ESOL Lecturer

Bedford College Group; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave

Teacher's Pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Bedford College Group is seeking a Lecturer in ESOL to join the Adult and Community Learning and ESOL department at The Bedford College Group. The role involves planning, delivering and assessing ESOL provision for a range of learners, including evenings, with a focus on inclusive teaching and learner progression.

You will apply subject knowledge, use ILT resources, and contribute to quality monitoring, moderation and CPD to maintain high standards across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in ESOL/English and a recognised ESOL teaching qualification (CELTA/Trinity).
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C/Level 2) and willingness to achieve DET or PGCE (PCET).
• Experience teaching ESOL across adults and evening provision, with Functional Skills English experience.
• Strong communication and inclusive teaching practice; commitment to equality.
• Flexibility to deliver evening classes and travel across multiple sites with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess ESOL provision for 16-18 and adult learners (day and evening).
• Create engaging, inclusive learning environments using ILT resources, recognising diverse needs.
• Track, monitor and report learner progress; participate in moderation and marking.
• Apply strong subject knowledge, learning theory and curriculum development practices; CPD.
• Support cross-college activities, exams and events; uphold safeguarding and college policies.

Skills

ESOL teaching

Adult education

Inclusive practice

Curriculum delivery

Learner engagement

Education

Degree in ESOL/English

CELTA/Trinity teaching qualification

GCSE Maths and English (A-C/Level 2)

DET or PGCE (PCET)

Job description

Role

Lecturer - ESOL

Location

Central Bedfordshire College - Dunstable

Salary/Benefits

Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave. plus Bank holidays, Teacher's Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses. Note - Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

Hours/Weeks

37 hours per week - 52 weeks per year

Contract Type

Permanent - Full time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in ESOL to join our Adult and Community Learning and ESOL department at The Bedford College Group.

• ESOL Teaching & Learner Assessment - Plan, deliver and assess ESOL provision for 16-18 and adult learners (day and evening), including interviews, initial assessments, course allocation and progression support.
• Teaching, Learning & Inclusive Practice - Create engaging, inclusive learning environments using a range of teaching strategies and ILT resources, recognising diverse cultural, social and educational needs.
• Assessment, Progress & Quality Monitoring - Track, monitor and report learner progress, participate in moderation and marking, and measure effectiveness against quality, retention and achievement indicators.
• Professional Knowledge & Curriculum Delivery - Apply strong subject expertise, learning theory and curriculum development practices, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of FE, ESOL developments and sector initiatives through reflection and CPD.
• College-Wide Contribution & Compliance- Support cross-college activities, exams and events, maintain accurate administration, and uphold safeguarding, equality, health & safety and training responsibilities in line with College policy.

About you

• Qualifications & Teaching Credentials - Degree (or equivalent) in ESOL/English, minimum ESOL-specific teaching qualification (CELTA/Trinity), GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C/Level 2), and willingness to achieve DET or PGCE (PCET).
• ESOL & Functional Skills Expertise - Demonstrable success teaching ESOL across a range of levels and ages, including adults and evening provision, with experience of delivering Functional Skills English.
• Teaching Quality & Learner Outcomes - Enthusiastic, self-motivated practitioner focused on achieving outstanding learner retention, progression and success rates.
• Communication, Inclusion & Equality - Strong communication skills with clear understanding of equality, diversity and inclusive teaching practice.
• Flexibility & Mobility - Able to deliver evening classes and travel across multiple sites, holding a full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.

Interviews to be held

TBC

Alignment to our organisational VISION values

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.