Language & Learning Officer

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); Newcastle (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

6% employer pension contribution

EAP & welfare support

Enhanced Sick Leave

Compassionate Leave

Job summary

Action Foundation seeks a part-time Officer to support its Language and Learning service in Newcastle. This role involves empowering individuals to rebuild confidence and develop skills, particularly in English language learning, through workshops and guidance.

You will work closely with the Language & Learning Service Manager and contribute to inclusion initiatives. The role offers a fixed term contract and various benefits, including a supportive work environment and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting language learning and employability workshops.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to volunteers and learners.
• Contribute to team activities and workshops promoting inclusion.
• Empower individuals, particularly those learning English.

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Part time

Application deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026 - 17:00

Based: Newcastle

Salary: £25,470 to 28,121 Per Annum

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Officer

This role is part of our Language and Learning service, which supports integration through three key areas: employability workshops and advice, digital skills training, and non-accredited ESOL classes.

You will play a vital role in empowering individuals, particularly those who are learning English, to rebuild their confidence, develop their skills, feel more connected to their community, and move toward further education or employment. Working closely with the Service Manager, our volunteers, and the wider team, you will provide support and guidance to our volunteers and learners while also contributing to wider team activities and workshops that promote inclusion and opportunity.

Action Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly those who have lived experience of migration and language learning. We also have a strong focus on safeguarding in the organisation and a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check will be part of the recruitment process.

Our offices at the CastleGate are situated close to Newcastle’s vibrant Quayside.

The role will be carried out mainly in person, with key working days being Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 09:00hrs till 17:00hrs. a degree of flexibility may still be required with regards to demands of the job requiring some work on other days, weekends or evenings.

About The Role

Reports to:

Language & Learning Service Manager

Hours:

16h per week

Location:

Newcastle Office, NE1 2JQ

Contract:

Fixed term 1 year contract (subject to passing a 3- month probation period). An extension to this post may be possible, subject to further project funding.

Salary Scale:

£25,470 to £28,121 per annum Pro Rata plus 6% pension contribution. It is our policy to appoint new roles at the bottom of the pay scale, however in exceptional circumstances, this can be negotiated.

Annual Leave:

28 days + English Bank Holidays Pro Rata

Why Join Us

Benefits

You will be joining a supportive and diverse team and an inclusive workplace. We are happy to accommodate hybrid working, supportive of opportunities for personal growth and offer the following benefits:

• 35 hour work week
• 36 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays)
• 6% employer pension contribution
• EAP & welfare support
• Enhanced Sick Leave & Compassionate Leave