Lecturer in ESOL

Lecturer in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Wiltshire College & University Centre Chippenham Campus

Do you believe that language can transform lives Are you passionate about empowering people to improve their English build confidence and unlock new opportunities in everyday life education and employment

Join a vibrant and diverse learning community where every lesson has the power to make a lasting impact. Youll inspire learners from a wide range of cultural backgrounds helping them gain the skills confidence and independence to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Whether youre an experienced ESOL lecturer or a talented language professional ready to step into teaching this is an exciting opportunity to shape futures celebrate diversity and make a meaningful difference every day.

What We Offer

Salary:
Unqualified Lecturer: 29294 per year pro rata

Qualified Lecturer: 31885 - 40814 per year pro rata (Depending on Skills Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Permanent Part Time 18.5 hours per week 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

Teachers Pension Scheme secure your future with an excellent pension
Generous Holiday Allowance 37 days pro rata paid annual leave 8 pro rata bank holidays
College Closure & Wellbeing Days including a fully paid 2-week pro rata Christmas break
Employee Assistance Programme confidential support whenever you need it
Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses
Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail travel tech and more
Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money and stay active
Professional Development fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
Additional Perks discounted meals hair & beauty services and local attraction offers

A stable rewarding teaching role designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.

What Youll Do

Teach and assess learners across a range of ESOL programmes and levels
Deliver engaging inclusive lessons that develop speaking listening reading and writing skills
Support learners from a variety of linguistic cultural and educational backgrounds
Create a positive and welcoming learning environment that promotes confidence and progression
Prepare learners for further study employment and everyday communication in English
Maintain high standards of safeguarding professionalism and learner wellbeing
Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement

What Youll Bring

A relevant qualification in English ESOL Linguistics Languages Education or a related subject (Level 3 or above)
Strong knowledge of English language teaching and language acquisition principles
The ability to engage and motivate learners with varying levels of English proficiency
Experience working with learners or supporting others in education training or community settings
Experience teaching ESOL or working with multilingual learners is advantageous
A commitment to inclusive teaching cultural awareness and learner success
A teaching qualification is welcomed but if you dont have one yet well support you to achieve it while you work

Why Become an ESOL Lecturer

Make a real difference and enjoy:

A healthier work-life balance
A stable and respected career in education
The opportunity to empower learners through language and communication
A meaningful role supporting integration progression and personal achievement

Help learners gain the confidence and language skills they need to thrive in education employment and everyday life.

Empower communication. Build confidence. Teach ESOL.

If youre ready to take on a fulfilling and impactful role in education wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 23/08/26

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDLOW

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.