Teacher of English

Derby College Group (DCG) is seeking dedicated and inspiring Teachers of English to join our Study Programme English team. In this role, you will deliver GCSE and Functional Skills English to our students, helping them to develop confidence, make progress, and achieve their full potential.

The College operates across several campuses, including The Roundhouse, The Joseph Wright Centre, and Broomfield Hall, and this role may be based at any of these sites.

We are pleased to offer opportunities for both a full-time permanent position and a part-time fixed-term position.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting chance to become part of a vibrant, supportive team dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience. You will deliver engaging teaching, learning, and assessment that supports students from a wide range of educational backgrounds, helping them progress confidently into further study, apprenticeships, or employment.

You will apply effective behaviour management strategies and work collaboratively across multiple curriculum areas, contributing positively to the wider student journey.

About you

You will be an enthusiastic and committed teacher with a passion for English education. You should have experience teaching GCSE English (9–1) and ideally Functional Skills English. Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential, along with confidence in using IT to support teaching and learning. You will hold at least a Level 3 qualification in English, with a relevant degree being desirable. A recognised Level 5 or Level 6 teaching qualification, such as a PGCE or CertEd, is required. Above all, you will bring flexibility, innovation and a positive approach to supporting students to achieve their goals.

The Benefits

• Salary of £29,374 to £44,218 per annum pro rata
• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur) pro rata
• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters
• Cycle to Work Scheme