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Reed Further Education are working on a role that you, or someone you know may be interested in. If you are looking for work, read on to find out how to join the UK’s leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and referral schemes.

Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring support staff to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.

Job Title: English Lecturer

Location: Leeds, LS3 1AA

Hours/Contract info: Immediate start

Salary: From £25 per hour

Reed FE is seeking a dedicated and supportive English Lecturer to provide cover support at an educational establishment in Leeds.

As an English Lecturer, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging and high-quality English lessons to Further Education students. You will support learners to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and communication skills while creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and effective English lessons.
• Assess, monitor, and track learner progress.
• Support students to achieve their individual learning goals.
• Develop lesson materials and resources in line with curriculum requirements.
• Prepare learners for examinations and assessments.
• Maintain accurate records and provide timely feedback to learners.
• Create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to student welfare.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in English or a related subject.
• Previous experience teaching English within a Further Education, Secondary Education, or Adult Learning.
• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or equivalent).
• Current safeguarding training and a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Experience supporting learners with varying abilities and learning needs.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and classroom management skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’ (up to £200 per successful referral!)
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.