ESOL Lecturer

People First; Kingholm Quay; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway College is seeking an experienced ESOL lecturer to deliver Level 3 provision. The post runs for 22 weeks at 7.75 hours per week, with teaching delivered online and occasional on-campus activity.

The role requires a CELTA or equivalent and a background in ESOL delivery, with strong organisational and communication skills. You will assess learning, support learners to gain their qualifications, and help learners progress in their personal development and future employment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in ESOL delivery.
• CELTA or equivalent qualification required or desirable.
• Educated to HND level or higher, with FE teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess ESOL learning and teaching.
• Support learners to achieve their qualification and develop personally.
• Create an engaging online learning environment; occasional campus attendance may be required.

Skills

Proven ESOL delivery

Strong communication

Motivate learners

Digital skills

Education

HND or above

CELTA or equivalent

Teaching qualification (desirable)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join Our College Community – Explore Your Career With Us

Dumfries | £43,402 - £52,247 Pro Rata | 7.75 hours per week | Fixed Term for 22 weeks

What’s the Job?

Due to the expansion of our ESOL delivery, Dumfries and Galloway College is seeking an experienced ESOL lecturer to deliver Level 3 provision.The programme will run for 22 weeks, week commencing on 4 January 2027 for 7.75 hrs per week

What’s the job?

You will deliver and assess high-quality ESOL learning and teaching, supporting learners to achieve their qualification and make progress in their personal development and future employment. You will help create an engaging learning environment and support learners to reach their potential.Learning and teaching will take place online.

Who we’re looking for

You will have a proven track record in the delivery of ESOL programmes and the ability to motivate and support learners. You will have strong organisational and communication skills, be able to manage your workload and meet deadlines, and have good IT skills.

You should hold a CELTA qualification or equivalent and be educated to HND level or above. A teaching qualification and experience of teaching in the further education sector are desirable.

• Teaching for this post will be delivered fully online. Occasional attendance on campus will be required for activities such as training and meetings.
• Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific software/systems

Adaptability to evolving digital opportunities and willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.

For further information, please contact Gillian Rose, Curriculum Manager, at

Interviews for successful applicants will be held on 4th December 2026

What else you need to know

If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.

All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.

We believe that our staff are our greatest asset—and through our supportive culture, investment in training, and innovative approach to education, we’re building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

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