ESOL Tutor (0.5 FTE

Department: English & ESOL Salary: £28,822 to £34,816 per annum, pro rata (depending on experience)
Grade: Scale 2 Post Type: Part Time Contract Type: Permanent FTE: 0.5 Working Hours: 18.5 hours per week Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 09 August 2026 Reference: RHACC
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Are you passionate about helping adults develop their English language skills and achieve their personal, educational and career goals? We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed ESOL Tutor to join our Foundation Learning team at a thriving adult further education college in Richmond upon Thames.

As an ESOL Tutor, you will have the opportunity to teach a range of ESOL programmes to adult learners from diverse backgrounds. Working collaboratively within the Foundation Learning team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that enables learners to achieve their full potential.

• Deliver engaging and inclusive ESOL lessons to adult learners.
• Teach an agreed annual timetable across a range of ESOL courses and levels.
• Assess, monitor and support learner progress, providing high-quality feedback and guidance.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Support positive learner outcomes, achievement and progression.
• Act as a role model for teaching excellence and contribute to the continuous improvement of curriculum provision.
• Work effectively with colleagues to ensure an outstanding learner experience and high levels of customer satisfaction.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced practitioner who is committed to adult education and learner success.

• A recognised teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards one).
• Proven experience of teaching ESOL to adult learners.
• English and Mathematics qualifications at Level 2 or above.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• A commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and assessment.

• The opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative adult learning environment.
• Motivated learners and a diverse community of students.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A chance to make a significant impact on learners' lives and futures.

If you are an inspiring ESOL practitioner with a passion for adult education, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help transform lives through learning.

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RHACC is one of nine dedicated adult and community colleges in the UK, placing us in a unique segment of the education sector. RHACC was established in 2017 but has roots dating back to 1895, with an emphasis on providing our expertise in learning for wellbeing, skills for life and career development to disadvantaged women, people who have a disability and adults in need of improved wellbeing and career development.

• Pensions
• Uni Days
• Teacher Perks
• Car parking
• Counselling
• Cycle Scheme
• Costco
• Education
• Season Ticket Loans
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Software
• Discounted Room Hire
• Discounted Gym Membership

We are strongly committed to ensure a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do.

We would encourage applicants to apply for the position that they have suitable skills for, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.

As an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which includes:

• Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate
• Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period
• Obtaining two professional references (one has to be most recent employer)
• Confirmation of qualifications where requested
• Health Check

As part of our recruitment process shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media check.