Adult Learning ESOL Tutor - Nottinghamshire

At Inspire Learning we continue to be very proud of our high-quality ESOL adult learning, designed to meet the needs of our communities across Nottinghamshire. The programme continues to grow, and we are now recruiting for a full-time ESOL tutor to join our team, teaching across the county.

We are looking for a well-qualified ESOL tutor (CELTA L5, or equivalent), a skilled practitioner with experience of delivering successful and high-quality accredited and non-accredited ESOL, both in-person and online, from entry level to Level 2, to meet the needs of groups of mixed-language, mixed-level, adult learners. As well as supporting learners to access and achieve ESOL qualifications, the tutor may design and deliver family learning ESOL.

We are seeking to appoint a tutor with a passion for developing enrichment work to support our ESOL learners and with an interest in working collaboratively with other tutors to develop ways of making other curriculum areas accessible to ESOL learners. Ideally, the tutor will have knowledge and experience of assessment and IQA processes.

The tutor will teach across Nottinghamshire, and online, with an agreed programme of teaching to include daytime, evening and some weekend courses. Inspire is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection. The selection process will be carried out without regard to disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, pregnancy and maternity or trade union membership.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. As such, this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Job Purpose

To plan and deliver teaching and training on accredited and non-accredited learning programmes across Nottinghamshire’s seven districts. To contribute to associated tasks, including learning support, invigilation and promotion. To support curriculum development.

Key Responsibilities

• To plan and deliver an agreed programme of 800hrs per year of accredited and tailored adult learning across Nottinghamshire and online, as required. This will include evening and weekend teaching as well as weekday daytime courses.
• To support learners throughout their learning journey, ensuring their needs are met, by taking responsibility for assessment, learning support processes, quality teaching and learning and end of course evaluation.
• To seek to continuously improve teaching and learning, including positively engaging with quality initiatives and development points, for example following OTLAs.
• To contribute positively to curriculum and teaching and learning development, including active contributions to curriculum teams and relevant working groups.
• To undertake associated tasks as agreed, for example: learning support, invigilation, events.
• To support with programme and curriculum-related events and marketing.
• To take ownership of personal and professional development in line with the ETF Professional Standards for Teaching.
• To undertake appropriate administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• To be involved in producing an annual Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and work positively towards the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• To ensure that all safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to and organisational guidelines are followed, including the Prevent Strategy and to actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

The post holder will work in accordance with all Inspire policies and procedures, Inspire Brand guidelines, contractual requirements, and professional best practice. The post holder will perform any duties or tasks assigned by management required to meet service needs as appropriate to the role. The post holder will assume the role of Appointed Person and/or First Aider as required.

Education and Knowledge Required for the role

• Hold or be willing to work towards a level 4 teaching qualification
• GCSE A to C (4 to 9) or equivalent in English and maths
• Hold or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification
• Understanding of ESFA funded training programmes
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, including the Prevent Strategy
• Understanding of the Education Inspection Framework
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues and legislation in relation to learning delivery
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

Skills and Experience

• Experience of working with adults including those with learning difficulties and disabilities
• Experience of delivering and assessing ASF formula and non-formula funded programmes to a high standard
• Experience of and ability to plan, write, deliver and evaluate ASF formula and non-formula funded programmes
• Ability to effectively review, monitor and offer guidance and support to adults.

Role Dimensions

• To provide adults with appropriate ASF funded formula and non-formula training and teaching, leading them to reach their learning goals and achieve appropriate success on their programmes delivering 800 hours per year including evening and weekend courses.
• Actively promote the Service’s quality of adult learning provision, both non-accredited and accredited.
• Demonstrates effective customer service skills – in person, online, email or on the phone - identifies and satisfies customer needs, adjusting their style with a friendly and professional approach as appropriate for the customer, respecting confidentiality, equality & diversity and prioritises the customer over tasks where appropriate.
• Responds positively to customer concerns, acts to resolve or reassure customers as needed, agrees solutions with the customer or hands over to an appropriate colleague.
• Responds positively to any complaint or suggestion and seeks to resolve it within limits of their authority or hands over to a more senior manager as appropriate.

Deliver the service offer (Competency Level 3)

• Knows and/or accesses information to advise and promote the Inspire Service Offer to all customers – to meet their immediate needs and other services that could be of interest or benefit them.
• Embraces any changes to the offer and any associated changes to processes or working practices positively, takes responsibility for their own development and engages with and makes the most of development opportunities provided.
• Shares feedback about the Inspire offer with their line manager and contributes to meetings, discussions and related activities to ensure service delivery and/or improve our offer.

Communicating well (Competency Level 3)

• Communicates clearly and effectively in person, on the phone and in writing respectfully and in a style appropriate to the person and situation and uses and engages with Inspire’s online communications.
• Communicates effectively in a meeting or other group situation, respectfully and in a style appropriate to the group and situation with a solutions-based / can-do approach.
• Debates, positively challenges and/or discusses issues with colleagues and line manager, sharing views and acknowledging and respecting the views of others, seeks to reach agreement and respects the final decision made.

Working together (Competency Level 2)

• Adopts a friendly, helpful, supportive and respectful manner when working with others.
• Acts in a way that shows they are trustworthy, reliable and transparent in their dealings with others, respecting privacy and confidentiality as appropriate.

Leading the way (Competency Level 2)

• Incorporates the spirit of Inspire’s mission, vision and values in the work they do with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, plays their part in implementing Inspire policies and procedures and management decisions.
• Articulates and shares Inspire’s mission, vision and values to enthuse and focus the efforts of colleagues.

Working efficiently and cost effectively (Competency Level 3)

• Uses Inspire resources and their time effectively to meet service demand, objectives and/or targets.
• Plans ahead, making best use of time and resources available to achieve service delivery, maximising the use of technology available, minimising unnecessary travel or waste, prioritising work and working within spending limits.
• Resolves competing or conflicting demand for resources and time effectively to meet the needs of themselves, colleagues and customers.

Skills and qualifications (Competency Level 4)

• GCSE (Grades 1-31 [previously D-G]) or Level 1 Diploma (Foundation) Including: Good verbal communication skills – willing to or working towards Level 2 English and Maths GCSE (Grades 4-91 [previously A-C]) Inc. English and Maths or Level 2 Diploma (1st Diploma) Including: Demonstrable IT Skills (Inspire Recruitment Activity/test).
• Use of Internet – information searching Microsoft Office – Basic Skills Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A level / A2 Level / AS level or Level 3 Extended Diploma or Level 3 National Certificate Newly Qualified or working towards: Diploma or Service Specific qualification or relevant HNC or Experienced Qualified (3 years or more): Diploma or Service Specific qualification or relevant HNC.