Lecturer - English

  • Job Reference: 3933
  • Date Posted: 2 July 2025
  • Recruiter: East Kent Colleges Group
  • Location: Canterbury, Kent
  • Salary: £36,110 to £39,560
  • Sector: Education & Childcare
  • Job Type: Permanent, Term Time
  • Work Hours: Part Time
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Job Description

About The Role

Have you thought about a career in teaching? You don't need to be a qualified teacher to become a lecturer at East Kent College!

Want to work in a genuinely caring environment which supports you? Maybe you’re looking for an employer who’s honestly interested in your wellbeing. 

Are you looking for the next step? Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge to others?
 
As a Lecturer of English at Canterbury College you will teach, train and assess students in a variety of learning environments, ensuring a high-quality learning experience.
 
Your role will also include:
 
  • Prepare and deliver lessons to inspire and educate learners. 
  • Encourage and support learners to achieve their full potential.
  • Provide guidance and feedback to support ongoing development.
  • Train and assess students in both theory and practical work.
  • Provide a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Key Information:
 
Hours per week: 7.5
Working pattern: Wednesday - 11:20 - 15:50 and Friday - 10:10 - 13:30
Salary: £7,319 up to £8,018 per annum
 
We pride ourselves in the support we can give those who are new to teaching, with ongoing training and coaching through our Teacher Academy which includes digital skills support. So, if you do not have any teaching experience or teacher qualifications but have a passion for sharing your knowledge and would like to be considered for this teaching role please apply.
 
Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:
 
  • Competitive salary and holiday entitlement 
  • If new to teaching, you will benefit from up to £7000 investment in your teacher training when you come straight from industry
  • Access to 100's of online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (Inc. Restaurant, Grocery, Retail, Gym, Holidays)
  • Access to cycle to work, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
  • Generous pension scheme - 28% employer contribution
  • Being part of a company with a Eco-Sustainability focus of being Net-Zero
  • Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home and for interviews
  • My 10 Days initiative - bid for up-to 10 days off work to pursue voluntary work
  • Being part of Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day
 

About You

What we are looking for?

  • Highly organised and efficient.
  • The ability to plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons
  • Will provide a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment. 
  • Have up to date industry knowledge and experience. 
  • Will ensure all students develop the skills they need to succeed.

Ideally you will have experience of teaching or have delivered training in the workplace although this isn't essential as training will be offered to the successful applicant. You must have a positive outlook, be empathetic towards learners and have strong class management skills.  

The successful candidate will be able to teach a range of designated study programs and/ or courses from Level 1 up to Level 3 and will be able to motivate learners to achieve and succeed on their programmes of study 

 Please contact the Resourcing Team at jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk if you have any queries about this position.
 
Please note that there are two salary scale points for our Lecturer positions. All candidates will start at the introductory salary scale point unless certain criteria are met. Employees can move up the salary scale once one full academic year of teaching for our group is complete, subject to approval. Therefore, internal applicants may qualify for the higher salary scale, although should seek clarification.