English GCSE and Functional Skills Lecturers Needed - Birmingham

Job Title: Lecturer English (Adult Skills)

Department: Adult Skills (Adult Maths & English)

Reports To: Programme Manager / Head of School

Contract Type: Hourly Paid, Variable Hours

Closing Date: Sunday 12 April 2026

Are you passionate about supporting adults to achieve their English qualifications?

Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to help learners build confidence, progress academically, and unlock new opportunities?
Are you excited by the chance to deliver high-quality Functional Skills and GCSE English in a flexible, rewarding role?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

TeacherActive 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.

You 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.

This role involves flexible delivery hours and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to an outstanding Adult Skills provision.

Role Purpose

Your 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.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver high-quality Functional Skills English, GCSE English, and related adult programmes
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that support learner progress and achievement
• Embed English, Maths, sustainability themes, and wider skills throughout delivery
• Maintain an inclusive learning environment reflective of the College s Ready, Respect, Safe commitment

Assessment & Quality

• Mark and assess learner work in line with awarding body requirements
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to learners
• Contribute to internal quality assurance and continuous improvement processes
• Support the development of high standards across all English programmes

Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate registers, records, and statistical returns
• Attend team meetings and standardisation sessions as required
• Complete mandatory training including Safeguarding and Prevent
• Adhere to all College policies, including Data Protection, Health & Safety, EDI, and sustainability commitments

Professionalism & Development

• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development
• Contribute to curriculum development and adult learning initiatives
• Champion equality, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racist practice
• Support the College s ambition to achieve Sustainable Net Zero by 2030

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Essential

• A relevant subject or professional qualification
• Minimum Level 3 in English
• Minimum Level 2 in Maths
• A Level 5 Teaching Qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
• Proven knowledge of English subject content
• The ability to teach effectively at the required levels
• Strong administrative and IT skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Commitment to Safeguarding, Prevent, and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
• An understanding of the needs of diverse adult learners
• Desirable
• Assessor Award qualification
• Experience teaching English in adult, FE, or community settings
• Experience with remote/online delivery
• Curriculum development experience
• Industry or professional experience relevant to English or adult education
• An understanding of sustainability in the FE curriculum

What You Can Expect in Return

• A supportive and collaborative Adult Skills team
• Opportunities for CPD and teaching development
• A flexible hourly-paid role with meaningful impact
• A chance to empower adults through education and support their progression
• The opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking, inclusive, and sustainability-focused college

Apply Now

If 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.

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About TeacherActive

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