Lecturer in English

Lecturer in English

Role Information:

Reference: REQ001337
Location: Filton Campus
FTE Salary: up to £39,495.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:
 

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme- Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union 
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

We are looking for an English Teacher to join our Filton Team:

The SGS English team delivers a streamed GCSE model. We are a vibrant and collaborative team, dedicated to ensuring that every learner makes positive progress and achieves successful outcomes. At SGS, English and Maths are placed at the heart of the curriculum, reflecting our commitment to supporting young people in developing essential skills for their future.

Our team works positively together to develop innovative strategies and tailored interventions, with a clear focus on measuring progress over time. A key aspect of our approach is collaborating closely with wider curriculum teams to ensure a unified effort towards shared goals. This partnership-driven ethos enables us to provide the best possible support for our learners, helping them thrive both academically and personally.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging GCSE English lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners, ensuring progress and achievement.
• Monitor and support learners’ development in English, providing feedback and interventions to help them achieve positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across learning areas to support the development of learners' numeracy skills within their broader curriculum.
• Share best practices and innovative teaching strategies with the English team and wider staff to enhance the quality of numeracy delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of learners’ progress and contribute to reports, reviews, and quality improvement initiatives within the department.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience working with learners in an educational setting, demonstrating an ability to inspire and motivate.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent or possessing substantial relevant subject expertise in English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, including obtaining a Stage 3 full professional qualification (PGCE in post-16 education or equivalent).
• Adaptability and a student-focused approach, ensuring diverse learning needs are met effectively.

Please apply online by: Monday 29th September 2025

Expected Interview Date: Monday 6th October 2025

If you have any queries please contact [email protected]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.