Lecturer in English (ESOL)

Weston College; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a full-time Lecturer in English to support students in developing their English language skills across various ESOL courses. The role involves providing high-quality teaching, tutoring students, and advising them on career progression. Applicants need relevant teaching qualifications, including CELTA or similar. The college offers generous benefits, including holiday entitlement and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

2-week Christmas closure

Potential for hybrid working opportunities

Volunteering Days

Flexible start and finish times

Wellbeing initiatives

Free eye care

Annual staff conference

Qualifications

• Must hold or gain a CELTA or similar ESOL Teaching Qualification.
• Knowledge of current teaching strategies is essential.
• Required to achieve a teaching qualification within two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching across English (ESOL) courses.
• Support diverse students in developing English skills.
• Meet targets for student progress and attendance.

Skills

Experience in teaching English (ESOL)

Sensitivity to student needs

Knowledge of teaching strategies

Education

CELTA or similar ESOL Teaching Qualification

Teaching Qualification (required within two years)

Job description

Curious about moving into teaching but unsure where to start? We'll help you train, qualify, and grow - all while gaining hands‑on experience in the classroom.

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Lecturer in English?

This is a full‑time role working 37 hours per week.

This role is based in our ESOL department; As part of the ESOL team, you will contribute to supporting students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds to develop their English language skills.

Interviews for this role will take place on‑site, at one of our college campuses in Weston‑super‑Mare.

Day to day duties

• Providing high‑quality teaching and learning, across a range of English (ESOL) courses, at different levels ranging from Entry level to level 3.
• Tutorship of students, showing sensitivity to their needs and encouraging the highest possible standards.
• Meeting targets with reference to student progress on programme, for their attendance and retention.
• Providing advice and guidance to students in their progression to enter employment or other courses within the College.

Required skills and qualifications

• CELTA or similar ESOL Teaching Qualification.
• Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies.
• Teaching Qualification*

*If you do not hold a teaching qualification, you will be required to gain this within your first two years of service (with the assistance of the college).

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• 2-week Christmas closure
• Potential for hybrid working opportunities
• Volunteering Days (Up to two days of paid volunteering leave per academic year)
• Flexible start and finish times outside of core hours, 9.30am - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday (only available during holiday periods for Academic staff)
• Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
• Generous pension scheme
• Local and national staff discounts
• Free parking across sites
• Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
• Focus on staff wellbeing
• Wellbeing@weston hub
• Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
• Annual staff conference with guest speakers
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.