ESOL Tutor

Hackney Council’s integrated Employment, Skills and Adult Learning Service is seeking to recruit a 0.5 part time ESOL tutor to join the curriculum team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our hard working and successful team to provide a high-quality provision of teaching to our learners and residents. 

The role includes planning, delivery, assessment and review, providing educational advice and guidance (IAG); alongside course development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for course preparation, marking and evaluation of learners’ work, assessment /examination preparation and feedback. You will be expected to deliver courses in person across a flexible timetable  for classes during both day and evening hours and across different sites, to both beginners and those seeking qualifications.

Tutors should have experience of online delivery and/or blended learning and should hold at least a Level 5 Teaching qualification plus relevant subject specialisms. Experience of teaching ESOL is essential and experience of teaching within a Family Learning context is desirable. It would be an advantage to have experience of working with learners from low levels of English as well as those who have a good command of English.  

You will need to demonstrate the ability to teach to meet a variety of learning styles and support learners with diverse needs as well as a commitment to your own professional development.

The successful applicant will be self-motivated, organised and have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of people. A positive attitude is essential, as is a willingness to work flexibly and to be creative.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we develop provision to meet the emerging skills needs of disadvantaged learners and families, working closely with colleagues in Employment & Skills to play a key part in achieving transformative outcomes for Hackney residents. This role is an opportunity to really make a difference to people’s lives and will be hugely rewarding to the right candidate. Appointment to this post is subject to enhanced vetting checks. 

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications:  8 December 2024 (22:59 pm)

Interview dates: 17 December 2024

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk