We are seeking to appoint a Main Grade Lecturer - GCSE English Previous applicants for this position need not apply Closing Date for applications is: 19th June 2026 Interviews to be held on 2nd July 2026 Aims of Job/Job Purpose The role of a Main Grade Lecturer (MGL) at South & City College Birmingham is to support the College's aims, objectives and mission statement to provide quality education and training in response to local need.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities - Required to teach GCSE English Language
- Responsible for the management and tracking of the student learning programme to include tracking documents, monitoring targets, achieving and maintaining group attendance and arranging additional support where required.
- Carry out the required assessment which will include initial assessment, diagnostic, referral for additional support, assigning homework and providing timely feedback on the learning experience.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of student and course registers and ensure poor student attendance is addressed and targets set when required.
- Liaise with colleagues, including personal tutors, vocational teachers and managers of vocational areas with regards to attendance and achievements, where applicable.
- Responsible for ensuring student progress records are completed in a timely manner which will include monitoring of targets, Individual Learning Plans and providing course progression, advice and guidance.
- Classroom management including monitoring attendance, punctuality and student behaviour.
- Be responsible for completing and maintaining appropriate internal and external quality standards (for example Internal Quality Assurance).
- Be compliant with equality in teaching and learning.
- Comply with the Quality Assurance procedures of the College which includes lesson observations.
- Ensure In Attendance time is carried out to meet the needs of the students' and divisional priorities.
- To carry out student assessments using a range of techniques and tools determined by the college.
- Provide pastoral care and student support in conjunction with Student Services.
- Work with the 'Quality' team and curriculum faculties to monitor, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of learning, including the use of lesson and peer observations.
- Support students to improve their study skills, independent learning and exam techniques.
- Be available to cover for colleagues in line with contractual arrangements.
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as directed and required, that is commensurate with the grade of the post and prescribed in the MGL contract of employment.
A Job Description for this position has been attached, please refer to it for more detailed information on the role and key specifications. About South and City College Birmingham We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.
Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.
At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.
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The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. including, enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.
An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.
Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
