4 month contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• The ESOL Tutor will work within the Adult Learning team to design and deliver high-quality ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programmes, including accredited qualifications, to adult learners across West Sussex. The role aims to maximise adult participation in learning and training by supporting residents—particularly the most vulnerable—to develop language skills, gain qualifications, and progress towards employment, wellbeing, and personal development.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Deliver engaging and effective ESOL teaching sessions, including accredited qualifications, to adult learners.
  
• Plan, prepare, and assess learning programmes in line with curriculum and awarding body requirements.
  
• Monitor learner progress, maintain accurate records, and complete required learner documentation.
  
• Ensure teaching, learning, and assessment meet ESFA funding compliance and Ofsted quality standards.
  
• Work collaboratively with the Adult Learning team, internal WSCC services, and external partners.
  
• Adapt learning to meet the needs of diverse learners and vulnerable groups.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering ESOL programmes to adult learners.
  
• Experience delivering accredited qualifications within adult education or further education settings.
  
• Experience working with diverse and vulnerable learner groups.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Relevant teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, Level 5 or equivalent).
  
• Subject specialism in ESOL.
  
• Strong understanding of ESFA funding requirements and Ofsted frameworks.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  

Additional information to note

• Working Hours: 30 hours per week
  
• 20 hours teaching
  
• 10 hours planning (can be completed remotely)
  
• DBS required.
  
• County Hall North - Chart Way, RH12 1XL
  
• We work on bi-weekly schedule.
  

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.