Lecturer in English Location: Salisbury Salary: Unqualified Lecturer: £29,294 Qualified Lecturer: £31,885 - £40,814 per year (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience) Are you a passionate English professional who enjoys helping others develop confidence in reading, writing, and communication? Do you want to inspire learners to express themselves, think critically, and achieve qualifications that can shape their futures? Whether you’re an experienced English lecturer or a skilled professional ready to move into teaching, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in learners’ lives. Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your subject expertise to a supportive, learner-focused environment where your impact is seen every day. What We Offer Salary: Unqualified Lecturer: £29,294 Qualified Lecturer: £31,885 - £40,814 per year (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience) Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Outstanding Benefits • Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension • Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays • College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break • 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 – fully funded qualifications and structured CPD • Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers A stable, rewarding teaching role — designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career. What You’ll Do • Teach and assess learners across a range of English programmes, including GCSE and Functional Skills • Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that build literacy, comprehension, and communication skills • Support learners with varying abilities, including those who may lack confidence in English • Use creative and practical approaches to make English relevant to real-life contexts • Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professionalism, and learner wellbeing • Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement What You’ll Bring • A relevant English qualification (Level 3 or above) • Strong subject knowledge, including literacy, language, and/or literature • The ability to explain concepts clearly and engage learners of all abilities • Experience working with learners or supporting others in education or training • Primary or secondary school teaching experience is advantageous • A commitment to inclusive teaching and learner success • A teaching qualification is welcomed — but if you don’t have one yet, we’ll support you to achieve it while you work Why Become a Lecturer? Make a real difference — and enjoy: • A healthier work-life balance • A stable and respected career in education • The opportunity to support learners in gaining essential communication skills • A meaningful role where confidence, creativity, and success grow over time Help learners find their voice and unlock opportunities through English — one lesson at a time. Inspire expression. Build confidence. Teach English. If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling and impactful role in education, we’d love to hear from you. Closing Date: 12th April 2026 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 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: 12th April 2026 Shortlist date: 13th April 2026 Interview date: TBC