Lecturer in ESOL (Variable Hours)

Lecturer in ESOL (Variable Hours)

Location: Campus closest to home location

Salary: Unqualified Lecturer: £22.08 per hour plus holiday pay, Qualified Lecturer: £26.48 per hour plus holiday pay

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking passionate, adaptable and committed Bank Lecturers in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) to support our ESOL provision across our campuses.

As a Bank Lecturer, you will join a pool of teaching staff who can provide both short-term and longer-term teaching cover, support curriculum delivery and contribute to the continued development of ESOL provision throughout the academic year.

Applicants can indicate their preferred campus location: Trowbridge, Lackham, Chippenham or Salisbury.

You will have the opportunity to work with learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, helping them develop their English language skills, build confidence and access further education, employment and wider opportunities.

What We Offer

💷 Salary:

Unqualified Lecturer: £22.08 per hour plus holiday pay

Qualified Lecturer: £26.48 per hour plus holiday pay

🕰️ Contract Type: Variable Hours

Hours offered as required during term time, subject to curriculum delivery and learner requirements.

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free on-site gyms

• Lifestyle discounts

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

• Professional development and CPD opportunities

A flexible and rewarding opportunity to share your passion for language learning and help learners develop the English skills they need to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals.

What You'll Do

You’ll deliver engaging, inclusive ESOL teaching across a range of programmes, helping learners develop the English language skills and confidence they need to communicate effectively and succeed in everyday life, education and employment.

• Teach and assess ESOL learners across appropriate levels and programmes

• Develop learners’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills

• Plan engaging lessons that meet the needs of learners with diverse abilities, backgrounds and language-learning experiences

• Support learners to develop their vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and communication skills

• Prepare learners for relevant assessments and qualifications

• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback

• Adapt teaching, learning and assessment strategies to support different learning needs

• Develop learners’ confidence in using English in educational, professional and everyday settings

• Maintain accurate learner records and assessment documentation

• Work collaboratively with curriculum and learner support teams

• Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement and enrichment activities

• Support learners to progress into further education, employment or higher-level study

What You'll Bring

• Level 3 qualification or higher in ESOL, English, TESOL, TEFL, Applied Linguistics or a related subject, or significant relevant experience

• Strong knowledge of English language teaching and the development of learners’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills

• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills

• A flexible, adaptable and learner-centred approach

• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet a range of language abilities and learning needs

• An understanding of the challenges faced by learners developing English as an additional language

• Genuine commitment to developing learners’ language skills, confidence, independence and achievement

• Ability to create an inclusive, supportive and culturally sensitive learning environment

A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent is welcomed, as is an appropriate ESOL, TESOL or TEFL qualification and experience in Further Education, adult education, community education or other relevant teaching settings.

We also welcome applications from experienced ESOL teachers, English language specialists and professionals with relevant language-teaching experience who are passionate about helping learners develop their English and achieve their goals.

✨ Why Join Wiltshire College & University Centre?

Flexible working opportunities

Choice of Trowbridge, Lackham, Chippenham or Salisbury campus

Opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners’ lives

Supportive and collaborative curriculum teams

Opportunity to teach learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Opportunity to support learners at different stages of their English language development

Professional development and CPD opportunities

Potential for longer-term teaching assignments and future vacancies

Opportunity to contribute to a positive, inclusive and welcoming learning environment

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced ESOL lecturers, English language teachers looking for flexible work, ESOL specialists or professionals with relevant language-teaching experience who are passionate about helping learners improve their English, build confidence and access new opportunities.

❤️ Interested?

We would love to hear from individuals who are committed to helping learners develop their English language skills, confidence and opportunities for progression.

Please indicate your preferred campus when applying: Trowbridge, Lackham, Chippenham or Salisbury.

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the top of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 30th November 2026

Shortlist date: 1st December

Interview date: TBC