Lecturer in ESOL (16-18)
Fixed Term - Full Time £26,661 - £48,160 / yearJob Overview
We are seeking a passionate and committed Lecturer in ESOL for our 16 to 18 provision to join our team on a full-time, fixed-term basis until the end of the 2026/27 academic year. Reporting directly to the Head of Section, you will play a key role in supporting young people to develop their English skills and achieve their progression goals in education, training and future employment.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking team, with access to professional development and the chance to make a meaningful difference to learners’ futures.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of an innovative, creative and engaging ESOL curriculum for 16–18 year olds
- Deliver ESOL lessons from Pre-Entry Level to Level 1
- Work closely with the Head of Section to design a dynamic and inclusive curriculum
- Ensure the curriculum responds to the needs of students, local communities, employers and external agencies
- Carry out departmental duties in line with contractual responsibilities
- Play an active role in creating meaningful enrichment and work experience opportunities, including sport, trips, visits and guest speakers
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching and learning standards
- Support students to achieve outstanding outcomes and a positive, high quality learning experience at Sandwell College
- Collaborate with external organisations, college partners and local employers to meet the diverse needs of learners
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- A recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above, or be working towards one
- An ESOL subject specialism, or a willingness to work towards this
- Experience delivering ESOL, and ideally Entry Level maths and/or ICT
- The ability to motivate, support and engage mixed-ability learners
- A commitment to inclusive practice and excellent learner outcomes
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.