ESOL Programme Co-ordinator Taunton, England
Job description
Please note that all applications must be made using the official application form. C.V.s will not be accepted.
This is an opportunity for a fixed term contract supporting the delivery of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for resettlement, refugees and overseas workers in Adult Social Care in the South West, until 31 March 2025, with further extension subject to funding availability.
What will you do?
- Assist and contribute to the analysis of regional policy issues , including assembling information, preparing written reports, and suggesting policy responses.
- Undertake research, data collection or survey work within the region to identify where the gaps in ESOL provision are located.
- Co-ordinate ESOL delivery through procurement of identified providers for both online and face to courses
- Co-ordinate train the trainer ESOL delivery through procurement of identified providers for both online and face to courses
- Monitor progress of individuals ESOL training
- Liaise with policy officers from local authorities, government departments, the national LGA and regional and national agencies to monitor the levels of provision across the region
- Support the South West Regional ESOL forum
- Work with schools, colleges and ESOL providers to keep up to date with any issues/challenges/new training available and to maintain the regional ESOL provider directory
What skills do you need?
You will possess strong communication skills, be able to network with key customers including senior managers and work as an effective team member. You will have a teaching qualification and experience of working with English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
You will have the ability to work independently and as part of a small team, so flexibility is important.
About South West Councils
SW Councils is a small team of 28 supporting the work of 29 local authorities across the South West and 100+ Associate members (such as police, fire & rescue services, national parks, schools and parish and town councils) . We support local authorities in information sharing and lobbying on behalf of the South West to try and get a better deal for the region, we also support learning and development activity and provide specialist HR advice. Working at SW Councils is full of variety but also with the opportunity to focus on particular work areas.
A job with us as provides flexibility, fair pay, an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, job satisfaction, training and supports career development.
Who can Apply?
SW Councils values a diverse workforce and is supportive of the needs of all applicants and employees. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have requirements that you would like us to consider to enable you to take part in the recruitment process please let us know.
Applications from people wishing to work part time or job share are welcome.
SW Councils team are currently working a mixture of office working and working from home. The role is office based (with occasional travel) but there will also be the opportunity to work from home at times should an individual wish to do so and this fits with business needs (appropriate equipment will be provided).
What are the additional Benefits?
- Access to the Local government pension scheme
- Flexible working including a flexi-time scheme
- Opportunities for professional development.
For an informal conversation about the role and potential working arrangements, please call Kelly-Anne Phillips on 07834 375719.
The closing date is 12.00 noon on Friday 8 September 2023
Interviews will take place on Friday 15 September 2023
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months
Part-time hours: 37 per week
Salary: £28,371.00-£30,151.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Taunton, TA1 1SH
