Lifelong Learning Tutor – ESOL

This post is part time (17.5 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 12 months.

Please Note: If you are a current employee of the University of Glasgow, please be advised that the University would consider an internal secondment opportunity for this post. University of Glasgow applicants should seek clearance for release for internal secondment from their line manager before making a formal application.

This is a great opportunity for new Lifelong Learning Tutor – ESOL to join the University’s External Relations.

The University of Glasgow’s Lifelong Learning team is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated ESOL tutor to deliver high-quality English language courses to a diverse range of learners from the forced migrant community. The role involves teaching both online and in-person, supporting learners from beginner to intermediate levels (A1 to B1) to develop language skills for everyday communication, professional and academic environments. You will have a recognised teaching qualification, experience teaching ESOL to adult learners, ideally in a multicultural setting, and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by members of the forced migrant communities. Courses are delivered year-round and may include evenings and weekends. Additional teaching duties may include teaching general English to university students at B2 and C1 levels.

In this role you will assist and contribute to University language provision by facilitating of the portfolio of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and English Language courses within the Lifelong Learning (LLL) team. You will effectively and efficiently undertake the range of duties associated with the ESOL and English Language courses: teaching, assessment and associated administration, to contribute to meeting learning and teaching objectives for these courses.

You will liaise with University staff involved in Sanctuary provision to aid and enable students to progress via ESOL classes to subsequent University provision and study.

Apply online at: www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/appointments/196134

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1. A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2. An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions, benefits and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to working.
4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs for more information.

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