Teacher of ESOL
Provisional Interview Date: 20th October 2026
Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration
Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.
Derby College Group is looking for an experienced and adaptable Teacher of ESOL to join our Adult ESOL team. Based at the St James’ Centre, you’ll support adult students from Pre-Entry through to Level 2, helping them develop the English language skills, confidence and knowledge they need to achieve their personal, educational and vocational goals. For any queries, please contact Andrew Parfitt at andrew.parfitt@derby-college.ac.uk.
The Opportunity
As a Teacher of ESOL, you’ll plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that challenge and support students to make excellent progress from their individual starting points. You’ll develop schemes of learning, assess and monitor progress, provide meaningful feedback and maintain accurate student records and individual learning plans. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you’ll help ensure a high-quality and responsive learning experience that supports achievement and progression. This full-time role includes teaching two evenings each week to meet the needs of our adult students.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.
About You
You’ll have experience of teaching ESOL to adults, alongside experience of ESOL curriculum planning and delivering ESOL within a community learning environment. You’ll be a confident and engaging teacher with excellent interpersonal, organisational and time-management skills, and a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment. You’ll hold a recognised teaching qualification, a Level 5 subject specialism, and Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent. Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about helping adult students build confidence, achieve their goals and progress.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.
The Benefits
- Salary of non-qualified teacher £30,549; qualified teacher £34,239 to £45,987 per annum (this includes our recent pay award)
- 35 days’ annual leave, plus 6 College closure days (where applicable) and 8 statutory bank holidays per year.
- Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
- Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
- TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
- Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
- Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
- Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
- Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
- Continuous development and progression opportunities
- Free eye tests with Specsavers
- Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
We are committed to embedding sustainability throughout Derby College Group, from the way we operate to the way we educate and support our learners. We welcome applicants who are motivated to support our sustainability ambitions, help reduce our environmental impact, and contribute to a creating a more sustainable world for our future generations.
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