English Lecturer (Adult Core Skills)

Are you an inspiring English Lecturer with a passion for supporting adult learners to gain the core skills they need to thrive in work and life?

Join a forward-thinking college where adult education changes lives.

We are seeking a Lecturer – English (Adult Core Skills) to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Our Story

Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive.

With significant investment in our facilities — including our East London Institute of Technology — we provide outstanding learning and working environments for both staff and students.

Our Adult Core Skills provision plays a vital role in empowering adults within our community to build confidence in English, progress into employment, access higher-level study and support their families and communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Lecturer in English (Adult Core Skills), you will deliver engaging and inclusive English provision to adult learners, supporting them to develop practical literacy skills for work, further study and everyday life.

You will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons, including Functional Skills and GCSE English (where applicable.
• Develop engaging schemes of work tailored to adult learners with diverse starting points
• Use learner-centred teaching and assessment strategies to drive progress and achievement
• Provide clear, constructive feedback that builds confidence and promotes independence
• Monitor and track attendance, progress and achievement, implementing timely interventions where required
• Support learners with varying barriers to education, creating an inclusive and motivating classroom environment
• Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring provision remains relevant to employment and progression pathways
• Engage in continuous professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge of adult education policy and practice

 

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a passionate and committed English specialist who understands the transformational impact of adult education.

You should have:

• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent)

In addition, you will demonstrate:

• Experience teaching English within Further Education, ideally including adult learners
• Experience delivering Functional Skills and/or GCSE English
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and inclusive teaching strategies
• The ability to differentiate effectively for mixed-ability groups
• Experience tracking and monitoring learner progress using digital systems
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing

If you are passionate about helping adults gain the English skills that unlock new opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

What’s In It for You?

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary of £26,514 – £46,307 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Generous holiday and pension packages
• Ongoing CPD and strong links with industry
• Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team focused on learner success

 

Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Please note that all employment checks are made in-line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly.  

Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgment or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged for stating your needs and we want to support you to do your best in this process.