Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and inspire students studying GCSE and Functional Skills English. You'll support learners to overcome barriers, build confidence in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and achieve qualifications that open doors to new opportunities.
Whether you're an experienced English lecturer or a skilled English professional looking to move into teaching, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact. You'll work in a supportive, learner-focused environment where every achievement—big or small—makes a real difference.
We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in schools or Further Education (FE), but if you have strong English subject knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping others succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
Salary:
Unqualified Lecturer: £29,294 per year, pro rata
Qualified Lecturer: £31,885 – £40,814 per year, pro rata
(Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Outstanding Benefits
Teachers' Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension
Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 days, pro rata bank holidays
College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid two-week, pro rata Christmas break
Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it
Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses
Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more
Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active
Professional Development – fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers
A stable, rewarding teaching role—designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.
What You'll Do
* Teach and assess learners across a range of English programmes, including GCSE and Functional Skills
* Deliver engaging, accessible lessons that develop learners' reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
* Support learners with varying abilities, including those who may lack confidence in English
* Use creative, inclusive and practical approaches to make English relevant to everyday life, employment and further study
* Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professionalism, and learner wellbeing
* Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement
What You'll Bring
* A relevant English qualification (Level 3 or above)
* Strong subject knowledge and the ability to explain concepts clearly and patiently
* Experience working with learners or supporting others in education or training
* A commitment to inclusive teaching and learner success
* A Level 4 teaching qualification or above is welcomed — but if you don’t have one yet, we’ll support you to achieve it while you work
Why Become a Lecturer?
Make a real difference—and enjoy:
A healthier work-life balance
A stable and respected career in education
The opportunity to support learners in gaining essential literacy and communication skills
A meaningful role where confidence, progress and success are built lesson by lesson
Help learners unlock opportunities through English—one achievement at a time.
Inspire confidence. Shape futures. Teach English.
If you're ready to make a genuine difference every day, join us and help GCSE and Functional Skills learners discover their potential through English. Your passion could be the key to unlocking brighter futures.
Closing Date: 24/09/26
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities
Salary description
£29294.00 - £40814.00 per year