Are you a current Lecturer – ESOL looking to work in a supportive, forward-thinking college? We’re recruiting for a ESOL Lecturer, Adult Skills to join our team on a part-time, FTC (5 months) basis.

Our Story

Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive.

We have invested over £50m in our facilities over the past nine years, including our East London Institute of Technology, creating outstanding learning and working environments for staff and students alike.

Our ESOL Department, based at our accessible Rush Green Campus, is dedicated to preparing young people and adults to confidently enter the workforce and contribute to their communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Lecturer – ESOL, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences that inspire, challenge and support students to achieve their goals. You’ll play a key role in shaping our innovative provision and supporting learners to progress into employment or further study.

• Plan and develop engaging lessons, including the creation of schemes of work
• Develop and implement learner-centred assessment methods, providing constructive and developmental feedback
• Encourage, monitor and report on the attendance, progress and achievements of students
• Ensure safe working environments for students and colleagues, enforcing health and safety standards and promoting compliance
• Undertake personal coaching and pastoral responsibilities for designated students to support their development and progression
• Keep up to date with industry developments to maintain the relevance and employability focus of the curriculum
• Actively participate in continuing professional development within the education sector
• Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the ESOL curriculum offer

What We’re Looking For

• A recognised teaching qualification with experience of teaching in Further or Higher Education

• Experience delivering ESOL provision to diverse learner groups
• Strong lesson planning and curriculum development skills
• Experience using learner-centred assessment strategies
• The ability to track and monitor attendance, progress and achievement accurately
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting learner welfare
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for upskilling the next generation and supporting learner progression

What’s In It for You?

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary of £29,411 – £38,268 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Generous holiday and pension packages
• Ongoing CPD and strong links with industry
• Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team focused on learner success

Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Please note that all employment checks are made in-line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly.  

Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgment or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged for stating your needs and we want to support you to do your best in this process.