English Teacher

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Expiry date: 22:59, Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Location: Guildford

Benefits: Competitive holiday, excellent pension and fantastic onsite facilities

Activate Learning are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring GCSE English teacher to join our team based at our Guildford College.

This post provides an excellent opportunity for a teacher with passion and drive who is committed to enabling our students to unlock their potential. Alternatively, this could be an ideal development opportunity for a newly qualified teacher or English graduate looking to get into teaching.

Additionally, you may also be asked to contribute to the development of the curriculum and resources for GCSE Language, Literature and A Level English. As well as participate in departmental meetings, parent evenings, and school events, and support extracurricular activities or clubs related to the subject area.

This is a permanent, part time role working 24 hours (FTE 0.65) at our Guildford College.

What you need to be successful as an English Teacher at Activate Learning

We are looking for people who can act as role models for our students and ensure that they leave us with not just their professional qualifications, but the attributes required to progress in the world of work. A genuine interest in working with and developing young people is a requirement. You will have experience in GCSE delivery and teaching.

Requirements

• A level 3 qualification in English or a related subject
• Teaching experience
• A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Previous experience in the further education sector would be an advantage, but it is not a requirement. As long as you have the qualifications or experience to teach on our courses and demonstrate the attributes to be an inspirational teacher, we can provide you with the necessary training, development, and support to equip you to teach in the FE sector.

Benefits

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups
• Company benefits: free eye tests, eye writing, and access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: tailored three day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Competitive salaries: annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On Site Facilities: free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.