ESOL Engagement Officer; FTC

• Salary: £26,931.12 per annum based on FTE £31,143 per annum
• Closing Date:10 September, 2026 12:00 AM

Salary: £26,931.12 per annum based on FTE £31,143 per annum

Cardiff and Vale College is looking for a passionate and proactive ESOL Engagement Officer to support learners studying English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

This is a rewarding opportunity to help learners overcome barriers to education, build confidence and achieve their goals. Working across College campuses and within the community, you will play a key role in improving learner engagement, attendance and wellbeing.

• Support learners who may be at risk of disengaging from their studies.
• Build positive relationships with learners, staff and external partners.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve attendance and retention.
• Promote learner wellbeing and access to support services.
• Organise activities that encourage engagement, confidence and success.

• Experience supporting learners or individuals whose first language is not English.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive and organised approach to supporting others.
• An understanding of the challenges that can impact learner engagement and wellbeing.
• A passion for helping people achieve their potential.

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis in line with the current funding arrangements for the programme. Ending in 2nd July 2027.

The closing date for completed applications is 10th September 2026 at 11:59pm.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot commence until a satisfactory and up-to-date DBS check has been received. The College's Procedure for the Suitability of Ex-Offenders for Employment is available upon request.

Please note that some roles may require registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). Where this applies, employment will be conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the appropriate registration.

Employment with Cardiff and Vale College is also subject to satisfactory references. Before employment can commence, the College must receive two references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted following appointment.

These checks form part of our pre-employment requirements and must be satisfactorily completed before employment can commence.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the learners and communities we serve. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we are committed to the recruitment, development and retention of disabled people, ensuring an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.