• Locations

  Hornchurch, London

• Salary

  £240 - £280 per day

• Sector

  Education, Lecturing

• Type

  Temporary

📚 Job Title: GCSE English Lecturer

📍 Location: East London

💷 Pay Rate: £35 per hour

🔄 Contract Type: Temporary – Ongoing

📅 Start Date: September 2025

🕒 Working Hours: Full-time

GCSE English Lecturer – East London

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established further education college in East London for an experienced and passionate GCSE English Lecturer to support learners from September 2025. This is a vital role, working with learners who are aiming to achieve a Grade 4 or above in English as part of their progression into further education, apprenticeships, or employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and structured lessons for GCSE English Language (based on AQA, Edexcel, or equivalent specifications)
• Teach key components including reading comprehension, writing techniques, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and spoken language
• Plan and prepare effective schemes of work and learning materials to meet individual learner needs
• Track and monitor student progress, providing timely feedback and intervention support
• Support resit students and those with additional learning needs to build confidence and exam readiness
• Use a variety of teaching strategies, including digital tools, to enhance learning outcomes
• Prepare students for internal assessments, mock exams, and final GCSE examinations
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, achievement, and progression
• Contribute to departmental meetings, curriculum development, and quality assurance processes

Essential Criteria:

• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent)
• A degree in English or a related subject
• Experience teaching GCSE English Language in a post-16 or FE environment
• In-depth understanding of awarding body requirements and resit strategies
• Ability to motivate and engage learners with varied abilities, including those with barriers to learning
• Excellent communication, organisational, and classroom management skills
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience teaching Functional Skills English alongside GCSE
• Understanding of SEN and inclusive education strategies
• Familiarity with online platforms such as Moodle, Teams, or Google Classroom

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.