About the role
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Wiltshire College & University Centre
Lecturer in English (Variable Hours)
Location: Campus closest to home location
Salary: Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay
Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking passionate and adaptable Bank Lecturers in English to support our English provision across our campuses on an as-needed basis.
As a Bank Lecturer, you will be part of a pool of teaching staff who can be called upon to provide both short-term and longer-term teaching cover, support curriculum delivery and contribute to the continued development of English provision throughout the academic year.
Applicants can indicate their preferred campus location: Trowbridge, Lackham, Chippenham or Salisbury.
You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of learners and make a genuine difference to their confidence, achievement and progression.
What We Offer
💷 Salary:
Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay
Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay
🕰️ Contract Type: Variable Hours
Hours offered as required during term time, subject to curriculum delivery and learner requirements.
✔️ Outstanding Benefits
Teachers' Pension Scheme
Generous Holiday Entitlement
Employee Assistance Programme
Free On-Site Gyms
Lifestyle Discounts
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Professional Development and CPD Opportunities
A flexible and rewarding opportunity to share your passion for English and support learners to achieve their academic and personal goals.
What You'll Do
You’ll deliver engaging, inclusive English teaching across a range of programmes, helping learners build the skills and confidence to succeed.
Teach and assess GCSE and Functional Skills English
Plan engaging lessons for learners with diverse abilities and backgrounds
Prepare learners for exams and assessments
Track progress and provide constructive feedback
Develop confidence in reading, writing, speaking and listening
Use varied teaching and assessment strategies
Maintain accurate learner records
Work collaboratively with curriculum and support teams
Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement and enrichment
Support learners to progress into further education, employment or higher-level study
What You'll Bring
Level 3 qualification or higher in English, English Literature or a related subject, or significant relevant experience
Strong English subject knowledge, including GCSE and/or Functional Skills
Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
A flexible, adaptable and learner-centred approach
Ability to create engaging lessons that meet diverse needs
Genuine commitment to developing learners’ confidence, literacy and achievement
A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent is welcomed, as is experience in Further Education, secondary, adult, vocational or community education.
We also welcome applications from experienced English professionals and industry practitioners with strong subject knowledge and a passion for education.
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✨ Why Join Wiltshire College & University Centre?
Flexible working opportunities
Choice of Trowbridge, Lackham, Chippenham or Salisbury campus
Opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners' lives
Supportive and collaborative curriculum teams
Opportunity to teach a diverse range of learners and English programmes
Professional development and CPD opportunities
Potential for longer-term teaching assignments and future vacancies
The opportunity to contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment
This is an ideal opportunity for experienced lecturers, teachers looking for flexible work, English specialists, or professionals with strong English subject knowledge who are passionate about helping learners succeed.
❤️ Interested?
We would love to hear from individuals who are committed to helping learners develop their English skills, confidence and opportunities for progression.
Please indicate your preferred campus when applying: Trowbridge, Lackham, Chippenham or Salisbury.
Please note:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the top of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
Closing date: 30th October 2026
Shortlist date: 31st October 2026
Interview date: TBC
Reference: https://diversejobsmatter.co.uk/job/26451686/lecturer-in-english-variable-hours/ · Posted 13 hours ago · Closes 7 Nov 2026 · Listed via DIVERSEJOBSMATTER LIMITED