Lecturer in ESOL

Background to the Post

As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.

Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.

For candidates who are not teacher qualified, don’t be put off from applying as WCG will get you there through our Trainee Lecturer programme. The successful post holder will move on to the Trainee Lecturer programme to achieve the required DET qualification (for posts of greater than a 0.5 fraction).

A lecturer is required to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) qualifications at the Warwickshire College Group. This post would suit an individual who has a background in English and has experienced other cultures, and would like to help students to achieve an ESOL qualification. This post would be ideal for an individual with a degree/vocational qualification in English or a related discipline, that would be willing to undertake specific training as required for post-16 education.

Why Work for Us?

Imagine working for an employer that has a positive impact on the lives of thousands of students every year. That could be you.

We offer careers in teaching, educational support and pastoral care and brilliant opportunities within our professional Corporate and Commercial Services departments. The opportunities here are almost endless and can be full time, term time only, part time.

We are one of the largest higher and further education colleges in the country with just under 15,000 students and around 1,300 staff. That’s a lot of people and people are our key to success.

WCG has a comprehensive staff training program, offering leadership training for those wanting to progress and an employee health and wellbeing programme to support our staff when they need it most.

Place of Work- Evesham College

Our Evesham College centre aims to provide practical experience from students' training, with facilities reflecting a real workplace setting. These facilities include fully equipped IT facilities and media suite for Esports and Games Design, Graphic Design and Photographic studio and Hair, barbering & beauty commercial training salons.

Essential Attainments:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant area.
• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English or a willingness to achieve literacy and numeracy qualifications within the first 12 months of employment.
• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
• Previous experience in a relevant area (either commercial, industrial and/or teaching).
• Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.
• Previous successful teaching experience within an appropriate area.
• Proven success in supporting students and optimising student performance.

Desirable Attainments:

• Theoretical and practical knowledge to teach a range of topics in the specified subject.
• A full teaching qualification.

Essential Key Experience & Attributes:

• Ability to deal with challenging students.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to relate well with staff and students.
• Self-motivated and the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good organisation skills and an ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.