Here at Kingston College, we are seeking a Lecturer to teach a combination of GCSE English Language and English Functional Skills. The GCSE teaching will be predominantly to students aged 16-19 years of age.

You will be responsible for preparing students for June exams, marking home works and mock exams, student monitoring and where appropriate, curriculum development. The expectation is that high levels of student attainment will be achieved.

We're looking for someone who holds a degree or relevant professional qualification in an appropriate subject and who has excellent teaching skills in GCSE English and / or Functional Skills English. You will have energy, enthusiasm and passion for the subject and education and be able to support, motivate and empathise with learners, including monitoring their progress. We would also like you to be hardworking and flexible, be able to use new technologies to enhance teaching and learning and have an awareness of academic quality standards.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 5th December 2023

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme .

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.

When you click on 'Apply', you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.