ESOL Section Manager

Section Manager – ESOL - FE College – Permanent Contract – Uxbridge

Post Title: Section Manager – ESOL (Adult & Commercial)

Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £44,969-£48,933 per annum

Start Date: TBC

Location: Uxbridge

Deadline: 25th November 2024

The School of English Language Teaching Foundation Studies (ELTFS) is a highly successful area of the College.  Provision includes full time and part time general ESOL courses for adults and young learners, Foundation Studies, Functional Maths, Job Centre Plus and other commercial work with external partners.

Reporting to the Head of School, as one of two Section Managers you would primarily be responsible for the School’s adult ESOL, Functional Maths, Job Centre Plus and other commercial courses.

You would also manage a team of lecturers, share cross-School responsibilities with other Section Managers, and teach on a range of programmes. 

Qualifications

• A relevant degree/professional qualification is essential, together with an English Language Teaching qualification (e.g. CELTA, DELTA, Dip TESOL, MA ELT)
• An advanced level teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (PGCE, DET or equivalent)
• Minimum Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (e.g. DET, PGCE)

Knowledge and Experience

• Have experience in delivering ESOL courses and have good leadership skills, with experience of supervising a team in Further Education or a similar setting
• Have a background of working closely with external partners and/or of delivering full cost/ commercial courses
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant teaching experience, preferably some in Further Education
• Curriculum management/co-ordination experience
• Successful experience of developing the curriculum and meeting recruitment and/or income targets
• Experience of leading or supervising a team
• Awareness and understanding of pedagogy
• Up-to-date knowledge of the relevant subject area
• Experience of working closely with external partners and/or delivering full cost/commercial courses
• Up to date knowledge of curriculum developments and recent initiatives in ESOL, including the challenges of funding ESOL courses
• Knowledge of and ability to implement the criteria of the awarding bodies
• Successful experience of delivering off site provision

Other

• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Good IT skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• The ability to enthuse and inspire students
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good classroom practice
• Using IT within the curriculum
• Tutoring experience
• Evidence of Continuing professional development
• Self-motivation
• Commitment to learners and learner achievement.

Why Clarus Education?

• We provide interview preparation and support throughout all stages of your job search
• We are a team of experienced education consultants including former teachers
• We are rated 4.9 stars on Trust Pilot
• We provide a quick and simple registration process no lengthy application forms
• We tailor your application and profile to what you’re exactly looking for

Apply for this Section Manager – ESOL role by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

For this position, you must have a Level 5 or above teaching qualification recognised by the FE Sector and also an Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note this role is not suitable for applicants who do not have the Right to Work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship.

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Section Manager – ESOL - FE College – Permanent Contract – Uxbridge