ESOL/EFL Lecturer – 6-Week Cover - Cambridge

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LocationCambridge
Salary£200+ per day
Posted27/10/2026
Closing date21/12/2026
Ref6ae0b93e70915
HoursPart time
ContractFixed Term
Experienced | FE Staff | Good School | Lecturer

ESOL/EFL Lecturer – 6-Week Cover

Location: Cambridge and Huntingdon
Contract: Temporary, 6 weeks – sickness cover
Hours: 22 hours per week (16 hours teaching plus 6 hours preparation)
Start date: Monday 2 November – ASAP
Hourly rate: £16.11–£23.71 per hour

About the role

We are seeking an experienced ESOL/EFL Lecturer to provide short-term sickness cover for 6 weeks, starting as soon as possible on Monday 2 November.

This role involves 16 hours of teaching per week, plus 6 hours of preparation time, totalling 22 hours per week. You will deliver engaging ESOL/EFL lessons to learners across both the Cambridge and Huntingdon campuses.

Timetable

  • Monday AM: Huntingdon Campus
  • Tuesday AM and PM: Cambridge Campus
  • Wednesday AM: Cambridge Campus
  • Thursday AM and PM: Cambridge Campus

Key responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver high-quality ESOL/EFL lessons.
  • Teach speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
  • Adapt teaching to meet the needs of learners at different levels.
  • Prepare lesson plans, schemes of work and learning resources.
  • Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
  • Support learners to develop confidence, communication skills and independence.
  • Maintain accurate records in line with college procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the department.
  • Promote an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety and college policies.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

  • A relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
  • A recognised ESOL/EFL teaching qualification, such as CELTA, TESOL, DELTA or PGCE.
  • Experience teaching ESOL or EFL to adults.
  • Strong subject knowledge and classroom management skills.
  • Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
  • A flexible and learner-focused approach.
  • The ability to travel between the Cambridge and Huntingdon campuses.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners.
  • Immediate availability.
  • Fully completed vetting, reference and DBS checks.

What’s on offer

  • Six-week temporary assignment.
  • 22 hours per week, including preparation time.
  • Competitive hourly rate of £16.11–£23.71.
  • ASAP start on Monday 2 November.
  • Opportunity to work across two well-equipped college campuses.

Fully vetted candidates only

Due to the urgent start date, only candidates who are fully vetted, reference checked and DBS checked and available to begin immediately will be considered. Applicants must be able to provide the required documentation promptly and meet all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment requirements.

How to apply

If you are an experienced ESOL/EFL Lecturer available for an immediate start, please submit your CV and details of your relevant teaching experience to marianne@clarus-education.co.uk

 

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.

 

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

 

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