Associate Lecturer - Adult ESOL (Variable Hours)

Exeter College; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Exeter is seeking a passionate part-time ESOL Teacher. In this role, you will teach diverse groups, including asylum seekers and refugees, and employ dynamic teaching methods. A recognized ESOL/EFL qualification is preferred. Enjoy generous holidays, a pension scheme, and a variety of benefits. Applications close on January 5, 2026.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Superb pension scheme

Free counselling

Discounted supermarket shopping

Spa treatments

Electric cars

Paddleboarding

Qualifications

• Experience teaching ESOL across a range of levels.
• Enjoys working with diverse groups, including asylum seekers and refugees.
• Dynamic and engaging teaching methods.
• Holds relevant ESOL/EFL qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL courses from pre-entry to Level 2.
• Support learners in developing literacy skills.
• Engage with diverse student groups.

Skills

Teaching ESOL

Communication skills

Teamwork

Dynamic teaching methods

Education

Relevant ESOL/EFL qualifications

Job description

Join Our Growing ESOL Team at Exeter College!

Exeter College's ESOL provision is thriving—our learner numbers continue to rise year on year, and we're proud of our strong success rates. As our community grows, we're welcoming increasing numbers of asylum seekers and refugees onto our programmes, and we offer courses from pre‑entry through to Level 2.

We're now looking for a passionate and experienced part‑time ESOL Teacher to join our dedicated team.

About You

• Has experience teaching ESOL across a range of levels
• Enjoys working with diverse groups, including asylum seekers and refugees
• Brings excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Uses dynamic, engaging teaching methods
• Holds relevant ESOL/EFL qualifications (general teaching qualifications are welcome but not essential if you hold a recognised specialist ESOL/EFL teaching qualification)

Experience with ESOL Skills for Life and supporting learners to develop strong literacy skills will be especially valued.

Why Join Us?

You'll become part of Exeter College's Professional and Adult Learning faculty—a proactive, collaborative, and community‑focused team committed to delivering outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment. We work closely with local employers and community partners to ensure our provision meets the needs of learners and the wider region.

Please note the hourly rate includes an element for planning, marking and holiday pay.

Ambition, Collaboration, Energy. These are our values. Watch this short video to learn more.

And see what our staff have to say here.

Benefits

We'll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You'll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding. Read more on our careers page.

Applying for the role

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The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5th January 2026 at midnight.

Interviews will be held in Exeter on Monday 19th January 2026.

No CVs or agencies please.

Everyone's welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.

We're totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you're successful, you'll be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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