ESOL Lecturer in Minster

Open doors through language. Empower learners. Shape futures.

As a Lecturer of ESOL at EKC Ashford College, you will play a key role in supporting learners to develop the English language skills, confidence and independence they need to succeed in education, employment and everyday life. You will deliver high-quality teaching, training and assessment across a range of learning environments, working with learners from diverse backgrounds and at different stages of their learning journey.

What you will do:

• Teach, train and assess ESOL learners, ensuring engaging and inclusive learning experiences
• Support learners to achieve their maximum potential through tailored guidance and support
• Design, deliver and evaluate ESOL study programmes and courses
• Lead on designated programmes or courses where appropriate
• Monitor learner progress and contribute to positive outcomes and achievement

What you will bring:

• A passion for ESOL and inclusive education
• Experience of teaching and assessing ESOL learners
• The ability to plan engaging lessons that meet a wide range of learner needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A learner-centred approach with a focus on progress and achievement

Why join EKC Group:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on learners’ lives
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
• The chance to work within a diverse and vibrant college community

This is a rewarding opportunity for an ESOL professional who is motivated by learner success and committed to delivering high-quality education.

Hours per week: 18.5

Salary: £18,055 up to £19,780

We pride ourselves in the support we can give those who are new to teaching, with ongoing training and coaching through our Teacher Academy. If you do not have any teaching experience or teacher qualifications but have a passion for sharing your knowledge and would like to be considered for this teaching role please apply.

About You:

You are highly organised, creative and passionate about teaching, with the ability to plan and deliver engaging, innovative lessons that bring learning to life. Your strong interpersonal skills help you build positive relationships with learners and create an inclusive, supportive classroom environment. You enjoy assessing and tracking learner progress, using this insight to plan timely interventions and ensure every student develops the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Supporting learner progress is central to your approach, and you are motivated by seeing learners achieve their goals. Ideally, you will have experience teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and working with young people. However, this is not essential, as training and support will be provided for the successful candidate. What matters most is your positive outlook, empathy for learners, and your ability to manage classes effectively and confidently. You will be comfortable teaching across a range of designated study programmes and courses from Pre-Entry up to Level 2, motivating learners to engage, progress and succeed throughout their programmes of study.

Applying is easy. There is no need to update your CV. Simply click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we will contact all candidates after the closing date. If you would like an informal conversation about the role or have any questions, please email jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk.

Salary and joining details:

Please note that there are two salary scale points for Lecturer positions. All candidates will start at the introductory salary scale point unless certain criteria are met. Lecturers will normally move up to the highest salary scale once one full academic year of teaching for our group is complete. Internal applicants in the same role may qualify for the higher salary scale, although you should seek clarification.

About Us:

Outstanding Ofsted Provider. East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our ‘Strong’ skills grading by Ofsted.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self-declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing. It is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. If you are successful in being shortlisted to interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce. We are proud to hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer. This confirms our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. With any successful candidate, we will explore any reasonable adjustments to a role due to a health need or disability. Similarly, we have a commitment to Care Leavers (Care Covenant Pledge) and to current or previous Armed Forces personnel (Armed Forces Covenant Pledge) with a commitment to interview applicants who meet the positions essential criteria and who have declared this on their application. We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break. We do not engage with agencies for permanent staff and have an in-house recruitment team.