GCSE English Teacher

Join Barnsley College as a GCSE English Teacher and play a vital role in helping learners achieve their full potential. You will deliver GCSE and Functional Skills to a diverse range of learners, including 16-18-year-olds and adults, with some evening delivery required. You'll design and deliver engaging lessons that build confidence, develop essential communication skills, and support learners to achieve recognised qualifications.

Working closely with colleagues, you'll contribute to curriculum planning, develop innovative resources, and explore creative teaching methods that make English accessible and relevant. Alongside teaching, you'll provide academic and pastoral support, helping learners overcome barriers and develop resilience, independence, and self-belief.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and adaptable English teacher who believes in making language and literature accessible, engaging and meaningful for every learner. You understand that English is more than a subject‑it’s a life skill—and you are committed to helping our students gain both the confidence and competence to use it effectively in their studies, work and everyday life. You should hold a recognised teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent) and a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in English.

Experience of teaching GCSE and/or Functional Skills English is essential, ideally within a further education or alternative learning environment. You'll have the ability to plan and deliver creative, learner‑centred lessons that cater to a wide range of abilities and learning styles. You will have strong classroom management skills and the ability to build positive, supportive relationships with learners who may face barriers to education.

Patience, empathy and a genuine passion for helping others succeed will be at the heart of your teaching approach. Collaboration is key in this role—you'll work closely with colleagues across the Business team to share ideas, resources and good practice. You'll also take an active role in developing curriculum content, experimenting with new delivery methods and contributing to strategies that enhance learner engagement and achievement.

Please note:

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Teaching qualification (must be willing to work towards Level 6 PGCE if not already held)
• Possess a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in English
• Hold Level 2 Maths (Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent)
• Have at least two years' experience working within an educational setting
• Demonstrate experience of delivering learning to a diverse range of learners
• Have experience in designing and developing engaging learning materials
• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of Youat Work
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
• The Barnsley College Advantage:
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