Lecturer In ESOL

Only FE; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Rotherham is looking for an experienced ESOL tutor. This full-time, permanent role involves delivering the ESOL curriculum and supporting students to achieve their potential in both education and the workforce. Candidates need a relevant teaching qualification and experience teaching adults. The position also offers competitive benefits, including access to a pension scheme and extensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

Teachers pension scheme

Up to 50 days annual leave

Access to gyms and restaurants

Wellbeing support schemes

Career development opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant teaching qualification (Level 5 or above).
• Able to teach basic maths at pre‑entry or entry 1 level.
• Have experience of teaching/training adults in a relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Develop ESOL provision and ensure students reach their potential.
• Deliver the ESOL curriculum to fulfil Adult Education Budget.
• Prepare students for higher levels and vocational skills.

Skills

Teaching adults

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teaching basic maths

Education

Teaching qualification Level 5 or above

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Job description

Job Details

Hours: Full time (37 hours each week, all year round)

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £28,322 to £32,199 (based on teaching experience and qualifications) a year + benefits

Location: Rotherham

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, dedicated and passionate ESOL tutor who will further develop our ESOL provision, working with learners to ensure they achieve their best potential.

You will deliver ESOL curriculum at Rotherham College to fulfil the required Adult Education Budget planned provision.

You will prepare students for higher levels of study (including Higher Education) and vitally for the world of work, developing specific vocational work and employability skills through the curriculum, and by using external/internal links.

You will play a key role in delivering outstanding quality teaching, learning and assessment which will support students to achieve their best no matter what their challenges are to do so, and present yourself as a positive role model to students.

You will

• hold a relevant teaching qualification (Level 5 or above) or be working towards one
• hold an appropriate level professional qualification in relevant subject specialism
• Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or be willing to undertake).
• be able to teach basic maths at pre‑entry or entry 1 level
• have experience of teaching/training adults in a relevant area
• be well organised and able to manage your own workload
• be an excellent communicator to effectively liaise with learners, employers and colleagues in college to ensure that the students on your programmes successfully progress.

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!

Department Info

You will report directly to the Adult Learning & Community Manager. You will regularly report on your objectives to update your Curriculum Team Leader regarding a range of KPIs including (but not limited to) student recruitment, retention, anticipated achievement, attendance and punctuality.

You will be part of a Curriculum and Department team and will work with other teaching staff to develop and share good practice in the area.

You may be required to participate in cross‑college teams or working groups on key projects.

Benefits

• Access to teachers pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 23.68%)
• Up to 50 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in‑house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

About RNN Group

RNN Group's main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider; this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams.

We expect you to be committed to our values too:

• We are Inclusive
• We have Integrity
• We Deliver
• We are One Team

We are OFSTED Good (November 2022).

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and are proud to have been recognised as Investors in Diversity for our commitment to the FREDIE Model (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement). This means you will be working in a supportive environment that encourages, recognises and celebrates effort, achievement and cooperative attitudes. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, faith or disability.

We are also proud to be part of the Disability Confidence Scheme and offer reasonable adjustments to all applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. All new employees will be required to undertake a DBS check and other associated checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance.

Working Hours

The Group’s core operating hours are 8.30 am‑5.00 pm (9 pm on a Tuesday and Thursday during term time). You may be expected to work at any time during these hours to ensure business needs are met.

Legal

All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Closing Date

Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026. If shortlisted you will be contacted within a week of the closing date.