ESOL Tutor (Lecturer Level 1)

Coventry City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a part-time ESOL tutor to deliver high-quality English Language Acquisition programmes in Coventry. The role involves teaching diverse learners in community venues and requires a Level 4 ESOL qualification and teaching experience. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. The position offers 16.65 hours per week on a 12-month contract.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience delivering ESOL programmes from pre-Entry to Level 1.
• Knowledge of curriculum practice and adult education context.
• Ability to evaluate learner progress and set individual targets.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL in community venues across Coventry.
• Create an engaging learning environment tailored to diverse needs.
• Foster confidence and support learners' development towards employment.

Skills

ESOL teaching experience

Curriculum design

Effective communication

Culturally competent instruction

Education

ESOL subject specialist qualification at Level 4

Teaching qualification

English and Maths qualifications at Level 2

Job description

Overview

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and strive to create an inclusive workplace culture that is accepting of all and free from discrimination and bias. The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents aged 19+ and target provision at people with the highest levels of need. We offer long courses in English, maths, ESOL, ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. We also offer a wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. In addition, we run a supportive study programme for young people. Our work-based learning offers Apprenticeships in Nursery Workers, Teaching Assistants, Leadership/Management, and Customer Care. We also provide courses for adults seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop. Our main base is Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.

We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry.

Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we aim to ensure our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Role and Contract

What is the job role? 12 months fixed-term contract. This post is a part-time temporary 0.45 FTE post of 16.65 working hours/week, of which 10 hours/week consist of teaching ESOL. This is an opportunity for an appropriately qualified candidate to join the ESOL team within Coventry Adult Education Service. We deliver high-quality English Language Acquisition programmes to men and women from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in Coventry. The role involves teaching ESOL in community venues around Coventry. The postholder will create an engaging and supportive learning environment, tailor lessons to meet diverse learner needs, foster confidence and support learners\' development towards integration and employment.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check.

Requirements and Qualities

• Experienced ESOL tutor with skills to design, plan, deliver and report on ESOL programmes from pre-Entry to Level 1.
• Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum practice and ESOL teaching experience in a community-based adult education context.
• Ability to deliver an inclusive, culturally competent curriculum to raise aspirations for residents from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience setting individual targets and evaluating learner progress and achievements.
• Good understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding and Prevent; proactive in safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults.
• Effective verbal and written communication with a range of audiences; ability to promote Adult Education provision using various methods, including social media.
• English and Maths qualifications at Level 2; a teaching qualification and an ESOL subject specialist qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Willingness to teach in a range of venues across the city and throughout the year; experience with mixed level ESOL groups is desirable.
• Awareness of KCSIE recommendations for an additional pre-employment check; online candidate checks may form part of recruitment.

Equality, Safeguarding and Recruitment

We follow safeguarding guidelines and promote an inclusive environment. If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page. Guaranteed Interview Scheme: we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups who meet the minimum requirements and identify with one of the following criteria: Armed forces and veterans; currently in care or previously in care; disabled or long-term health condition.

Interview dates: Week commencing 13th and 20th October 2025.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit with a history of communities coming together to tackle problems and drive social change. We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. Coventry City Council employs around 5,100 staff from diverse backgrounds. We aim to recruit and develop talented people who focus on customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services, we seek the best people. If you join us, a fantastic rewards and benefits package awaits. For details, please visit Coventry City Council vacancies.