ESOL Teacher 19+

Eteach; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds City College is seeking a Teacher of ESOL for adults to enhance their language skills. The role involves planning dynamic lessons and providing support to learners from diverse backgrounds, ensuring a positive learning experience and progression for all students. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant teaching qualification and have experience working with marginalized groups.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes with employer contributions

CPD opportunities including PGCE

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted travel options

Qualifications

• Must have UK ESOL-based experience teaching in colleges.
• Ability to foster positive group dynamics.
• Experience working with diverse groups, especially those facing barriers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare teaching resources and lesson plans.
• Create personalized learning plans for ESOL learners.
• Monitor student progress to enable language learning progression.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Empathy

Education

L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, Delta)

Relevant degree in English or similar

Job description

About the Role

Leeds City College is recruiting for a Teacher of ESOL (aged 19+) to join our team.

We are looking for a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Ability to lead and facilitate group activities, foster positive group dynamics, manage conflict, and promote teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills to build rapport, motivate, and empower ESOL adults at very low language levels.
• Must possess empathy and understanding for the unique challenges faced by asylum seekers, migrants and those who are trauma-experienced.
• Experience working with diverse groups of people, promoting inclusion and sensitivity to individual backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience working with adult learners, particularly those facing barriers like unemployment, underachievement, or additional support needs.
• Please note, successful candidates must be available to teach 2 evening classes per week.

What You Will Do

• Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
• Develop the essential knowledge and understanding to teach ESOL learners.
• Create personalised learning plans to enable all students to progress in their language learning.
• Monitor students to achieve their targets and develop their skills to enable progression.

About You

• You should hold a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, Delta). Celta is not recognised in the UK as a full teaching qualification, but successful applicants can be supported to complete an L5 Teaching Qualification with the college and with department financial support.
• Have UK ESOL based experience teaching ESOL students in colleges in the UK.
• Have a relevant degree in English or similar.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Annual leave:
• Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
• Curriculum support and business support: 37 days plus bank holidays
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:

• Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.