At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and empower young ESOL learners through engaging teaching and tailored support.
- Company: Join Leeds City College, a vibrant community focused on education and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy 44 days of annual leave, generous pension schemes, and wellness initiatives.
- Other info: Flexible working options and opportunities for professional development await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of diverse young people while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Hold a Level 5 teaching qualification and have experience with 16-19 year old ESOL students.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Leeds City College is recruiting a Teacher of ESOL to join our team at North Street, working with full‑time 16‑19 year old students. This role sits within the Adult, Community & ESOL department.
What We Are Looking For
- Ability to lead and facilitate group activities, fostering positive group dynamics, managing conflict, and promoting teamwork, communication and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport, motivate, and empower young ESOL learners at very low language levels.
- Empathy and understanding for the unique challenges faced by asylum seekers, children looked after and those who are care‑experienced.
- Experience working with diverse groups of young people, promoting inclusion and sensitivity to individual backgrounds and cultures.
- Experience working with 16‑19 year olds, particularly those facing barriers such as unemployment, under‑achievement or additional support needs.
What You Will Do
- Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, and learning and assessment plans.
- Teach across the ESOL study programme, including low‑level maths and tutorials.
- Develop the essential knowledge and understanding to teach ESOL learners.
- Create individual learning targets linked to learner study programmes or courses.
- Monitor students to achieve their targets and develop their skills to enable progression.
About You
- Hold a Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, Delta). Celta is not recognised as a full teaching qualification in the UK, but successful applicants can be supported to complete a L5 qualification with the college.
- Have UK ESOL‑based experience, teaching 16‑19 year old ESOL students in UK colleges.
- Have a relevant degree in English or a related field.
Benefits
- Annual Leave: 44 days plus bank holidays (Curriculum and Management), or 39 days plus bank holidays (Curriculum support and business support).
- Pension Scheme: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme and People’s Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
- CPD: Annual staff conference and two additional staff development days. Qualifications including PGCE, apprenticeships, leadership and management courses.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives: family‑friendly policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks), gym (Park Lane).
- Discounted travel: Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle‑to‑work schemes.
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (details discussed with recruiting manager).
Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to safeguarding and welfare of all students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will complete mandatory pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS, online checks and satisfactory references. It is a criminal offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) underpins all recruitment. We aim to promote fairness, respect and equity for every candidate and remove bias from the recruitment process.
Recruitment Agencies
We do not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee for speculative applications submitted by agencies not listed as preferred suppliers.
Teacher - ESOL in Leeds employer: Leeds City College
Leeds City College is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for teachers dedicated to empowering young ESOL learners. With generous annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities, staff are encouraged to grow and thrive in their careers. Located at North Street, the college promotes a culture of wellbeing and flexibility, making it an ideal place for educators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of diverse students.
