English GCSE and Functional Skills Lecturers Needed - Birmingham

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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.

Click ‘APPLY NOW’ to submit your interest

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and placing teachers and support staff into rewarding roles. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration 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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment

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