ESOL Learning Support Tutor

NC SAVE$ ENERGY; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading training provider as an ESOL Learning Support Tutor in Chatham. This part-time role involves delivering tailored language support to adult learners, setting goals, and developing resources. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits including a generous pension and professional development funding.

Benefits

Six weeks pro-rata paid holiday

Generous contributory pension

Funding for continuous professional development

Mental Health and Wellbeing support

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Qualifications

• Experience teaching ESOL to adults whose first language is not English.
• Proficient use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

• Providing language support to students on trade and high-level technical courses.
• Setting SMART targets and maintaining Individual Learning Plans (ILP).
• Developing contextualised resources relevant to learners' needs.

Skills

Teaching

Language Support

Flexibility

Education

Recognised ESOL Teaching Qualification (Level 5+)

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

ESOL Learning Support Tutor required in Chatham, Kent - permanent part time 4.5 hours per week.

Play a key role in our learning support team as an ESOL specialist. MKC Training is looking for a part-time ESOL Specialist tutor who is passionate about delivering high-quality support for adult learners and colleagues. They are a growing business, and this role will integrate within a six-strong team of Learning Support Specialists to provide learner-focused, flexible, and contextualised support for adult learners on programmes from level 2 to level 7.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We expect the post holder to work onsite during initial onboarding, then a hybrid work pattern will be available with remote ESOL support sessions and on-site support (based on learner needs, normally Tuesday and Wednesdays).

Excellent Benefits Which Include

• Six weeks pro-rata paid holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Generous contributory pension
• Funding for continuous professional development and personal growth
• Mental Health and Wellbeing support
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site gym

This is an exciting opportunity to join MKC Training - a company with an ambitious vision: To be the UK's premier skills development partner, harnessing innovative solutions to equip our clients for the future. They have a long and very successful contract based at the Royal School of Military Engineering (RSME) in Chatham, and are actively growing into new Defence and Commercial markets.

The Role

Within this role, your work could involve:

• Providing language support to students on trade courses, students on high-level technical courses, and staff who do not have English as a first language.
• Setting SMART targets, monitoring progress, and maintaining Individual Learning Plans (ILP).
• Developing contextualised resources relevant to soldiers, students, and staff needs.
• Maintaining CPD and attending relevant training.
• Participating in and supporting quality assurance processes.
• Promoting the use of relevant e-learning and e-assessment tools.

Additional Experience / Capability To Support Your Application

• A recognised specialist ESOL Teaching Qualification (Level 5+)
• Experience of teaching ESOL to adults whose first language is not English
• Proficient use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience supporting adults in a technical, trade, work, or FE environment
• Experience producing resources relevant to the needs of students and staff
• A flexible approach to work with colleagues at various levels and be adaptable to learner and programme area requirements

MKC Training is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered. They provide support through Mental Health First Aid and Coaching and Mentoring schemes. They are ISO accredited and have a Gold Award in the Medway Healthy Workplaces Programme. They have won several Health & Safety awards and recently received a Princess Royal Award for one of their employee learning and development programmes.

MKC Training is passionate about the success they deliver for their learners, partners, and local communities, empowering people to be ambitious, solution-focused, proactive, and creative thinkers.

Full Job Description is available on request. Closing date: 17th June 2025, although this is subject to change based on market conditions. Candidates need to provide a cover letter/email and CV.

Armed Forces Covenant: We offer guaranteed interviews to military veterans and their families if they meet the selection criteria.

All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service application. MKC Training follows the DBS Code of Practice.