ESOL and Employability Tutor - (Fixed-Term) - 2 Posts - GLA14220

Glasgow Life; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Glasgow is looking for ESOL and Employability Tutors. This role involves empowering adults through education, with a hybrid work model offering both home and office opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a CELTA or TESOL qualification and experience in adult learning. Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a focus on community well-being.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus public holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on memberships and shops

Qualifications

• Experience of planning, designing, delivering, and assessing adult learning programmes.
• Minimum of CELTA or TESOL qualification in ESOL or nationally recognized equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ESOL and Employability learning programmes to empower adults.
• Report to the Libraries and Communities Coordinator.

Skills

Planning adult learning programmes

Assessment of adult learning

Designing educational materials

Education

CELTA or TESOL qualification

Nationally recognized equivalent

Job description

Overview

We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.

Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for ESOL and Employability Tutors to join our Libraries and Communities team.

Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you're excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.

What you need to know

Hours: 35 per week.

Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 st March 2027

Pay details: The listed salary is £30,984.86 for a full-time role. The hourly rate is £16.98 per hour.

Location: Hybrid. You will spend part of your week at home, and part of your week in one of our offices, city-wide.

Role

As an ESOL and Employability Tutor, you'll be a part of a new team, reporting to the Libraries and Communities Coordinator. You'll play an essential role in empowering adults to improve life chances through delivery of an ESOL and Employability learning programme.

Who you are

We're looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today!

Qualifications

• Minimum of CELTA or TESOL qualification in ESOL or nationally recognised equivalent.
• Experience of planning, designing, delivering, and assessing adult learning programmes within a variety of settings

How to apply and next steps

Download the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section on MyJobScotland. Use this to shape your application and show how your experience aligns with the job.

When selecting candidates for interviews, managers will look for candidates who meet all the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. If there are many candidates, they may also consider desirable skills. So, include those if they apply to you.

If you still have questions about the role, please contact us to arrange an informal chat: [e-mail] 07827 553 795.

What we offer

At Glasgow Life, our work changes lives. As a charity, we bring communities together and support wellbeing through sport, culture, heritage, and learning.

Learn more about Glasgow Life in our 10 Facts video in the Further Information section on MyJobScotland.

We support you to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:

Holiday

When you join, you'll get 30 days' holiday. Plus 6.5 public holidays if you're full-time. This increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.

Fancy a bit more time off? You can buy extra holiday too!

Pension

Save for later life and join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.

Support

Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

Discounts

As a colleague, you can enjoy discounts on the things you love, from Glasgow Club memberships to our museum shops and our online store. We are also part of the cycle-to-work scheme, helping you stay active.

Flexibility and development

We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. We also offer support for learning, development and career progression.

Please note that Glasgow Life is an Arm's Length External Organisation to Glasgow City Council. We are currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure. This may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts. To learn more, visit - https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation .

What's next

To get started, complete our short application form. In this, you'll fill out:

• Work history
• Qualifications/training
• Key questions like Why are you a good fit for this role?

Use the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section to guide your answers.

Important Dates

The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on 21 September 2025. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 29 th September 2025.

Who We Are

Our Libraries and Communities service is at the heart of life in Glasgow, providing welcoming spaces where everyone can learn, connect, and get support. Our Libraries are free, open to all, and offer places to read, relax, learn, and access digital resources. They help bridge the digital divide and provide practical support for people of all ages and backgrounds. Complementing this, our Communities teams provide safe, local spaces for learning, wellbeing, and connection. From drop-in sessions to lifelong learning programmes, they support every community across the city. Together, our Libraries and Communities services create inclusive places that enrich lives across Glasgow. Read more here - https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries and https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/communities

Diversity and Fair Work at Glasgow Life

We're working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of Glasgow's communities - where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Learn more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

We're also committed to Fair Work First principles, including effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect for all our staff. Learn more about our approach to Fair Work First here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/fair-work-first

We're working hard to address underrepresentation in our workforce. We especially welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minority communities.

Ready to apply

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We're excited to hear from you. Let's shape a great Glasgow life - together.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone [phone].

Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.

Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us