29th January, 2026
Role Title: English Teacher
Location: Cumbria
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Potentially 3 months
Working Pattern: Full-time
Role Overview
A respected further education provider in Carlisle is seeking a confident and adaptable English Teacher to deliver GCSE English to post-16 learners. This full-time, short-term role is ideal for someone with recent classroom experience who is keen to make an impact in a structured and supportive setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned GCSE English sessions to a diverse student cohort
- Develop lesson plans and resources to support differentiated learning
- Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback
- Maintain accurate records of attendance and assessments
- Contribute positively to student engagement, retention, and achievement
Person Specification To be considered, you will need:
- Recent experience teaching GCSE English in either a secondary school or further education college
- Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
- Confidence in adapting materials to suit individual learner needs
- A proactive, student-focused teaching approach
What We Offer Key Benefits:
- Free insurance & healthcare – Personal Accident cover with weekly financial support, plus 24/7 access to a GP and physio
- Clear, compliant pay – Transparent PAYE, itemised payslips, on-time payments, and real-time compliance checks
- Rewards & savings – Discounts at high street retailers, gyms, attractions, motoring and wellbeing services
- Financial support – Contractor mortgages, financial health checks, income protection, and tax/VAT rebate support
- Free will writing – No-cost estate planning with qualified professionals
- Easy access & support – Mobile app and 24/7 portal, payslip notifications, multi-channel and multi-lingual support
- Extras – Access to sector-specific training and automatic entry into a monthly prize draw
Next Steps Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.
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