English Teacher

Posting date:	23 February 2026
Salary:	£25 to £30 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 March 2026
Location:	B21 0AW
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	SM/Eng/Teacher-8985

Summary

Job Title: English Lecturer (GCSE & Functional Skills)
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Long-Term Temporary
Pay Rate: £25–£30 per hour

About the Role:
We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced English Lecturer to join a Further Education (FE) college in Birmingham on a long-term temporary basis. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching in GCSE Mathematics and Functional Skills English, helping learners achieve strong outcomes and build confidence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons in GCSE and Functional Skills English

  
  

• Plan, prepare, and assess learning in line with awarding body requirements

  
  

• Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback

  
  

• Prepare students for exams and assessments

  
  

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to quality processes

  
  

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

  
  

  Essential Requirements:

• Recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent)
  

• Strong subject knowledge in Mathematics

  
  

• Experience teaching GCSE and/or Functional Skills English in FE

  
  

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

  
  

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

  
  

  Desirable:

  • Recent FE teaching experience

    
    

  • Experience working with post-16 learners

    
    

  • Ability to deliver engaging sessions to mixed-ability groups

    
    • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
    

    Contact us:

    01212003224 or sasha.mccrory@teacheractive.com

    All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
    
    
    
    Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
    
    
    
    Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
    
    TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.