Language & Learning Officer

Action Foundation; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour work week (Pro Rata)

36 days annual leave (Pro Rata incl.银行

EAP & welfare support

Enhanced Sick Leave & Compassionate?

Job summary

Action Foundation is seeking a dedicated role within our Language and Learning service in Newcastle. The post supports volunteers and ESOL learners, coordinating with the Service Manager and the wider team to promote inclusion and opportunity.

The role is based at the Newcastle Office, with hybrid working options and a 35-hour week (pro rata for part-time periods) and a fixed-term contract of 1 year. The salary ranges from £25,470 to £28,121 per year, with a 6% pension contribution.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting volunteers and learners in an educational or community setting.
• Ability to contribute to workshops and inclusive activities.
• Comfort with teamwork and coordinating with a service manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to volunteers and learners within Language & Learning.
• Support the planning and delivery of employability workshops, digital skills, and ESOL classes.
• Contribute to wider team activities and promote inclusion and opportunities.

Skills

Volunteer support

Learner guidance

Workshops facilitation

Tools

DBS check

Job description

This role is part of our Language and Learning service, which supports integration through three key areas: employability workshops and advice, digital skills training, and non-accredited ESOL classes.

You will play a vital role in empowering individuals, particularly those who are learning English, to rebuild their confidence, develop their skills, feel more connected to their community, and move toward further education or employment. Working closely with the Service Manager, our volunteers, and the wider team, you will provide support and guidance to our volunteers and learners while also contributing to wider team activities and workshops that promote inclusion and opportunity.

Action Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly those who have lived experience of migration and language learning. We also have a strong focus on safeguarding in the organisation and a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check will be part of the recruitment process.

Our offices at the CastleGate are situated close to Newcastle’s vibrant Quayside.

The role will be carried out mainly in person, with key working days being Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 09:00hrs till 17:00hrs. a degree of flexibility may still be required with regards to demands of the job requiring some work on other days, weekends or evenings.

About the Role

Reports to: Language & Learning Service Manager

Location: Newcastle Office, NE1 2JQ

Contract: Fixed term 1 year contract (subject to passing a 3- month probation period). An extension to this post may be possible, subject to further project funding.

Salary Scale: £25,470 to £28,121 per annum Pro Rata plus 6% pension contribution. It is our policy to appoint new roles at the bottom of the pay scale, however in exceptional circumstances, this can be negotiated.

Why Join Us

You will be joining a supportive and diverse team and an inclusive workplace. We are happy to accommodate hybrid working, supportive of opportunities for personal growth and offer the following benefits:

• 35 hour work week (Pro Rata)
• 36 days annual leave (Pro Rata incl. Bank Holidays)
• EAP & welfare support
• Enhanced Sick Leave & Compassionate Leave

Action Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly those who have lived experience of migration/the asylum system. We also have a strong focus on safeguarding in the organisation and a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check will be part of the recruitment process.

Application deadline is 17:00 on Friday 2nd October 2026

Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 14th October, Newcastle, NE1 2JQ