Teacher Of Esol And International Students

We are looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic person to join our highly successful and inclusive Sixth Form College. The successful candidate will be a committed, inspirational and dynamic individual with a passion for teaching.

Final date to receive applications: 17 April 2026

Department:
Humanities, MFL & Travel

Location:

Itchen Sixth Form College

Compensation: £33,465 - £51,714 / year

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled ESOL Teacher to join our vibrant ESOL and International Department. The work will be divided between two main groups of students. Firstly, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality ESOL provision to international students enrolled on a range of college-based programmes, supporting their language development and academic progress within a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.

The second role will be on delivering high-quality ESOL lessons to home ESOL students enrolled on a bespoke ESOL programme. You will support their language, academic and social development. In addition to your teaching responsibilities, you will provide a strong level of pastoral care and guidance, taking on the role of personal tutor for two tutor groups and helping students settle into college life and achieve their full potential.

• Plan and deliver engaging ESOL lessons at a range of levels
• Adapt materials to suit learner needs and cultural backgrounds
• Assess progress and provide supportive feedback
• Promote inclusive, safe, and respectful learning environments
• Maintain accurate learner records and contribute to programme development

Contract:

Permanent, 1.0

FTE

Salary:
Teachers Pay Scale 1-9 Currently £33,465 - £51,714

Closing date:
Friday 17th April 2026

Interview date: W/C Monday 20th April 2026

Start date:

Thursday 20th August 2026

Itchen College is a thriving Sixth Form College with a broad curriculum offer to meet the needs of the local community. The college is situated in pleasant surroundings to the east of Southampton with excellent local transport links. Ofsted inspected the college in September 2024, grading overall provision as Outstanding with Outstanding Quality of Education, Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes, Outstanding Leadership and Management, Outstanding Education Programmes for Young People and Outstanding Provision for Learners with High Needs.

The college is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional development. The college has an excellent in house CPD programme for all teaching and support staff including a dedicated programme for Early Career Teachers. The college also has close links with the Southampton Education Forum, the Wessex Group and the SFCA, including subject groups and CPD opportunities at all levels. The college offers a wide range of benefits for staff, including free parking, an onsite nursery, occupational pension schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme and free use of the college gym.

• Deliver high quality courses and successful learning outcomes for students.
• Teachers are responsible for: teaching groups at all levels and across the range of courses offered within the curriculum area, including the preparation and marking involved in each course and the provision of tutorial support.
• Motivating students of all abilities to achieve their potential.
• Preparing detailed schemes of work and course materials to support student learning.
• Undertaking the internal assessment of coursework of those students entered for examination courses, as required by the examination boards involved.
• Encouraging independent learning through the setting of appropriate homework tasks.
• To promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults you come into contact with.
• Ensuring all students are treated fairly, without discrimination and promoting diversity.
• Providing regular, frequent and constructive feedback to students on their progress.
• Maintaining records of student progress.
• Promoting the maintenance of acceptable standards of conduct of students.
• Undertaking the completion of class registers and other administrative tasks, ensuring absences and lateness are accounted for and taking appropriate…