Teacher of ESOL

Changeworknow is part of the Access Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Teacher Pension Scheme

Nursery discount

TOTUM discount card

Railway discounts

Office software access

Wellbeing & support program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Derby College Group is seeking an experienced Teacher of ESOL to join our Adult ESOL team at the St James’ Centre. You will plan and deliver engaging ESOL lessons, develop schemes of learning, assess progress, and maintain records.

The role includes two evening teaching sessions weekly to support adult learners. You will have ESOL teaching experience, curriculum planning expertise, and a recognised teaching qualification with Level 5 subject specialism, plus Level 2 Maths and English or

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching ESOL to adults.
• Experience of ESOL curriculum planning and delivery in a community learning environment.
• Must hold a recognised teaching qualification and Level 5 subject specialism.
• Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inclusive ESOL lessons for adults.
• Develop schemes of learning and monitor progress.
• Assess learning and provide meaningful feedback; maintain student records and learning plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure high-quality learning experiences.
• Teach two evenings per week to meet adult student needs.

Skills

ESOL teaching

Curriculum planning

Adult education

Feedback & assessment

Education

Level 5 subject specialism

Teaching qualification

Level 2 Maths and English

Job description

Provisional Interview Date: 20 th October 2026

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

Derby College Group is looking for an experienced and adaptable Teacher of ESOL to join our Adult ESOL team. Based at the St James’ Centre, you’ll support adult students from Pre-Entry through to Level 2, helping them develop the English language skills, confidence and knowledge they need to achieve their personal, educational and vocational goals. For any queries, please contact Andrew Parfitt at [e-mail].

The Opportunity

As a Teacher of ESOL, you’ll plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that challenge and support students to make excellent progress from their individual starting points. You’ll develop schemes of learning, assess and monitor progress, provide meaningful feedback and maintain accurate student records and individual learning plans. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you’ll help ensure a high-quality and responsive learning experience that supports achievement and progression. This full-time role includes teaching two evenings each week to meet the needs of our adult students.

About You

You’ll have experience of teaching ESOL to adults, alongside experience of ESOL curriculum planning and delivering ESOL within a community learning environment. You’ll hold a recognised teaching qualification, a Level 5 subject specialism, and Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent. Most importantly, you’ll have a passion for helping adult students build confidence, achieve their goals and progress.

The Benefits

• Salary of non-qualified teacher £30,549; qualified teacher £34,239 to £45,987 per annum (this includes our recent pay award)
• 35 days’ annual leave, plus 6 College closure days (where applicable) and 8 statutory bank holidays per year.
• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at [e-mail].

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please note that unfortunately,this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system.Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route.Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are committed to embedding sustainability throughout Derby College Group, from the way we operate to the way we educate and support our learners. We welcome applicants who are motivated to support our sustainability ambitions, help reduce our environmental impact, and contribute to a creating a more sustainable world for our future generations.