Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen, where Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a

0.3 - full time Lecturer in English.

The successful applicant will deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring successful learner outcomes and maximising potential for all. The role will involve teaching GCSE English to re-sit students aged 16-18 at our Warrington Campus, although there maybe the requirement to deliver a small amount of GCSE and functional Skills English to adults where required.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

A competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement (58 days for Lecturers, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)

Occupational pension scheme

Employee benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Full programme of training and mentoring

Induction programme and buddy scheme

Flexible working, where appropriate

Menopause friendly

Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview.

In November 2024 the college was officially commended as 'Good with outstanding features' by Ofsted. Our mission is 'Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives'. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates 'a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people'.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Suitable candidates will have Degree/Level 5 subject specialism with recent relevant practical experience, and previous teaching experience of GCSE English. The successful candidate will be an inspirational English teacher, demonstrating the ability to inspire, motivate, and raise learners' aspirations through enthusiasm and strong subject knowledge.

The college welcomes applications from skilled professionals and industry experts who would like to consider a teaching career and share their skills with the next generation. You don't always need a degree or teaching qualification to get started. There are opportunities to complete your teacher training on the job. Please visit the government website at Teach in FE for further details on their Teach in Further Education campaign.

For further information please refer to the attached job description, or if you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact us.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children's barred list check, and a Prohibition check for teaching staff.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

The College operates on 2 campuses - Warrington and Winsford.

Please note, an application must be completed via FE jobs, as we cannot accept CVs as applications for employment. Agency CVs will not be accepted for this post.

This post closes on 10/12/2025; interviews are scheduled to take place on 17/12/2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested in this post please submit your application as soon as possible.

`Warrington and Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners'

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 41,609.00 per year

Expected hours: 11.1 - 37 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/12/2025
Reference ID: J117/25