ESOL Programme Lead

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Role Overview

This ESOL Programme Lead position offers a starting salary of £29,498.40 per annum for 28.8 hours per week, with a full‑time equivalent of £36,873 per annum. The role leads a busy, dynamic, and growing department delivering ESOL Skills for Life courses to face‑to‑face learners in Camberley, Guildford, Molesey, and Sunbury Centres, plus remote evening classes.

Benefits

  • 26 days holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years, 31 days after 5 years (prorated for part‑time)
  • Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
  • Generous local government salary‑related pension
  • Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
  • Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health and wellbeing
  • Learning and development hub and wellbeing/lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping)
  • Travel within Surrey to other centres and venues; occasional evening and weekend work

About the Role

As an ESOL Programme Lead you will:

  • Lead ESOL provision in partnership with another Lead, fostering a high‑performing team culture built on collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose.
  • Support tutors to deliver high standards across face‑to‑face and remote learning.
  • Build operational links with Admissions and Exams for accurate learner placement and smooth, compliant delivery of Trinity ESOL Skills for Life examinations across Surrey.
  • Line‑manage a team of part‑time ESOL tutors.
  • Champion high‑quality, learner‑centred provision aligned with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and the service’s Quality Framework.
  • Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning and assessment to achieve consistently positive learner outcomes.
  • Maintain robust quality assurance processes to ensure all provision meets awarding body requirements.
  • Contribute to the strategic planning and development of an inclusive, aspirational ESOL curriculum.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Recognised teaching qualification and substantial experience teaching ESOL Skills for Life with strong adult‑learning principles.
  • Proven experience conducting formal observations aligned with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
  • Success in an Ofsted‑regulated environment, maintaining and enhancing high teaching standards.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and strong IT proficiency to support teaching, planning and QA.
  • Experience in marking and internal verification of vocational qualifications, ensuring compliance with awarding body standards.
  • Valid driving licence and willingness to drive across Surrey; access to a vehicle.
  • Ability to adapt to adjustment needs for candidates with disability or long‑term health condition.
  • Required DBS Disclosure and Barring Service check, to be discussed at interview.

Application Process

To be considered for shortlisting you must provide:

  • A CV and answers to the following four questions:
  • 1. Describe your experience teaching adults in ESOL Skills for Life, including learner types and outcomes.
  • 2. Describe your experience of planning, developing and managing ESOL learning programme(s), including how you met learner needs and organisational targets.
  • 3. Describe your experience observing teaching, learning and assessment, including strategies to support tutors and results.
  • 4. Describe how you have led or supported a team of tutors, learning assistants or volunteers to deliver high‑quality adult education provision.

The advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 7th June 2026.

EEO and Diversity

We are a disability confident employer and guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the positions required; we support adjustments for disability or long‑term health condition. We value inclusion and welcome all individuals to join our workplace.

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Role Overview

This ESOL Programme Lead position offers a starting salary of £29,498.40 per annum for 28.8 hours per week, with a full‑time equivalent of £36,873 per annum. The role leads a busy, dynamic, and growing department delivering ESOL Skills for Life courses to face‑to‑face learners in Camberley, Guildford, Molesey, and Sunbury Centres, plus remote evening classes.

Benefits

  • 26 days holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years, 31 days after 5 years (prorated for part‑time)
  • Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
  • Generous local government salary‑related pension
  • Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
  • Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health and wellbeing
  • Learning and development hub and wellbeing/lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping)
  • Travel within Surrey to other centres and venues; occasional evening and weekend work

About the Role

As an ESOL Programme Lead you will:

  • Lead ESOL provision in partnership with another Lead, fostering a high‑performing team culture built on collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose.
  • Support tutors to deliver high standards across face‑to‑face and remote learning.
  • Build operational links with Admissions and Exams for accurate learner placement and smooth, compliant delivery of Trinity ESOL Skills for Life examinations across Surrey.
  • Line‑manage a team of part‑time ESOL tutors.
  • Champion high‑quality, learner‑centred provision aligned with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and the service’s Quality Framework.
  • Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning and assessment to achieve consistently positive learner outcomes.
  • Maintain robust quality assurance processes to ensure all provision meets awarding body requirements.
  • Contribute to the strategic planning and development of an inclusive, aspirational ESOL curriculum.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Recognised teaching qualification and substantial experience teaching ESOL Skills for Life with strong adult‑learning principles.
  • Proven experience conducting formal observations aligned with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
  • Success in an Ofsted‑regulated environment, maintaining and enhancing high teaching standards.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and strong IT proficiency to support teaching, planning and QA.
  • Experience in marking and internal verification of vocational qualifications, ensuring compliance with awarding body standards.
  • Valid driving licence and willingness to drive across Surrey; access to a vehicle.
  • Ability to adapt to adjustment needs for candidates with disability or long‑term health condition.
  • Required DBS Disclosure and Barring Service check, to be discussed at interview.

Application Process

To be considered for shortlisting you must provide:

  • A CV and answers to the following four questions:
  • 1. Describe your experience teaching adults in ESOL Skills for Life, including learner types and outcomes.
  • 2. Describe your experience of planning, developing and managing ESOL learning programme(s), including how you met learner needs and organisational targets.
  • 3. Describe your experience observing teaching, learning and assessment, including strategies to support tutors and results.
  • 4. Describe how you have led or supported a team of tutors, learning assistants or volunteers to deliver high‑quality adult education provision.

The advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 7th June 2026.

EEO and Diversity

We are a disability confident employer and guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the positions required; we support adjustments for disability or long‑term health condition. We value inclusion and welcome all individuals to join our workplace.

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Posted: May 1st, 2026