Tutor - ESOL

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking an enthusiastic ESOL Tutor to join our Adult Skills Hub in Brighton. You will help both young people and adult learners improve English language skills, confidence and progression into further learning, employment and community life.

Plan and deliver high-quality ESOL programmes, create learning materials, monitor progress, provide feedback, and promote inclusion and safeguarding in all aspects of teaching in a flexible hours, part-time role with a salary

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent.
• Experience teaching ESOL to diverse learners.
• Knowledge of current teaching, learning and assessment practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality ESOL programmes for young people and adults.
• Create engaging lesson plans, schemes of work and learning materials tailored to learner needs.
• Monitor and record learner progress through ILPs and assessments.
• Provide effective assessment, feedback and pastoral support.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding and Prevent in all aspects of teaching.

Skills

ESOL teaching

Motivational teaching

Learner assessment

Education

DTLLS/PGCE

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

Job description

Location Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, Brighton, BN1 1GE

Basis Flexi Hours

Job profile for Tutor - ESOL

Tutor - ESOL

Job details

• Salary £41,177 fte
• Contractual hours 13
• Basis Flexi Hours
• Region South
• Job category/type Adult Learning, Community and Youth Work, Learning and Development, Teaching and Leadership

20/10/2026

Job description

Help transform lives through learning

Are you a passionate ESOL tutor who believes in the power of education to change lives?

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking an enthusiastic and committed English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Tutor to join our Adult Skills Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to support both young people aged 16-18 and adult learners to develop their English language skills, confidence, independence and progression into further learning, employment and community life.

Working within our Skills and Employment team, you will deliver engaging, inclusive and high-quality teaching that supports learners from a wide range of backgrounds, including those facing barriers to learning and progression.

About the role

As an ESOL Tutor, you will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality ESOL programmes for young people and adults.
• Create engaging lesson plans, schemes of work and learning materials tailored to learner needs.
• Support learners to achieve qualifications, improve communication skills and build confidence.
• Monitor and record learner progress through Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Provide effective assessment, feedback and pastoral support.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding and Prevent responsibilities in all aspects of your work.
• Support progression into further learning, training and employment opportunities.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement activities and learner recruitment initiatives.
• Participate in training, moderation, staff meetings and continuing professional development. [4279.Sept2...uages.JDPS | Word]

About you

We are looking for someone who can inspire and motivate learners whilst creating a welcoming and supportive learning environment.

Essential qualifications and knowledge

• A recognised teaching qualification such as DTLLS, PCET, PGCE, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of current teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• An understanding of community learning and the needs of disadvantaged learners.

Essential experience

• Experience teaching, training or tutoring young people and adults.
• Experience of improving learner outcomes and quality of education.
• Experience of applying quality assurance and quality improvement processes.

Essential skills

• Strong teaching and learner assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and administrative abilities.
• Confidence using IT to support learning and develop teaching resources.
• A commitment to delivering an inclusive and learner-centred service.

Why join us?

At Brighton & Hove City Council, we are committed to helping residents develop the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to succeed. You will join a supportive team that values innovation, inclusion and high-quality teaching, while making a meaningful difference to the lives of local learners.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Our values

We are looking for people who:

• Are passionate about supporting learner achievement and progression.
• Champion inclusion and equality.
• Value diversity and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Are committed to safeguarding and learner wellbeing.
• Share our ambition to deliver outstanding learning opportunities for local residents.

Join us and help learners gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to thrive.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.