to a diverse range of learners
• Have experience in designing and developing engaging learning materials
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 8th February 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Department: Business
Salary: £28,991 to £43,666 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent | Full time, 37 hours per week (part-time considered)
Reference: REC2327 | Closing Date: Sunday, 8th February 2026
The Opportunity
Join Barnsley College as a GCSE English Teacher and play a vital role in helping learners achieve their full potential. You will deliver GCSE and Functional Skills to a diverse range of learners, including 16–18-year-olds and adults, with some evening delivery required.
You’ll design and deliver engaging lessons that build confidence, develop essential communication skills, and support learners to achieve recognised qualifications. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll contribute to curriculum planning, develop innovative resources, and explore creative teaching methods that make English accessible and relevant.
Alongside teaching, you’ll provide academic and pastoral support, helping learners overcome barriers and develop resilience, independence, and self-belief.
About You
You will be an enthusiastic and adaptable English teacher who believes in making language and literature accessible, engaging and meaningful for every learner. You understand that English is more than a subject—it’s a life skill—and you are committed to helping our students gain both the confidence and competence to use it effectively in their studies, work and everyday life.
You should hold a recognised teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent) and a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in English. Experience of teaching GCSE and/or Functional Skills English is essential, ideally within a further education or alternative learning environment. You’ll have the ability to plan and deliver creative, learner-centred lessons that cater to a wide range of abilities and learning styles.
You will have strong classroom management skills and the ability to build positive, supportive relationships with learners who may face barriers to education. Patience, empathy and a genuine passion for helping others succeed will be at the heart of your teaching approach.
Collaboration is key in this role—you’ll work closely with colleagues across the Business team to share ideas, resources and good practice. You’ll also take an active role in developing curriculum content, experimenting with new delivery methods and contributing to strategies that enhance learner engagement and achievement.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Required
• Teaching qualification (must be willing to work towards Level 6 PGCE if not already held)
• Possess a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in English
• Hold Level 2 Maths (Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent)
• Have at least two years’ experience working within an educational setting
• Demonstrate experience of delivering learning to a diverse range of learners
• Have experience in designing and developing engaging learning materials
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 8th February 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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