ESOL Lecturer

Lecturer - ESOL

Central Bedfordshire College
- Dunstable

Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave. plus Bank holidays, Teacher's Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Note - Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

37 hours per week - 52 weeks per year

Permanent
- Full time

This is a UK based contract
, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK
. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in ESOL to join our Adult and Community Learning and ESOL department at The Bedford College Group.

• ESOL Teaching & Learner Assessment - Plan, deliver and assess ESOL provision for 16-18 and adult learners (day and evening), including interviews, initial assessments, course allocation and progression support.
• Teaching, Learning & Inclusive Practice - Create engaging, inclusive learning environments using a range of teaching strategies and ILT resources, recognising diverse cultural, social and educational needs.
• Assessment, Progress & Quality Monitoring - Track, monitor and report learner progress, participate in moderation and marking, and measure effectiveness against quality, retention and achievement indicators.
• Professional Knowledge & Curriculum Delivery - Apply strong subject expertise, learning theory and curriculum development practices, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of FE, ESOL developments and sector initiatives through reflection and CPD.
• College
  
  - Wide Contribution & Compliance
  - Support cross-college activities, exams and events, maintain accurate administration, and uphold safeguarding, equality, health & safety and training responsibilities in line with College policy.

• Qualifications & Teaching Credentials - Degree (or equivalent) in ESOL/English, minimum ESOL-specific teaching qualification (CELTA/Trinity), GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C/Level
  2), and willingness to achieve DET or PGCE (PCET).
• ESOL & Functional Skills Expertise - Demonstrable success teaching ESOL across a range of levels and ages, including adults and evening provision, with experience of delivering Functional Skills English.
• Teaching Quality & Learner Outcomes - Enthusiastic, self-motivated practitioner focused on achieving outstanding learner retention, progression and success rates.
• Communication, Inclusion & Equality - Strong communication skills with clear understanding of equality, diversity and inclusive teaching practice.
• Flexibility & Mobility - Able to deliver evening classes and travel across multiple sites, holding a full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE Cert Ed information.

TBC

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• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity,…