ESOL Lecturer

Lecturer in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

£27,185 – £41,014 per annum gross pro rata

Contractual hours 18.5

The Role

As a member of the Adult Education Team, reporting to the Head of School, you will deliver English for Speakers of Other Languages to a variety of learners at all levels including international learners, Commercial, Job Centre Plus, NEET or similar provision from outside agencies. You will teaching both full time and part time learners in a range of settings including offsite/workplace/vocational. 

The start date for this post will be week commencing 1st September 2025 (work pattern to be confirmed).

What are we looking for

You should have a recognised level 5 teaching qualification or a willingness to work towards one as well as a Level 5 subject specialist qualification in ESOL or a willingness to work towards.

You will also have experience of teaching in a further education teaching ESOL students, ideally including a variety of settings such as, commercial, Job Centre Plus, NEET or similar provision from outside agencies.

Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice? 

You’ll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to: 

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support 
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Family-friendly policies 
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses 
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices 
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon 
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals. 

Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.