English Lecturer

English and Functional Skills Lecturer – Greater Manchester

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: Competitive hourly and annual rates (dependent on experience and contract type)

About This Role

As an English & Functional Skills lecturer, you will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons to learners across a range of programmes and abilities. You will help students develop essential reading, writing, speaking, and communication skills while preparing them to achieve recognised qualifications that support progression into further study, apprenticeships and employment

Working closely with curriculum teams, you will create and positive and supportive learning environment, monitor learning progress and adapt your teaching to meet individual learning needs.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver engaging English and Functional Skills lessons

Teach GCSE English Language and/or Functional skills English, depending on curriculum requirements

Assess learner progress and provide timely, constructive feedback

Differentiate teaching methods to support learners with varying abilities and learning needs

Monitor attendance, achievement and learner wellbeing

Maintain accurate records and complete required administrative duties

Create a positive, inclusive and motivating learning environment

Work collaboratively with colleagues to continuously improve teaching, learning and assessment

Essential requirements

Degree in English or a related subject

A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Experience teaching English, Functional skills or GCSE English (desirable depending on the role)

Excellent communication and organisational skills

A passion for supporting learners to achieve their potential

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable

Experience teaching within Further Education or Adult Learning

Knowledge of GCSE English and Functional Skills curricula

Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs

Strong classroom management and assessment skills

Why Join Reed Further Education?

Reed Further Education partners with leading colleges across Greater Manchester, offering flexible English and Functional Skills teaching opportunities. Benefit from competitive pay, dedicated support from a specialist consultant, and access to a wide range of FE vacancies to suit your skills and career goals.

Apply Today

Whether you're an experienced English Lecturer or Functional Skills specialist, we'd love to hear from you. Register your interest today and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss current and upcoming opportunities.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DBS checks, and safeguarding requirements.