ESOL Lecturer

ESOL – Lecturer
Dumfries | £43,402 – £52,247 Pro Rata | 7.75 hours per week | Fixed Term for 22 weeks

• Membership of the SPPA Scheme
• Up to 62 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
• Opportunities for career progression and personal development
• Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.

Due to the expansion of our ESOL delivery, Dumfries and Galloway College is seeking an experienced ESOL lecturer to deliver Level 3 provision. The programme will run for 22 weeks, week commencing on 4 January 2027 for 7.75 hrs per week

You will deliver and assess high-quality ESOL learning and teaching, supporting learners to achieve their qualification and make progress in their personal development and future employment. You will help create an engaging learning environment and support learners to reach their potential. Learning and teaching will take place online.

You will have a proven track record in the delivery of ESOL programmes and the ability to motivate and support learners. You will have strong organisational and communication skills, be able to manage your workload and meet deadlines, and have good IT skills.
You should hold a CELTA qualification or equivalent and be educated to HND level or above. A teaching qualification and experience of teaching in the further education sector are desirable.

• Teaching for this post will be delivered fully online. Occasional attendance on campus will be required for activities such as training and meetings.
• Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific software/systems
• Adaptability to evolving digital opportunities and willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.

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20th November 2026

Interviews for successful applicants will be held on 4th December 2026

If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.
All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.