ESOL Lecturer

The job requirements are detailed below.

Salary - £29,725 - £37,527 per annum depending on qualifications & experience

Contract - Fixed Term, July 2027

Location - Peterborough

Are you passionate about helping learners develop the language skills and confidence they need to succeed in education, employment and everyday life?

Peterborough College is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Lecturer in ESOL to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to learners from diverse backgrounds, supporting them to achieve their goals through high-quality English language teaching.

Whether teaching in the classroom, online or within community settings, you'll play a vital role in creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences that help students thrive.

• Delivering high-quality ESOL teaching and learning programmes that meet the needs of a diverse range of learners.
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons that inspire students and support excellent achievement and progression.
• Assessing learner work, providing constructive feedback and monitoring progress against individual targets.
• Creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages participation, confidence and success.
• Developing schemes of work, lesson resources and learning materials that enhance the learner experience.
• Delivering tutorials and guidance sessions to help students achieve their personal, academic and career goals.
• Supporting learners with progression opportunities, including further study, employment and work experience.
• Contributing to course development, quality improvement activities and curriculum planning.
• Participating in student recruitment activities, open events and enrolment processes.
• Embedding English, maths and digital skills into teaching and learning activities.

• A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed or Diploma in Education and Training.
• Relevant ESOL qualifications and substantial recent experience within the ESOL sector.
• Excellent knowledge of ESOL teaching and learning practices.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and engage learners from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of using digital technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding learner outcomes and supporting student success.

If this sounds like your next role, please apply now!

• Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.