English Lecturers
Positions Available: Full time or part time
Salary: £33,202 to £42,266 (pro‑rata for part‑time)
Location: Across the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield, Castleford and Selby
About The Role
We are seeking dynamic and passionate English Lecturers to join our forward‑thinking team. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our learners by delivering outstanding teaching across GCSE and Functional Skills programmes, helping students reach their full potential. As a dedicated team player, you will promote excellent behaviour, motivation and learner performance, supporting students to succeed. Ideally you will hold a degree in English, or a related field, though other relevant higher‑level qualifications will also be considered.
Why Join Us?
At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group we support our colleagues from day one, providing continuous professional development and wellbeing support. We are passionate about creating an inclusive culture built on inclusion, collaboration, respect and ambition, and are committed to serving our communities to be an outstanding first‑choice education provider.
You Will Have
- A degree in English or another related discipline
- GCSEs in English and Maths A*‑C/9‑4 or equivalent
- A PGCE or other recognised full teaching qualification is desirable
- Experience of teaching GCSE or Functional Skills qualifications
What We Offer
- Generous Annual Leave (37 days pro rata + bank holidays + 5 college closure days)
- Extensive Personal & Professional Development opportunities
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wide range of high street discounts
- Staff Recognition Awards
- Discounted Metro Card Scheme
How To Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference and excited to join our growing, supportive team, we want to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ now to start your journey with us. In your application please state the number of hours you are looking for and your preferred site – Wakefield, Castleford or Selby.
Important Information
Direct applicants only – no agency CVs.
For more details, please contact Ben Porter, Head of Curriculum for English and Maths via email – bporter@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk.
Legal Statements
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre‑employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.
All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not “Protected” which for other purposes are “spent” under the provisions of the act.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years, please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country / countries you have worked / resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants – GOV.UK.
We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.
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