English Tutor

HAPANI; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

HAPANI is seeking an experienced English Tutor to deliver informal, conversation-based English support for refugee and asylum-seeking women and families in Belfast. The role focuses on practical communication and progression toward formal ESOL where appropriate.

The tutor will plan and deliver sessions, embed learning in Women & Family Belonging Circles, and build confidence in speaking and listening while maintaining a culturally respectful learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching ESOL or delivering informal English-language support.
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Understanding barriers faced by refugee and asylum-seeking communities.
• Bilingual proficiency in Somali, Arabic or both.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical conversation-based English sessions.
• Embed language learning within Women & Family Belonging Circles and Parent-Child sessions.
• Build participants' confidence in speaking and listening and support progression to formal ESOL.
• Create a safe, inclusive and culturally respectful learning environment.
• Work with HAPANI colleagues and local ESOL providers and maintain simple project records.

Skills

ESOL teaching experience

Facilitation & communication

Cultural sensitivity

Adaptability to varied literacy levels

Bilingual Somali/Arabic

Job description

SALARY
£18,690 per annum CONTRACT
Fixed term – 2 years, subject to funding

EMPLOYER
Horn of Africa People's Aid Northern Ireland (HAPANI) REPORTS TO
CEO

Help people build confidence, connection and belonging through practical English.

HAPANI is seeking an experienced, encouraging and culturally sensitive English Tutor to deliver informal, conversation-based English support for refugee and asylum-seeking women and families. The role focuses on practical communication for everyday life and progression towards formal ESOL where appropriate.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical conversation-based English sessions.
• Embed language learning within Women & Family Belonging Circles and Parent-Child sessions.
• Build participants' confidence in speaking and listening and support progression to formal ESOL.
• Create a safe, inclusive and culturally respectful learning environment.
• Work with HAPANI colleagues and local ESOL providers and maintain simple project records.
• Experience of teaching ESOL or delivering informal English-language support.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different literacy and language levels.
• Understanding of barriers faced by refugee and asylum-seeking communities.
• Experience of working with adults experiencing poverty, exclusion or interrupted education.
• A patient, culturally sensitive and inclusive approach.
• Bilingual proficiency in Somali, Arabic or both.