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Lecturer in English (Variable Hours)

IRIS Recruitment
Trowbridge Full-time GBP 41,203 – 41,203
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Lecturer in English (Variable Hours)

Location: Trowbridge

Salary: Unqualified Lecturer: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay Qualified Lecturer: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Are you a qualified English teacher or an experienced English professional looking for a flexible teaching role? Or do you already hold a teaching or assessor qualification and want to inspire learners to develop their skills in English?

If you’re ready to share your expertise in English, enjoy a better work-life balance, and take pride in shaping confident, capable learners, this role is an exciting next step.

Join our client and bring your knowledge and passion for English to a supportive teaching team where your skills make a real difference.

What We Offer

Salary:

Unqualified Lecturer: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay

Qualified Lecturer: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Contract Type: Variable Hours

Hours offered as required during term time, with flexibility to support curriculum delivery

Outstanding Benefits

  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension

  • Generous Holiday Entitlement – paid holiday accrued in line with hours worked

  • Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it

  • Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses

  • Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more

  • Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active

  • Professional Development – access to funded training and CPD opportunities

  • Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers
A flexible, supportive role — designed to fit around you.

What You’ll Do

  • Teach and assess learners across English programmes at a range of levels from Functional Skills to GCSE and beyond

  • Deliver engaging, relevant lessons in reading, writing, and communication skills

  • Prepare learners for further study, apprenticeships, or careers requiring strong English skills

  • Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and professional practice

  • Inspire confidence, creativity, and communication skills in every learner
What You’ll Bring
  • Relevant English qualifications (level 3 or above)

  • Strong industry or educational experience in teaching English, literacy, or communication

  • Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum requirements and assessment standards

  • Teaching qualifications are welcomed but not essential
Why Become a Lecturer (Variable Hours)?

Continue doing what you love — while gaining:

  • Flexibility to balance work with other commitments

  • A rewarding teaching role without full-time hours

  • The opportunity to pass on your expertise and inspire learners

  • A meaningful role where your impact lasts beyond the classroom
Share your passion for English — on hours that work for you.

Inspire the next generation of English learners

If you’re ready for a flexible, fulfilling, and inspiring new chapter, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 10/06/26

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 bottom 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

Our client 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: 10th June 2026

Shortlist date: 11th June 2026

Interview date: TBC

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