ESOL Programme Leader

Oldham; Shaw; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldham Lifelong Learning Service is seeking an ESOL Programme Leader to support the Curriculum Manager in delivering ESOL across all Lifelong Learning centres. The role involves overseeing teaching hours, supporting part-time staff, and ensuring budgets within the curriculum are managed effectively.

The post requires Level 4/5 ESOL specialism, suitable teaching qualifications, ICT skills and experience in the Post-19 sector.

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification at level 4 (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, B.E).
• Minimum of Level 4/5 ESOL subject specialism qualification.
• Qualified to level 4/5 in a relevant subject specialism area and/or willing to achieve within 2 years.
• Teaching experience in a curriculum area relevant to the post.

Responsibilities

• Assist Curriculum Manager to develop, deliver and monitor ESOL across the Service.
• Assist in management and support of part-time teaching staff; deliver contracted teaching hours; manage budgets within the curriculum.
• Contribute to planning and reviewing Self-Assessment Report and Quality Improvement Plan.

Skills

ICT / digital skills

Teaching experience

Education

Level 4/5 ESOL subject specialism qualification

Cert Ed, PGCE, B.E teaching qualification

Level 4/5 in a relevant subject specialism area (or willing to achieve within 2 years)

Job description

Place

Oldham Lifelong Learning Service

ESOL Programme Leader

Ref: 001752

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £36,035 - £38,757 pro rata

Hours: 18.33 per week

Based: Based at Coldhurst Lifelong Learning and working across all Lifelong Learning centres

Closing Date: Monday 19 October 2026

Interview Date: TBC.

Role Overview:

• To assist the Curriculum Manager to develop, deliver and monitor all aspects of ESOL across the Service.
• To assist in the management and support of part-time teaching staff in the team. To deliver the contracted teaching hours to learners and to comply with the administrative tasks and quality assurance associated with the post. To take responsibility for identified budgets within the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist in the development management of the staff team, ensuring the implementation of all Service policies.
• To assist in the identification of new developments and initiatives within the Service.
• To assist with data and financial monitoring procedures.
• To contribute to planning and reviewing of the team’s Self-Assessment Report and Quality Improvement Plan, in line with the Service Plan and Directorate and Corporate objectives.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant teaching qualification at level 4 e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, B.E
• Minimum of Level 4/5 ESOL subject specialism qualification
• Excellent organisational skills will be needed to assist the Curriculum Manager with the development and management of teaching and learning within the Post 19 sector: with Practitioner experience in the curriculum area relevant to the post.
• Relevant knowledge of ICT / digital skills
• Relevant teaching qualification e.g. C & G 7307, Cert Ed, PGCE, B.Ed.
• Qualified to level 4/5 in a relevant subject specialism area and or willing to achieve within 2 years.
• Teaching experience in a curriculum area relevant to the post.

About Us:

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

Our Values and behaviours

By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are ‘Proud, Ambitious, and Together’, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.

We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page.

Our Benefits Package:

At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years’ service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating‑out, eating‑in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups

Inclusive Recruitment:

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer, someone who has served in the Armed Forces, or you’ve participated in the GM Elevate Programme, and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.

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Important Information:

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