Language Lecturer (Various languages) - Variable Hours

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; 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 & University Centre is seeking a variable-hours lecturer in the Adult Learning Courses team to plan and deliver language sessions for adult learners at mixed levels.

The role focuses on developing speaking, listening, reading and writing, with courses typically around 3 hours per week over 10 weeks and teaching across college sites. Fluency in at least one language is required; a teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in at least one language you can teach
• Knowledge of language-learning methods, grammar, vocabulary and conversational teaching
• Ability to explain language concepts clearly to learners at different levels
• Ability to plan engaging sessions that encourage learners to practise
• Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver language sessions for adult learners at different levels
• Prepare lesson plans, learning resources and interactive activities
• Develop learners' speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
• Teach vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and everyday conversational phrases
• Use role-play, group discussion, games and real-life scenarios
• Introduce cultural traditions, customs and everyday life where the language is spoken
• Help learners use the language for travel, personal interests, work or further study
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to different needs and abilities
• Encourage participation, independent learning and confidence in using the language
• Monitor learner progress and give constructive feedback
• Create an inclusive learning environment and uphold safeguarding, equality and professional standards
• Work with colleagues to support adult learning across college sites

Skills

Language teaching

Communication

Planning and organisation

Feedback

Education

Level 3 qualification or higher in languages/linguistics/language teaching

Job description

This is a variable-hours lecturer post in the Adult Learning Courses team at Wiltshire College & University Centre, with work offered as course provision and learner demand allow. The core of the role is planning and delivering language sessions for adult learners at mixed levels, developing their speaking, listening, reading and writing. Courses usually run for about 3 hours a week over 10 weeks, and teaching can be spread across college sites. Fluent speakers and experienced tutors are welcome, as a teaching qualification is desirable rather than essential.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver language sessions for adult learners at different levels
• Prepare lesson plans, learning resources and interactive activities
• Develop learners' speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
• Teach vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and everyday conversational phrases
• Use role-play, group discussion, games and real-life scenarios
• Introduce cultural traditions, customs and everyday life where the language is spoken
• Help learners use the language for travel, personal interests, work or further study
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to different needs and abilities
• Encourage participation, independent learning and confidence in using the language
• Monitor learner progress and give constructive feedback
• Create an inclusive learning environment and uphold safeguarding, equality and professional standards
• Work with colleagues to support adult learning across college sites

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or higher in languages, linguistics, language teaching or a related subject

Experience

• Significant relevant experience, as an alternative to a qualification

Skills & knowledge

• Strong proficiency in at least one language you can teach
• Knowledge of language-learning methods, grammar, vocabulary and conversational teaching
• Ability to explain language concepts clearly to learners at different levels
• Ability to plan engaging sessions that encourage learners to practise
• Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, including the children's barred list
• Online presence review for shortlisted candidates

Other

• Flexibility to teach at the main campus and other college sites as required
• Commitment to inclusive learning and a positive learner experience

Nice to have

• Teaching or adult education qualification
• Experience teaching French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Mandarin or another language

What’s offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site gyms
• Lifestyle discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional development and CPD opportunities