At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging ESOL sessions and support learners in developing language skills and employability.
- Company: Supportive organisation focused on empowering adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Join us to inspire and transform lives through language and confidence-building.
- Qualifications: CELTA or equivalent teaching qualification and experience with adult learners.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 24 £ per hour.
We are seeking a CELTA‑qualified ESOL/Employability Tutor to deliver a high‑quality, engaging 12‑week ESOL programme for adult learners at West Oxford. This role focuses on developing learners’ language skills, confidence, cultural understanding, and employability through classroom teaching and real‑world learning activities. The learners, primarily from Ukrainian, Afghan and Urdu/Punjabi‑speaking communities, may face multiple barriers to entering the labour market.
Day‑to‑day Of The Role
- Plan and deliver interactive ESOL sessions covering speaking, listening, reading and writing.
- Embed grammar, vocabulary and functional English into practical, real‑life contexts.
- Deliver culturally sensitive and inclusive lessons tailored to diverse learner needs.
- Use a range of teaching methods including role‑play, group work and structured conversation practice.
- Support learners in developing confidence in everyday communication.
- Conduct initial one‑to‑one assessments to identify English language levels, learning needs, barriers, employment goals and experience.
- Develop and maintain individual Action Plans for each learner, reviewing and updating monthly.
- Deliver job‑preparation sessions including job‑search techniques, understanding job applications and adverts, interview preparation and mock interviews.
- Support learners to create professional, tailored CVs and teach workplace English, expectations and communication skills.
- Maintain accurate learner records, registers and progress tracking.
- Work collaboratively with Jobcentre staff, guest speakers and local organisations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised ESOL/TEFL teaching qualification (e.g., CELTA, Cert TESOL or equivalent).
- Experience teaching ESOL to adult learners.
- Experience working with learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Understanding of barriers to employment faced by migrants and refugees.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to plan engaging, learner‑centred lessons.
- Experience in initial assessment and individual learning planning.
Desirable
- Experience delivering employability‑focused ESOL.
- Knowledge of the UK job market and recruitment processes.
- Experience working with Jobcentres or similar services.
- Ability to speak additional languages (e.g., Ukrainian, Arabic, Urdu, Punjabi).
- Experience delivering community‑based or outreach learning.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Flexible working hours.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of adult learners.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
Esol Tutor in Nelson employer: TESOL International Association
As an Esol Tutor at our West Oxford location, you will join a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and empowers adult learners from various backgrounds. With flexible working hours and a competitive hourly rate, this role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals facing barriers to employment, while also providing opportunities for professional growth and development in the field of education.
Contact Details:
TESOL International Association Recruitment Team
