VARIABLE HOURS LECTURER – ESOL

Exciting Teaching Opportunities at Stanmore College!
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Are you an inspiring and dedicated educator looking for the perfect teaching environment to shape young minds? Stanmore College is expanding, and we want passionate, skilled, and innovative teaching professionals to join our exceptional team.
With our brand-new, £60 million investment in modern learning spaces, this is the perfect time to become part of our journey. Our new facilities will provide cutting-edge technology, collaborative teaching spaces, and an enriched learning environment, ensuring the best possible experience for both students and staff.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed ESOL lecturers to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons to adult learners and/or 16–18-year-olds. Whether you’re an experienced educator or someone from an industry background with a passion for language teaching, we welcome your application!
· A recognised teaching qualification (or be working towards one)
· Experience in delivering ESOL programmes
· Strong communication skills and a learner-focused approach
· A flexible and responsive attitude to teaching

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title - Lecturer - ESOL
Contract - Variable Hours Lecturer
Job location - Elm Park Campus (Stanmore) & Harrow Art Centre (Hatch End)
Faculty - English, Maths & ESOL
Reports to - Curriculum Manager
Salary Scale - £23.46-£36.53 per hour

GENERAL:

• Participate in open evenings and recruitment activities to ensure that potential applicants and students receive accurate information and guidance.
• Attend promotional events to publicise college and faculty activities and contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of the team’s marketing and recruitment strategies.
• Where appropriate ensure that basic skills initial and diagnostic assessments, are undertaken and that student receive effective learning support.
• Attend team meetings, College and external events as required.
• To participate in curriculum development and new course initiatives within the faculty and wider college.
• Contribute to the overall quality improvement plans and key performance indicators
• Ensure all data is handled in line with General Data Protection Regulations.
• Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and adhere and fully implement the colleges policies and procedures relating to EDI.
• Take appropriate responsibility to provide a secure, safe and friendly learning environment including implementation of the College’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that this commitment is demonstrated in all aspects of the role as appropriate.
  Further education is an ever-changing service, and all staff are expected to participate constructively in college activities and to adopt a flexible approach to their work. This job description will be reviewed annually during the appraisal process and will be varied in the light of the business needs of the college.
  The postholder can be required to carry out any other duties consistent with the grade of the post, at any site on which the College may operate. Teaching is scheduled during the day, as well as on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturdays.
  Closing Date: Monday, 08th September 2025
  Interview Date: Monday, 15th September 2025

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in a relevant subject area - Essential - Application form / Certification
A recognised English Language Teaching qualification (minimum CELTA or Cert TESOL) - Essential - Application form / Certification
Full teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DIT) or the willingness to work towards one, supported by the College - Essential - Application form / Certification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE OF:

Proven experience of teaching in ESOL - Essential - Supporting statement/teaching assessment/interview
Teaching experience in ESOL in a Further Education setting - Desirable - Supporting statement / Interview
Up-to-date knowledge of current methodology in English Language Teaching and how it is best applied to ESOL learners - Essential - Teaching Assessment / Interview
Sound Equality, Diversity and Inclusion practice and how to apply it in the relevant area of work - Essential - Supporting Statement / Interview
A sound understanding of safeguarding and prevent. A commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults and to create a safe learning environment. - Essential - Interview / Application form

OTHER SKILLS:

The ability and desire to engage and inspire vocational learners aged 16-19 - Essential - Supporting Statement / Microteach / Interview
Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written - Essential - Application form/ supporting statement/ written exercise/ teaching assessment/interview
Good administrative & organisational skills - Essential - Supporting statement/ interview
Good interpersonal Skills - Essential - Supporting Statement/ Interview
Good classroom practice - Essential - Supporting Statement / Interview
Good digital skills and ability to use IT to deliver the curriculum - Essential - Supporting Statement / Interview
Commitment to learners and learner achievement - Essential - Supporting Statement / Interview
Commitment to implement College compliance procedures and other policies - Essential - Supporting Statement / Interview

JOB PURPOSE:

The main purpose of the role is to deliver high quality education and training to ensure the retention and achievement of our learners, and to teach, develop, and enhance programmes of study in subjects and courses from Pre- Entry to Level 2, that align with their knowledge, qualifications, and experience.

DUTIES SPECIFIC TO THE POST:

• To deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment on a range of courses in an appropriate area of the curriculum in line with college standards and meet awarding body expectations.
• To implement curriculum and course development and curriculum delivery within the area of work.
• To deliver inspirational teaching and access to learning across a range of programmes.
• To provide assessment opportunities in line with the relevant awarding bodies and requirements.
• To prepare and adapt teaching materials including assignments, reading lists, assessment papers and handbooks to enable all learners to progress and succeed at the appropriate level.
• Prepare and maintain course related paperwork such as project briefs, schemes of work, lesson plans and resource materials for teaching programmes.
• To undertake the necessary administrative tasks required for the effective operation of the programmes in this area to carry out moderation, assessment and verification.
• Prepare assessment plans and schedules and ensure students are aware of your expectations.
• Available to teach on Tuesday & Thursday Evening lessons.