Lead Tutor - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Coventry City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational authority in the United Kingdom seeks a passionate Lead Tutor to lead high-quality ESOL adult learning programmes. This vital role involves teaching, mentoring tutors, and coordinating learner support, ensuring an inclusive environment for all. Ideal candidates will have strong ESOL experience and a commitment to supporting diverse learners. This is a full-time permanent position requiring travel between various community sites across Coventry.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality ESOL programmes.
• Ability to mentor and support other tutors.
• Commitment to learner support and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality ESOL adult learning programmes.
• Coordinate learner support and manage a small team.
• Conduct quality assurance activities such as IQA sessions.

Skills

Strong ESOL teaching experience

Mentoring experience

Team management

Commitment to inclusive education

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is 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 age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need.We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas:Nursery WorkersTeaching AssistantsLeadership/Management; andCustomer Care.We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop.Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered 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. Our ValuesIn line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that 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.

What is the job role?We are looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Tutor to join our Skills, Employment & Adult Education Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver high-quality English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) adult learning programmes that support learners to achieve their personal, educational, and employment goals. In addition to teaching high quality ESOL sessions yourself, you’ll lead curriculum delivery, manage a small team, mentor other tutors, coordinate high quality learner support and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement. This role will have a particular focus on the area of learner support and inclusion through enabling the team to break down barriers to learning and coordinating learning support assistant, volunteer and wrap around support for learners. This role will also have a strong focus on quality through activities such as conducting and coordinating learning walks, collecting and collating learner feedback and case studies, leading IQA sessions and contributing to team learning and development. If you’re committed to inclusive education, have strong ESOL teaching experience, and enjoy supporting others to thrive, we’d love to hear from you. This is a full-time permanent community-based role. Travel between learning sites is standard for the role. Our delivery is year-round and this is not a term time only role/position. All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).