Specialist Teacher Assessor

Havering Adult College

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ESOL Specialist Teacher/Assessor

Grade 7 - pro-rata

18 hours per week

1 year fixed term contract (with possible extension)

Havering Adult College is looking to recruit a dynamic member of staff to join the ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) teaching team. This exciting post will take an active lead in the promotion of the colleges extensive range of ESOL focussed provision including outreach work course delivery and building confidence and self-esteem with those enrolled onto college courses.

Who we are

Havering Adult College offers a wide range of courses in a variety of subjects and venues across the Borough to learners aged 19. We have a strong commitment to Equality and Diversity and welcome learners of all abilities from all backgrounds. Our excellent commitment to safeguarding has been recognised by Ofsted at our last two inspections.

About the Job

The position of Specialist/Teacher Assessor requires an individual with creativity motivation and enthusiasm to support the teaching of ESOL at the college.

You will work with the Curriculum Development Manager to plan create deliver and assess on a range of new and established ESOL courses from pre-entry to Level 2. You will support the learners during their courses and help develop their confidence throughout their learning programmes ensuring assessment records are kept up-to-date targets are met and meaningful feedback is provided.

Courses are delivered during the day and in the evening and could include delivery at various locations in and around the addition occasional weekends may be required by arrangement.

You are expected to actively market the Havering Adult College specialist provision (through attending events assisting in the content and design of marketing materials and having a presence at key locations etc.) to promote specialist learning opportunities.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of Equality and Diversity and an appreciation of the requirements of teachers under the Safeguarding of Children & Vulnerable Adults regulations.

You will be joining an enthusiastic and professional team and will be well supported by our experienced management time you will be providing mentoring support to sessional staff to contribute to our on-going commitment to continuous improvement.

About You

The successful candidate should hold the following essential criteria:

• Extensive experience of teaching ESOL
• Experience of using MS Office applications (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
• Experience of working within deadlines
• Experience of mentoring
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• A Level 4 Teaching Qualification for post-compulsory settings (e.g. CTLLS or CET)*
• GCSE Grade 9 - 5 English and maths qualifications (or equivalent)

*Consideration will be given to exceptional applicants who do not hold but are willing to gain their Teaching Qualification and Assessor Certificate if successful. Details of this can be discussed at interview.

It would be useful for the candidate to also have the following desirable criteria:

• Assessor Certificate (Level 3)
• Experience of working with a range of diverse and challenging learner groups
• Experience of undertaking internal quality assurance
• Knowledge of the local area and the community

You must have the ability to work on your own initiative and have the ability to research produce and use teaching resources to maintain high standards of learning in different environments including the use of e-learning. It is also essential that you have a desire to develop and use new methods of teaching and learning to engage and motivate your learners.

In line with national priorities you will also be expected to support and develop your learners English and maths skills.

Reward and benefits

• We offer a range of courses as part of your professional development

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Relate Achievement

Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

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How to Apply

For your personal statement we suggest you copy/paste the content of your statement from a Word document in case your session is timed out. Please make sure you answer fully all of the questions and evidence how you meet the competencies for the post within your personal statement as outlined in theJobProfile.

Please make explicit reference to your relevant qualifications and experience in teaching adults.

Finally please make sure you choose referees that can comment on your independent work abilities a line manager for example and cover a minimum of five years.

If you have any questions about the postplease contact Cheryl Dower on

All applications must be made online.The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 19^th September 2025; however interest in thisjobmay be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified only if your application has been successful.Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing Monday 22^nd September 2025.

Should you require any help or advice with your online application please contact the Recruitment Help Desk on:

Please do not attach a CV as this will not be considered.

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You will be notified if your application has been successful and invited to an interview.

Additional Information

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