Lecturer - English

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Lecturer in English to join the Berkshire College of Agriculture team. This is a permanent, full time position with a salary ranging from £31,633 (T1) up to £45,341 (T11), depending on qualifications and experience.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking part time roles; if this applies to you, please state this clearly in your application and indicate your preferred working hours.

Please note the expected start date for this role is Wednesday the 19th of August 2026.

Role Overview

As a Lecturer in English, you will join our Ofsted rated 'Good' Colleges Group, teaching at the Berkshire College of Agriculture campus. You will work with post 16 learners, helping them build the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills they need to succeed in GCSE or Functional Skills qualifications.

You will plan and deliver engaging lessons that support learners with a wide range of starting points and experiences. Working closely with Learning Support Assistants, you will adapt your teaching so that every student can take part and make progress.

You will use assessment to understand where learners are, address gaps in their knowledge and help them improve over time. You will also play an important role in encouraging attendance and building learners' confidence in English.

We are looking for someone who cares about their subject, communicates clearly and can motivate students who may not always find English easy or enjoyable.

Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) currently offering 28.68.% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site

Safeguarding

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

Location

Berkshire College of Agriculture, Hall Place, Burchett's Green Rd, Burchett's Green, Maidenhead. SL6 6QR, United Kingdom

The vacancy will close on 29th May 2026. Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date.