Lecturer

Role: Lecturer Adult ESOL

Hours: 21 hours per week

Salary: £21,011.40 - £29,860.20

Pension Contributions: You will be eligible to contribute towards the Teachers Pensions scheme.

Location: Stockport - possible travel to other sites

Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lecturer to join the Adult ESOL team and the Department of ESOL, Lifelong Learning & Skills Development, helping us to achieve our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success.

The Role

• Delivery to Adult ESOL learners
• Teaching and Assessing ESOL and Maths from pre-entry to level 2
• Using a range of traditional delivery methods alongside strong digital skills which you would pass on to learners.
• Involvement in the whole assessment process from Initial Assessment to the IQA Process.

The experience, ability and flexibility to work with adult ESOL learners deliver the full range of ESOL from Pre-Entry up to Level 2 are essential.

About You

If you are passionate about sharing your knowledge, skills, and experience, and have a genuine enthusiasm for supporting adult ESOL learners, there has never been a better time to join Trafford & Stockport College Group.

This role would suit someone who is ambitious, proactive, and able to work collaboratively within a supportive and high performing team. There is potential for progression for the right candidate.

Due to the nature of the role, both experience and a teaching qualification are essential. You will need a thorough understanding of the ESOL Core Curriculum, including progression across different levels and the development of skills within each stage.

A PGCE (or equivalent) with an ESOL subject specialism, or an equivalent qualification, is essential. Experience of working in a Further Education setting and supporting vulnerable learners is also required.

About TCSG: - A Great Place to Work

The Trafford & Stockport College Group has recently entered the next exciting phase of its journey through the merger with Cheadle and Marple 6th Form College. The merger will provide the Group with a unique opportunity to further shape and direct 16-19 and adult across a wider area with campuses at Altrincham, Stretford, Stockport, Cheadle and Marple.

Every year, thousands of students join us on courses that are designed to further their career prospects, enable transition to higher education or simply satisfy a desire to learn new skills and support well-being. Employment at Trafford & Stockport College Group brings many benefits including: -

Benefits

• 54 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous contributory company pension scheme - You will be eligible to contribute towards the Teachers Pensions scheme
• Childcare discounts
• Onsite Costa
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous Professional Development
• Free Parking

All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.

Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes.

If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore at interview with you. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who are invited to attend an interview.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

This position is open to direct applicants only.

We look forward to receiving an application from you.

This role may close early so please submit your application early to avoid disappointment

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