Lecturer in English

Hull | 35 hours per week | 52 weeks per year
£26,772 - £40,052 per annum
42 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure

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About the Role

As our Lecturer in English, you’ll do far more than teach a subject. You’ll inspire, motivate and support learners from a wide range of backgrounds, helping them develop the English skills they need to succeed in their studies, future careers and everyday life.

You’ll bring energy and creativity into the classroom, using innovative teaching methods to make learning engaging, inclusive and relevant. Working across a range of programmes, you’ll adapt your approach to meet individual learner needs and create an environment where students feel supported to challenge themselves and achieve.

Alongside teaching, you’ll also have the opportunity to influence and develop the curriculum, contribute fresh ideas and play an active role in continually improving the learner experience.

Why Join Hull College?

At Hull College, we are committed to delivering exceptional education and training that transforms lives. As a Lecturer in English, you will join a values‑driven organisation where quality, collaboration and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything we do.

You will play a vital role in shaping outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across the College, supporting staff to be the very best they can be and ensuring our learners receive an exceptional experience.

Competitive Rewards & Work–Life Balance

• 42 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate

Professional Growth & Development

• Strong commitment to CPD, training and leadership development
• Opportunities to shape new curriculum provision and influence strategic direction
• Access to professional memberships, industry networks and specialist development

Wellbeing & Support

• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A supportive, collaborative leadership culture
• On‑site wellbeing, pastoral and inclusion support teams

Staff Benefits & Perks

• Free on‑site parking
• On‑site facilities including café and restaurant
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Staff discounts via our internal benefits platform

 

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Make a Real Impact

As Lecturer in English, you will work closely with curriculum leaders, teachers and senior leaders to drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning and assessment. You will support, challenge and coach staff, ensuring high expectations are embedded and that quality processes deliver meaningful impact for learners.

You will:

• Deliver teaching and learning across a range of qualification types, ensuring stretch, challenge, and engagement of learners.
• Plan and prepare lessons and contribute to all relevant teaching documentation including schemes of work, lesson plans, online resources, etc.
• Mark learner work, providing meaningful feedback on how improvements can be made.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor learner attendance and progress, planning additional support when required.
• Fully engage with the quality assurance processes within the curriculum area.
• Attend team meetings and communicate with colleagues, sharing good practice within the curriculum area and the wider college when required.
• Represent the college at parent evenings, taster days, open days, careers, and other educational events.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of subject specialism by engaging with appropriate professional development.

 

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About You

You will be an experienced and credible education professional with:

• Level 3/4 qualification in relevant subject
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Cert. Ed/ PGCE or willingness to work towards
• Demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with students of all ages in classroom, workshop and one to one situation, including students from Hull College School

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Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about Lecturer in English, people development and delivering outstanding learning experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Hull College as a Lecturer in English and help us create better futures for our learners and communities.

Interviews for this post will be held on 9th October 2026.

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Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of our safeguarding strategy and values.

This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and is subject to regulated activity.

Please note: This vacancy may close early depending on the volume of applications received. Early application is advised.