ESOL Learner Mentor

Cheshire College South and West; Ellesmere Port, Crewe; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 27 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

World-class facilities

Professional development

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Résumé du poste

Cheshire College South and West is seeking an inspirational ESOL Learner Mentor to support learners at Ellesmere Port and Crewe Campuses. You will mentor ESOL learners to achieve and progress, and help develop resilience, knowledge and skills for successful outcomes.

In this fixed-term role, you will also support attendance, behaviour and engagement with interpreting support, ensuring an inclusive learning environment and strong learner progression across the ESOL department.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ qualification in Community Interpreting (or equivalent).
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Good working knowledge of a range of languages.
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development; Enhanced DBS check.

Responsabilités

• Supporting and mentoring ESOL learners to achieve and progress;
• Providing opportunities for learners to develop resilience, knowledge and skills that lead to achievement and progression; and
• Support learner attendance, behaviour and engagement processes via appropriate interpreting support.

Connaissances

Community Interpreting

Language knowledge

CPD evidence

Equality & Inclusion

DBS check

Formation

Level 3 in Community Interpreting

GCSE Maths & English

Description du poste

ESOL Learner Mentor (EL876)

Salary: £24,784 - £26,592 (pro rata per annum -Actual £10,585 - £11,358)

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Hours: 18.5 per week (Term Time Only - 36weeks per year)

Location: Ellesmere Port and Crewe Campus

We are looking for an inspirational Learner Mentor to take on an exciting new role within our ESOL department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting and mentoring ESOL learners to achieve and progress;
• Providing opportunities for learners to develop resilience, knowledge and skills that lead to achievement and progression; and
• Support learner attendance, behaviour and engagement processes via appropriate interpreting support.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• Level 3 or above qualification in Community Interpreting (or equivalent qualification);
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent);
• Good working knowledge of a range of languages;
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development;
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you're interested in learning more about this, please email [e-mail].
  • Equality and Diversity
  • Information, Advice and Guidance
  • Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
  • Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 20% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

About Us

Cheshire College - South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

Ellesmere Port Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

• Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022);
• Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023);
• Mock aircraft cabin;
• Fitness gym;
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023); and
• Professional theatre.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.