Bank ESOL Lecturer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sefton; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 36 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The City of Liverpool College invites applications for a bank lecturer in ESOL. You will teach English from beginner to Level 2 on full-time study programmes for 16-18s, and on part-time adult courses. Hours are offered on an ad hoc basis.

Ideal candidates will hold a CELTA or equivalent, with opportunities to study for relevant qualifications while in post. You will work with refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers, and engage parents through evenings and events.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification (degree) in a relevant field.
• Recognised teaching qualification or relevant vocational experience.
• Professional qualification relevant to ESOL/subject area.

Responsabilités

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality lessons.
• Use a range of teaching techniques to engage students.
• Create a safe, purposeful and motivating learning environment.
• Set and mark work under College and School assessment policies.
• Track students' progress and attendance under College systems.
• Set standards of behaviour and respect with students, challenging discriminatory attitudes.
• Keep subject knowledge current with national developments each year.
• Contribute to programme and teaching design with the Head of School.
• Communicate with parents, carers and students, including parents' evenings and open evenings.
• Provide enrichment opportunities that enhance the student experience.
• Contribute to the College mission, values and curriculum area objectives, including the annual review.
• Ensure students comply with College policies and procedures.

Connaissances

ESOL provision

Computer literacy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

High standards

Level 2 literacy

Formation

Degree (Level 4)

Qualified teaching qualification

Professional subject qualification

Outils

Microsoft Office

College IT systems

Description du poste

This bank lecturer post sits within the School of ESOL at The City of Liverpool College, teaching English from beginner to Level 2. The work centres on planning and delivering lessons on the full-time study programme for 16 to 18 year olds and on part-time adult courses. Students include refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers, and hours are offered on an ad hoc basis. Ideally candidates hold a recognised ELT teaching qualification such as CELTA, though suitably experienced tutors may study for relevant qualifications while in post.

What the job involves

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality lessons
• Use a range of teaching and learning techniques to engage students and build independence
• Create a safe, purposeful and motivating learning environment
• Set and mark work under College and School assessment policies, and keep up with assessment procedures
• Track students' progress and attendance under College systems
• Set standards of behaviour and respect with students, challenging discriminatory attitudes
• Keep subject knowledge current with national developments each year
• Contribute to programme and teaching design with the Head of School
• Communicate with parents, carers and students, including parents' evenings and open evenings
• Provide enrichment opportunities that enhance the student experience
• Contribute to the College mission, values and curriculum area objectives, including the annual review
• Ensure students comply with College policies and procedures

What's required

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification, such as a degree, in a relevant field
• Recognised teaching qualification or relevant vocational experience
• Professional qualification relevant to the subject area

Experience

• Proven experience of curriculum planning, development and delivery

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of ESOL provision
• Excellent computer literacy, including the College's IT programmes
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and self
• Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy, or willingness to complete it

Other

• Engagement in continuing professional development

Nice to have

• Recognised ELT qualification such as CELTA or Trinity TESOL
• Experience of teaching ESOL, ideally at all levels
• Experience of resource-based learning
• ICT qualification
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Experience of assessing student needs and planning curriculum, including technology-enhanced learning
• Understanding of curriculum development to meet employers' training needs
• Understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes

What's offered

• Scope to complete relevant qualifications while in post