ESOL Learning Support Tutor

ESOL Learning Support Tutor required in Chatham, Kent - permanent part time 4.5 hours per week.

Play a key role in our learning support team as an ESOL specialist. MKC Training is looking for a part time ESOL Specialist tutor who is passionate about delivering high-quality support for adult learners and colleagues. They are a growing business, and this role will integrate within a six-strong team of Learning Support Specialists to provide learner-focused, flexible and contextualised support for adult learners on programmes from level 2 to level 7.

Flexible working arrangements: We expect the post holder to work onsite during initial onboarding, then a hybrid work pattern will be available with remote ESOL support sessions and on-site support (based on learner needs, normally Tuesday and Wednesdays).

Excellent benefits which include:

• Six weeks pro-rata paid holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Generous contributory pension
• Funding for continuous professional development and personal growth
• Mental Health and Wellbeing support
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site gym

This is an exciting opportunity to join MKC Training - a company with an ambitious vision: To be the UK’s premier skills development partner, harnessing innovative solutions to equip our clients for the future. They have a long and very successful contract based at the Royal School of Military Engineering (RSME) in Chatham, and are actively growing into new Defence and Commercial markets.

The Role:

Within this role, your work could involve:

• Providing language support to students on trade courses, students on high level technical courses and staff who do not have English as a first language.
• Setting SMART targets, monitor progress and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILP).
• Developing contextualised resources relevant to soldiers, students and staff needs.
• Maintaining CPD and attend relevant training.
• Participating in and supporting quality assurance processes.
• Promoting the use of relevant e-learning and e-assessment tools.

Additional experience / capability to support your application:

• A recognised specialist ESOL Teaching Qualification (Level 5+)
• Experience of teaching ESOL to adults whose first language is not English
• Proficient use of Zoom, Teams and Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience of supporting adults in a technical, trade, work or FE environment
• Experience of producing resources relevant to the needs of students and staff
• A flexible approach to work with colleagues at a range of levels and be adaptable to learner and programme area requirements

MKC Training is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered. They provide support through Mental Health First Aid and Coaching and Mentoring schemes. They are ISO accredited and have a Gold Award in the Medway Healthy Workplaces Programme. They have won several Health & Safety awards and recently won a Princess Royal Award for one of their employee learning and development programmes.

MKC Training is passionate about the success they deliver for their learners, partners, and local communities, empowering people to be ambitious, solution-focused, proactive, and creative thinkers.

Full Job Description is available on request. Closing date 17th June 2025, although this is subject to change allowing for market conditions. Candidates need to provide a cover letter/email and CV.

Armed Forces Covenant: We offer guaranteed interviews to military veterans and their families if they meet the selection criteria. All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service application. MKC Training follows the DBS Code of Practice.