Teacher – Adult Skills Programmes Full Time NEW

Grade B – £28,598 – £34,434 Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 10 hours per week

Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) is looking for experienced teachers of ESOL from Pre-Entry to Level 1 for the academic year 26/27 to ensure that ESOL learners have the best possible experience, achieve the best outcomes and are well prepared for their next steps.

Why work for BAES?

• Work with highly motivated adult learners with high levels of respect. BAES was graded outstanding by Ofsted for Learner Behaviour and Attitudes in June 2024.
• An opportunity to make a real difference to adults who have settled in Birmingham.
• Friendly centres with supportive colleagues.

Successful candidates will be able to

• Plan and deliver high quality learner-centred teaching, learning and assessment which meets learners’ needs, especially additional support needs and stretch and challenge
• Demonstrate a successful track record of impactful ESOL delivery
• Provide advice guidance and support to ensure that learners achieve their long-term goals
• Contribute to the development of schemes of work and teaching materials
• Share and promote good practice
• Contribute to internal quality assurance of accreditation

For informal enquires contact: Pauline Desch – pauline.desch@birmingham.gov.uk

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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