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We are seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic and experienced teacher of adults to join our excellent English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) team.

• To design and deliver courses in ESOL which engage disadvantaged and vulnerable Islington residents through using effective assessment tools, innovative course and lesson planning, production of resources and appropriate teaching techniques.
• To fully complete, and submit to deadlines, accurate administrative paperwork related to the organisation of teaching including enrolment forms, registers, completion and achievement data, course folders, course evaluations, and other course and statistical information as required.
• To work with learners to promote regular attendance, punctuality, and progression to further learning and employment, including following up on absences where appropriate.

The ideal candidate should have experience in teaching adults in community settings on accredited and non-accredited courses. It would be our requirement that candidates holds at least Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) or Cert. Teaching English as a second or foreign language (TESOL) and preferably Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (DELTA) or equivalents that includes a pathway in ESOL such as Diploma in Education Training (DET), Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector(DTLLS) or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Islington Adult Community Learning (ACL) offer free courses in welcoming community venues across the borough to help unemployed and low-waged residents develop their skills and confidence.

Islington ACL are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers are subject to necessary safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS and references.

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd January 2023 at 23:59

Interviews: week commencing Monday 30th January 2023

• To teach your subject specialism for no more than 12.5 hours per week in neighbourhood learning centres, schools, children’s centres, small voluntary sector organisations or various sites in the community as agreed.
• To incorporate Digital Skills and employability when designing and delivering courses in your subject area. To engage LBI residents through using embedding and contextualising, effective assessment tools, innovative course and lesson planning, production of resources and appropriate teaching techniques.
• Support the ESOL Team Leader to develop your subject area to contribute to a curriculum that meets the needs of LBI residents and enables them to progress onto further education/ training or employment.
• To contribute to course, area and curriculum reviews to identify areas for improvement including retention, completion and achievement rates.
• To actively contribute to quality improvement processes and initiatives.
• To attend professional development as identified through the Observation of Teaching and Learning process and the appraisal process.
• To complete and record an acceptable level of continuous professional development per annum in line with the Institute for Learning’s membership guidelines.
• To undertake other duties commensurate to the grade of the post.

Additional:

• To use and assist others in the use of information technology systems to carry out duties in the most efficient and effective manner.
• To achieve agreed service outcomes and outputs and personal appraisal targets, as agreed with the line manager.
• To undertake training and constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars and other events designed to improve communication and assist with the effective development of the post and post holder.
• The post holder is expected to be committed to the Council’s core values of public service, quality, equality and empowerment and to demonstrate this commitment in the way they carry out their duties.
• Ensure all the services within the area(s) of responsibility are provided in accordance with the Council's commitment to high quality service provision to users.
• Ensure that duties are undertaken with due regard and compliance with the Data Protection Act and other legislation.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Council’s Health and Safety Policy, Safeguarding, Prevent and relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• At all times carrying out responsibilities/duties within the framework of the Council's Dignity for all Policy. (Equal Opportunities Policy)