Lecturer in English - Full-time

North Kent College, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-8007-12T
• Posted:24/12/2025
• Pay:£35,862 to £44,121 per annum
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:07/01/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:15 January 2026

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Are you an English teacher looking for a better work-life balance? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in English to join our stable and expanding English department. The role will involve working across our Dartford and Gravesend campuses delivering up to GCSE at Foundation level to learners as part of their vocational programme.

At North Kent College, we are very proud of our achievements within the Maths and English department, with our students achieving English GCSE and Functional Skills above the national average for the FE sector, in addition to very high attendance through our internal actions and continued support from the vocational curriculum areas. We have also recently been part of an evidence collection process by the FE Commissioner’s Team on good practice of English and Maths. A final report will be produced in February and sent to all colleges nationally.

We would welcome any visits to the campuses, prior to application, please contact hr@northkent.ac.uk to arrange this.

The vacancy has arisen as a result of the external promotion of one of our team members.

The Role:

Where you’ll work: This role is based at our Dartford and Gravesend campuses. You will not need to travel between sites during the day.

Your hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (1 FTE).

Your pay: £35,862 to £44,121 per annum full time equivalent, dependent on qualifications and experience.

The Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a Lecturer at NKC:

• 42 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts).
• Enrolment onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the most generous in the country.
• Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants, on-site nursery and coffee shops.
• CPD and support from our in-house Teaching & Learning team, who coach, train, and guide our Lecturers through their teaching journey, from unqualified and new to teaching to qualified and experienced.
• All of our campuses are outside the ULEZ zone.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 7 January 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place on 15 / 16 January 2026.

Information about the school

The College:

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kerrie Francis
• Address:Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JT
• Telephone: 01322 629400
• Email: kerriefrancis@northkent.ac.uk

Fax: 01322 629468

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• English & Maths Staff Testimonials
• Lecturer Job Description