English GCSE and Functional Skills Lecturers Needed - Birmingham
13 days ago
Birmingham
Job Title: Lecturer – English (Adult Skills)\n\nDepartment: Adult Skills (Adult Maths & English)\n Reports To: Programme Manager / Head of School\n Contract Type: Hourly Paid, Variable Hours\n Closing Date: Sunday 12 April 2026\n\nAre you passionate about supporting adults to achieve their English qualifications?\n\nDo you have the skills and enthusiasm to help learners build confidence, progress academically, and unlock new opportunities?\n Are you excited by the chance to deliver high-quality Functional Skills and GCSE English in a flexible, rewarding role?\n\nIf so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nTeacherActive is delighted to be working with a popular college in South Birmingham to recruit a dedicated and motivated Lecturer in English (Adult Skills) on an hourly-paid basis.\n\nYou will deliver engaging teaching across Functional Skills English, GCSE English, and related adult programmes, supporting learners from diverse backgrounds and helping them achieve life-changing outcomes.\n\nThis role involves flexible delivery hours and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to an outstanding Adult Skills provision.\n\nRole Purpose\n\nYour core responsibility will be to deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning in English for adult learners. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Adult Skills area, contribute to curriculum development, and uphold the College’s strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and learner success.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nTeaching & Learning\n\nDeliver high-quality Functional Skills English, GCSE English, and related adult programmes\nPlan and deliver engaging lessons that support learner progress and achievement\nEmbed English, Maths, sustainability themes, and wider skills throughout delivery\nMaintain an inclusive learning environment reflective of the College’s Ready, Respect, Safe commitment\nAssessment & Quality\n\nMark and assess learner work in line with awarding body requirements\nProvide clear, constructive feedback to learners\nContribute to internal quality assurance and continuous improvement processes\nSupport the development of high standards across all English programmes\nAdministration & Compliance\n\nMaintain accurate registers, records, and statistical returns\nAttend team meetings and standardisation sessions as required\nComplete mandatory training including Safeguarding and Prevent\nAdhere to all College policies, including Data Protection, Health & Safety, EDI, and sustainability commitments\nProfessionalism & Development\n\nDemonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development\nContribute to curriculum development and adult learning initiatives\nChampion equality, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racist practice\nSupport the College’s ambition to achieve Sustainable Net Zero by 2030\n\nThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:\n\nEssential\n\nA relevant subject or professional qualification\nMinimum Level 3 in English\nMinimum Level 2 in Maths\nA Level 5 Teaching Qualification (or willingness to work towards one)\nProven knowledge of English subject content\nThe ability to teach effectively at the required levels\nStrong administrative and IT skills\nAbility to work well within a team\nCommitment to Safeguarding, Prevent, and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion\nAn understanding of the needs of diverse adult learners\nDesirable\nAssessor Award qualification\nExperience teaching English in adult, FE, or community settings\nExperience with remote/online delivery\nCurriculum development experience\nIndustry or professional experience relevant to English or adult education\nAn understanding of sustainability in the FE curriculum\n\nWhat You Can Expect in Return\n\nA supportive and collaborative Adult Skills team\nOpportunities for CPD and teaching development\nA flexible hourly-paid role with meaningful impact\nA chance to empower adults through education and support their progression\nThe opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking, inclusive, and sustainability-focused college\n\nApply Now\n\nIf you’re passionate about delivering outstanding English education to adult learners and want a flexible teaching role within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.\n\nClick ‘APPLY NOW’ to submit your interest\n\nEMAIL: \n\nCall: (phone number removed)\n\nAll applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.\n\nRegistration 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.\n\nRegular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.\n\nTeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services