Lecturer in English

Job Title: Lecturer in English

Salary: £31,520 - £38,786

Location: Springfield Centre (Dewsbury)

Hours and Weeks per Year: 37 hours / 52 weeks

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

In the role of Lecturer in English you’ll predominantly be based at our Dewsbury site and your focus will be on delivering curriculum, using a range of digital resources, to ensure our learners receive a high quality and relevant learning experience.

Your key responsibilities will be designing and delivering high quality lessons across the department, manage the organisation of your courses, completing administrative tasks as required, and to monitor and assess learners with accordance of quality both internal and external.

You’ll ideally have a degree in a relevant subject (or be able to prove equivalent ability) and demonstrable experience in working with young people. It’s important that you’re able to communicate effectively and engage with learners. You must be able to work in a team and demonstrate our college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Closing Date: 14/07/2025

(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

TO APPLY (both External and Internal applicants): Download and complete a copy of the below “Kirklees College Application Form” before clicking "Apply" – you will need to attach your completed form as your application.

If you have any queries about the role or the application process, please contact [email protected]

Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,520.00-£38,786.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ATR50674