ESOL Lecturer (16-18)

Croydon College Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Croydon is seeking an experienced ESOL lecturer to teach adult learners with high literacy needs. This part-time role aims to improve English reading and writing skills for low-level literacy learners. The contract is fixed-term from December 2025 to December 2026, offering a chance to work in state-of-the-art facilities with generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Defined benefit pension schemes

Staff development days

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience teaching low-level reading and writing skills.
• CELTA or a professional qualification in Literacy is desirable.
• DBS check and onboarding requirements as per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ESOL teaching to adult learners with high literacy needs.
• Improve English reading and writing skills for low-level literacy learners.
• Contribute to an outstanding student experience.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Commitment to professional development

Education

Teaching qualification (DTTLS or equivalent)

Relevant degree or higher-level qualification

Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2 or above

Job description

Overview

Croydon College Group is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and resourceful ESOL lecturer to join our team of specialists working with adult ESOL learners with high literacy needs. The role focuses on improving English reading and writing skills for learners with low level literacy in their native languages. The position is based in Croydon, London, with excellent transport links, and offers a fixed-term contract.

Location: Croydon, London [Greater London]

Salary: Up to £45,357.51 per annum (Including London Allowance) depending on experience and qualification

Contract: Fixed term, from 19 December 2025 to December 2026

Hours: Part time

Reports to: Curriculum Team Leader - ESOL

Posting details: Posted 11 Sep 2025 13:47; Closes 03 Oct 2025 23:59; Reference 002610

Responsibilities

• Deliver ESOL teaching to adult learners with high literacy needs, including asylum seekers, refugees, and economic migrants.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of how to improve English reading and writing skills for learners with low level literacy in their native languages.
• Contribute to ensuring an outstanding student experience and achieving positive outcomes for learners.
• Maintain professional development to continuously improve teaching practice and outcomes.
• Work within the college's facilities and policies to support staff and student development.

Qualifications and requirements

• A teaching qualification (DTTLS or equivalent) and a relevant degree, or an appropriate higher-level qualification, with relevant experience teaching low-level reading and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to professional development and delivering outstanding results.
• CELTA or a professional qualification in Literacy (e.g., NPQ/L or equivalent) is desirable.
• Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2 or above is required.
• DBS check and other onboarding requirements are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines for successful applicants.

Benefits and additional information

• State-of-the-art facilities; location in central Croydon with excellent transport links.
• Generous annual leave and defined benefit pension schemes.
• Staff development days, including team development and staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Commitment to an inclusive learning community with flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.

Application and selection

Application Closing Date: 3 October 2025

Interview / Selection Date: Week commencing 13 October 2025

CVs are not accepted; please apply via the Croydon College recruitment portal. We reserve the right to close the advert early if there is sufficient interest.

For security, the post is subject to enhanced DBS check and other onboarding requirements in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.

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The College is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive learning community and welcomes applications from a diverse range of individuals. We offer flexible working arrangements where possible and family-friendly policies.