ESOL Tutor

ESOL Tutor

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Part time – term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date: 18/09/2025

Advert End Date: 29/09/2025 23:59

Salary: £19,464.74 – £20,459.20 actual salary (£32,061 – £33,699 FTE)

Hours per week: 26

Job Category: Education

Vacancy ID: 286144

Employment Location: Stockton-on-Tees

Post Number: POS005248

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 29 Sep

Further Information

Are you passionate about teaching and learning?

Are you able to ignite the passion and interest of learners?

Are you able to use your teaching experience to support people to develop their English language skills?

Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for an ESOL Tutor to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

In the Learning and Skills Service, we are driven and committed to support Stockton-on-Tees residents and businesses to meet their full economic potential whilst increasing opportunities, prosperity, wellbeing and cohesion in the communities we serve. We have a very clear mission to create a brighter future for all.

Ofsted (2023) judged the service as being a \’good\’ learning provider and we now strive to become recognised as outstanding in all that we do.

In this role you will be responsible for the planning, delivery and quality assuring accredited and non-accredited ESOL courses.

You will have previous experience of teaching and a relevant teaching qualification (ideally TESOL or CELTA).

This is a permanent position of 26 hours per week. However, if you\’re looking for more flexibility, we also have casual posts on offer, which can be viewed here.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.

Please note that this post is subject to a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the recruitment process.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £19,464.74 – £20,459.20 (actual salary based on 26hpw and term time only + 5 days)
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Angela Featherstone – Community Learning Coordinator on angela.featherstone@stockton.gov.uk or 01642 527652.

We are intending to interview on 9th and 10th October 2025 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.

Guidance for applicants

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Supporting documents

• Tutor – JD – PS – KR.pdf (372.95 KB)
• Employee Benefits Leaflet.pdf (193.29 KB)
• SBC Values and Behaviours Statement – 2025.pdf (330.4 KB)

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Are you passionate about teaching and learning? Are you able to ignite the passion and interest of learners? Are you able to use your teaching experience to support people to develop their English language skills? You will have previous experience of teaching and a relevant teaching qualification (ideally TESOL or CELTA).

Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for an ESOL Tutor to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. In the Learning and Skills Service, we are driven and committed to support Stockton-on-Tees residents and businesses to meet their full economic potential whilst increasing opportunities, prosperity, wellbeing and cohesion in the communities we serve. We have a very clear mission to create a brighter future for all. Ofsted (2023) judged the service as being a \’good\’ learning provider and we now strive to become recognised as outstanding in all that we do. In this role you will be responsible for the planning, delivery and quality assuring accredited and non-accredited ESOL courses.

This is a permanent position of 26 hours per week. However, if you\’re looking for more flexibility, we also have casual posts on offer, which can be viewed here. For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section. Please note that this post is subject to a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the recruitment process. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work. We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £19,464.74 – £20,459.20 (actual salary based on 26hpw and term time only + 5 days)
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.