Lecturer - ESOL

About Newham College:

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways - including 16-18 study, adulteducation, apprenticeships, and higher education.

With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough's largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

The Role;

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiasticESOL Lecturerto join the team at Newham College on afull time, permanent basis. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) across a range of accredited and non-accredited programmes. The role also involves course leadership, student support, and contributing to curriculum innovation, quality improvement, and learner progression into further study, training, or employment.

Key responsibilities;

• Plan and deliver engaging, student-centred lessons that meet diverse learner needs.
• Use a wide range of teaching strategies and technologies to support achievement and progression.
• Provide timely and constructive assessment, feedback, and pastoral support.
• Contribute to the design and development of ESOL courses and resources.
• Undertake course leadership, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support the delivery of work-based and community-based learning opportunities.
• Actively promote equality, diversity, safeguarding, and British values in all aspects of learning.
• Represent the College at marketing, recruitment, and employer engagement events.

Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.

• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or QTLS).
• A degree or relevant professional qualification in ESOL/TEFL (or equivalent).
• Experience of teaching ESOL to adult learners across accredited and non-accredited programmes (including RARPA).
• Strong knowledge of current ESOL curriculum, frameworks, and best practice.
• Experience of supporting diverse learners to achieve and progress.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and continuous professional development.
• Flexibility to deliver across campuses and off-site locations as required.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in EducationAllemployment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred Listcheck, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults.All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College's mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weightingPlease note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range. The salary structure includes progression within the published grades, subject to service, funding, and performance.

Please note that it is Newham College's policy to offer all roles at the entry point of the salary scale advertised. However, based on your qualifications and experience, we may offer a higher starting salary within the specified salary range.