Lecturer - ESOL

Location: Tresham College – Across Northamptonshire Sites

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave (Pro-Rata) plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 29.6 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Part Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in ESOL to join our Adult and Community Learning and ESOL department at The Bedford College Group. As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• ESOL Teaching & Learner Assessment – Plan, deliver and assess ESOL provision for 16–18 and adult learners (day and evening), including interviews, initial assessments, course allocation and progression support.
• Teaching, Learning & Inclusive Practice – Create engaging, inclusive learning environments using a range of teaching strategies and ILT resources, recognising diverse cultural, social and educational needs.
• Assessment, Progress & Quality Monitoring – Track, monitor and report learner progress, participate in moderation and marking, and measure effectiveness against quality, retention and achievement indicators.
• Professional Knowledge & Curriculum Delivery – Apply strong subject expertise, learning theory and curriculum development practices, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of FE, ESOL developments and sector initiatives through reflection and CPD.
• College-Wide Contribution & Compliance – Support cross-college activities, exams and events, maintain accurate administration, and uphold safeguarding, equality, health & safety and training responsibilities in line with College policy.

About You

• Qualifications & Teaching Credentials – Degree (or equivalent) in ESOL/English, minimum ESOL-specific teaching qualification (CELTA/Trinity), GCSE Maths and English (Grade A–C/Level 2), and willingness to achieve DET or PGCE (PCET).
• ESOL & Functional Skills Expertise – Demonstrable success teaching ESOL across a range of levels and ages, including adults and evening provision, with experience of delivering Functional Skills English.
• Teaching Quality & Learner Outcomes – Enthusiastic, self-motivated practitioner focused on achieving outstanding learner retention, progression and success rates.
• Communication, Inclusion & Equality – Strong communication skills with clear understanding of equality, diversity and inclusive teaching practice.
• Flexibility & Mobility – Able to deliver evening classes and travel across multiple sites, holding a full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 08 May 2026

Vision & Values

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About Tresham College

Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings. Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Safeguarding

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.