Hourly Paid Lecturer in ESOL

Whc Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Luton is seeking an enthusiastic Hourly Paid Lecturer in ESOL. The role involves delivering innovative ESOL courses to a diverse group of learners and supporting their educational journey. Candidates should possess a formal teaching qualification and have experience in teaching essential digital skills and/or Functional Skills Maths. This part-time position offers opportunities for professional development, with a supportive team environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free on-site gym

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Generous holiday scheme

Time off at Christmas

Early finishes on Fridays

Qualifications

• Understanding of ESOL curriculum and delivering courses to various levels.
• Desire to work with 16-18 year old learners and adults.
• Willingness to pursue teaching qualifications if not already possessed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ESOL courses across various levels.
• Engage learners through innovative learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with a dynamic teaching team.

Skills

Experience in teaching Essential digital skills

Experience in teaching Functional Skills Maths

Ability to work with adult learners

Innovative teaching abilities

Education

Formal teaching qualification

Job description

Hourly Paid Lecturer in ESOL

• Posting date: 21 November 2025
• Salary: £32.46 to £35.18 per hour
• Additional salary information: From £32.46 (unqualified) - £35.18 (qualified Level 5 teaching and above) per hour. Depending on qualifications and expertise.
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 03 December 2025
• Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: West Herts College
• Job type: Temporary
• Job reference: 3060R

Summary

The School of ESOL are looking for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified ESOL tutor to join our high-performing teaching team in Luton.

Our ESOL provision includes college and community-based courses, during the day and evenings, from pre-entry to Level 2 qualifications. This role would suit someone with an understanding of both adult and 16 - 18-year-old learners and the ability to deliver innovative learning opportunities across all levels. Experience of teaching Essential digital skills and/or Functional Skills Maths as well as ESOL would be of an advantage.

We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified teachers, who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and have a desire to work with learners. Further Education or community teaching experience and a formal teaching qualification is desirable, although if you are willing to obtain your teacher training qualifications, we would also like to hear from you.

This is an hourly paid role based in Luton. We are currently looking for 10 hours per week across 2 days but there is potential for this to increase to cover ad hoc absence and evenings.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be actively encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on site gym and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

The closing date for applications is 3rd December. Interviews will be held week commencing 5th January 2026.

If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us.

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