29.6 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
The GCSE English Teacher Role:
Chichester College Group is seeking an engaging and resilient GCSE English Teacher to deliver aspirational, purposeful English lessons to students re?sitting their GCSE, primarily those studying Construction and related vocational programmes.
GCSE English is a key progression hurdle for construction learners, and we are looking for someone who genuinely understands the challenge this presents and is motivated by helping students overcome it. This role is ideally suited to an English specialist who can connect with vocational learners, build trust quickly, and deliver engaging, relevant lessons that clearly demonstrate how English skills support life, work, and long?term career progression within industry.
In this role, you will teach GCSE English to students who have already completed the curriculum and are working to improve their grade to at least a 4. Many learners may arrive with low confidence, mixed previous experiences of English, or anxiety around resits, so you will need to be able to motivate, challenge and re?ignite ambition. You will plan and deliver exciting, challenging lessons aligned to the exam board specification, specifically designed to meet the needs of re?sit learners. Teaching will predominantly involve construction students, requiring you to adapt content so that it feels practical, meaningful and clearly linked to their vocational studies.
Key Responsibilities of our GCSE English Teacher:
Undertaking teaching and learning related activities, including tutoring, as agreed.
Devising a range of effective training materials, including on-line materials.
Ensuring that appropriate learning materials are prepared and assessments and assignments are undertaken in a timely manner.
Delivering training sessions to a range of customers and clients either onsite or at employers’ premises.
Liaising with other staff as appropriate to ensure a high standard of learning.
Providing effective feedback to clients.
Undertaking administration and provide reports and statistics regarding student and teaching matters.
Our ideal GCSE English Teacher should have the following skills and experience:
Relevant GCSE / Functional Skills / ESOL teaching and assessing experience in related subject
Knowledge in Microsoft Office 365 applications
An understanding of safeguarding vulnerable groups
Level 3 (or equivalent) in related subject
Level 3 coaching qualification or willingness to work towards a qualification
Our Staff Benefits:
We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:
Teachers Pension Scheme – the Group contributes 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay.
40 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
Discount schemes – including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
Family friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave (dependant on continuous service).
Continuous professional development opportunities – including ‘back to industry’ days, the Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship for unqualified teaching staff and access to a range of other courses and activities.
And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.
We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.
Closing date: 29 June 2026
Interview date: 7 July 2026
If you would like to learn more about our Head of Learning (Business, Learning and Development) role, then please click ‘apply’ today!
Please note that your CV will not be seen by Recruiting Managers so please ensure your application form is fully completed.
The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer
Salary description
£27785.00 - £43325.00 per year