Trainee English Lecturer - CS12491

Warwickshire College Group, Moreton Morrell College, Moreton Morrell, Warwick, CV35 9BL

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday-Friday 37 hours/week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,841 - £32,610 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

IT Skills

Admin Skills

Willingness to gain teaching qualification

English skills and knowledge

What the college offers its staff

When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:

• Comprehensive training programme.
• Generous leave entitlement plus up to four free College Closure days a year
• WCG offers all employees who are carers the option to request a period of Carer’s Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay.
• Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.
• Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.
• The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.
• Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site gym
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments in our College salons.
• Pension schemes.
• Free will writing service.
• Free car parking on-site.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Thinking of a career in teaching? Train right here at WCG!

WCG is proud to support the next generation of educators. Through our teacher development programme, you can train, qualify, and gain experience as a teacher over the next 3 years.

If you have a degree and a passion for inspiring young minds, you can experience a unique blend of hands-on classroom practice and expert mentorship right here.

We are recruiting trainee teachers to join our English & Maths department. The role is full time and permanent. If you have a Level 3 in English & a degree in any subject, we would love to hear from you.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

As one of the largest further and higher education college groups in the UK - spanning vibrant campuses across two counties - WCG delivers transformative learning experiences that empower students to build dynamic skill sets and secure outstanding career destinations. Recognised for excellence in our recent Ofsted inspection, we are also one of only five UK colleges granted prestigious Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council, placing our academic standards on par with leading universities.

To fuel this ambition, WCG has built an innovative, fully immersive in-house teacher development programme. Rather than learning solely from a textbook, this work-based training pathway puts you at the heart of the action from day one. Designed specifically for ambitious graduates and career transitioners, you will step directly into real-world teaching environments, earning while you learn and receiving hands-on mentorship from seasoned educators. You won't just study pedagogy - you'll live it, shaping high-impact teaching skills perfectly attuned to our vibrant culture, high standards, and diverse student body from the moment you start.

MAIN TASKS

• Teaching – Deliver high-quality Maths teaching as part of a structured 3-year progression model:

a. Year 1: 15 teaching hours per week

b. Year 2: 18 teaching hours per week

c. Year 3: 21 teaching hours per week

• Teacher Training and Qualifications:

a. Complete the Award in Education and Training in Year 1.

b. Complete the Diploma in Teaching during Years 2 and 3.

• Preparation and Assessment – Develop and produce teaching materials as required, alongside relevant paperwork associated with course planning, assessment, schemes of work, and accurate record-keeping.
• Mentoring and Peer Support

a. Work closely with an assigned mentor from the Advanced Practitioner team.

b. Collaborate with a designated teaching buddy from the Literacy and Numeracy team.

c. Participate in a cross-college peer support and reflection group.

• CPD and Non-Contact Time: Utilise dedicated non-contact hours for continuing professional development (CPD), shadowing experienced teaching staff, undertaking team teaching activities, and continuously updating subject knowledge.
• Administration – Undertake administrative tasks relating to taught programmes and College requirements under the guidance of the line manager / Head of School.
• Quality Systems – Engage with College quality processes, including annual lesson observations.
• Health and Safety – To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.
• Safeguarding – Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and at-risk adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.

Essential Criteria:

• A qualification at degree level
• A minimum Level 3 qualification in English (or in a related subject)
• Willingness to undertake the courses required to gain your Teacher Training Qualification
• Strong Administrative skills, including IT skills.
• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Warwickshire College Group

• Organisation type: FE College, ages 16 to 99
• Education phase: Sixth form or FE college
• Size: No information available
• Age range: 16 to 99
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Warwickshire College Group website
• Email address: jobs@warwickshire.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/warwickshire-college-group

As one of the leading further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.


Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also the first college group in the UK to be granted Bachelor degree awarding powers alongside  Foundation degree awarding powers by the Office for Students - meaning the academic quality and standards of our degrees are equal to any university.

We believe it's not just about the vital qualifications and knowledge you need to get ahead, but the essential transferable skills to help you on your next steps, whatever they may be.


WCG will help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset by instilling enterprising and innovative skills and behaviours, which will help you to become successful in an ever-competitive world.

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