Lecturer in Digital Skills and ESOL
Zero Hours £22.08 - £30.15 / hourJob Overview
Sandwell College is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Lecturer in Digital Skills and ESOL to join our ESOL 19+ department. This is an exciting hourly paid opportunity, offering up to 30 hours per week, with two evening teaching sessions required.
You will deliver high-quality teaching across Essential Digital Skills and IT, using engaging and innovative approaches to support a diverse cohort of adult learners, including those who are developing their English language skills. The role focuses on building learners’ digital knowledge, confidence, and independence to support progression into further education, employment, and everyday life.
You will deliver high-quality teaching across Essential Digital Skills and IT, using engaging and innovative approaches to support a diverse cohort of adult learners, including those who are developing their English language skills. The role focuses on building learners’ digital knowledge, confidence, and independence to support progression into further education, employment, and everyday life.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching in Essential Digital Skills and ESOL for adult learners within the Adult Essential Skills team
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons from Entry Level to Level 2 in line with curriculum and awarding body requirements
- Integrate Essential Digital Skills with ESOL provision to support learners’ language, digital, and employability development
- Teach key digital topics, including computer basics, internet navigation, digital communication, online safety, and the use of common software and online platforms
- Design and adapt learning programmes to meet the needs of ESOL learners and support learner progression and achievement
- Assess learner progress regularly and provide clear, constructive feedback to support achievement and progression
- Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes learner confidence and participation
- Contribute to curriculum development, assessment practices, learner support, and the continuous improvement of provision
- Work collaboratively within course teams and across the wider department to support high-quality delivery
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Certificate in Education, Level 5 teaching qualification, or equivalent
- A relevant teaching qualification in Essential Digital Skills, IT, or ESOL, or willingness to work towards an ESOL subject specialism
- ESOL subject specialism
- Experience of teaching adult learners in Essential Digital Skills, IT, ESOL, and digital or Functional Skills ICT qualifications
- Experience of teaching Entry Level and Level 1 learners
- Experience of working with diverse learner groups, including ESOL learners
Teaching Qualifications & Salary Banding
To be eligible for our Qualified Lecturer salary banding (£31,837 - £48,160), you must hold one of the following teaching qualifications:
✅ Accepted Qualifications:
- DTTLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- Certificate in Education
- PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
- ProfGCE (Professional Graduate Certificate in Education)
- DET (Diploma in Education and Training)
- DiT (Diploma in Teaching) – if for a vocational subject
If you do not hold one of the above qualifications, you will fall into our Unqualified Lecturer salary banding (£26,661 - £29,998).
❌ Not Accepted as Stand Alone Qualifications:
- PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- CTLLS (Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
- SFHEA (Senior Fellowship)
- Masters in Education
- TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please get in touch.