ESOL Curriculum Manager

ESOL Curriculum Manager – London Borough of Hackney

Overview

12 Months Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity

Hackney Council’s newly integrated Employment, Skills and Adult Learning Service is seeking to recruit an ESOL Curriculum Manager to join our 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.

Responsibilities

The role includes leading and managing the ESOL curriculum team and working to develop a responsive and inclusive adult learning curriculum offer in line with Council priorities. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operational delivery of ESOL as well as managing the quality of the curriculum and day‐to‐day management of tutors.

Qualifications

The ESOL curriculum manager should have experience of managing online delivery and/or blended learning and should hold at least a Level 5 Teaching qualification plus relevant subject specialisms. Experience of teaching and managing ESOL is essential. 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 work in a diverse community setting and experience of supporting learners with diverse needs is essential. A good understanding of the Ofsted Inspection Framework within a Post 16 Education setting is essential.

Additional Requirements

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.

Appointment to this post is subject to enhanced vetting checks. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

Application Process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency‑based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

Closing date for applications: 17 December 2025 (22:59)
Interview date: W/C 05 January 2026

EEO Statement

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. 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 underrepresented 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