Flexible ESOL Lecturer for Adult Community Learning

Wiltshire College and University Centre; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional development and CPD

Job summary

Wiltshire College and University Centre is seeking a community ESOL lecturer on a variable-hours basis to deliver courses at Salisbury Campus with some teaching at other sites. Sessions cover speaking, listening, reading and writing, plus practical English for daily life, work and learning.

Noting that significant relevant experience can substitute for a Level 3 qualification. Responsibilities include planning lessons, developing resources, monitoring progress and supporting learners' digital

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ESOL teaching methods and English language development
• Ability to support learners with varied English levels, educational backgrounds and learning needs
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan engaging lessons and explain language concepts clearly
• Patient, encouraging and inclusive approach to teaching adults
• Understanding of the challenges learners face when developing English in a new community

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver community ESOL sessions for adults at mixed English levels
• Prepare lesson plans, activities and learning resources
• Develop speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation and conversation skills
• Teach practical English for shopping, healthcare, travel and local services
• Introduce English for employment, workplace communication and further learning
• Use role-play, group discussion and real-life scenarios to build confidence
• Adapt methods and resources to individual learners' needs and abilities
• Monitor learner progress and give constructive feedback
• Support learners' digital communication skills where appropriate
• Promote confidence, independence and participation in the local community
• Create an inclusive learning environment that respects different cultures and backgrounds
• Maintain safeguarding and equality standards and work collaboratively with colleagues across sites
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusive learning and positive learner outcomes

Skills

ESOL teaching methods

English language development

Support varied learners

Communication and organisation

Lesson planning and explanation

Inclusive teaching

Education

Level 3 qualification or higher in ESOL, English language teaching, education, linguistics or a related subject

Job description

Wiltshire College and University Centre is seeking a community ESOL lecturer on a variable-hours basis to deliver courses at Salisbury Campus with some teaching at other sites. Sessions cover speaking, listening, reading and writing, plus practical English for daily life, work and learning.

Noting that significant relevant experience can substitute for a Level 3 qualification. Responsibilities include planning lessons, developing resources, monitoring progress and supporting learners' digital