ESOL Lecturer at Cannock College

Job Reference: HR2526-165

Status / Hours: Permanent / Full time - 37 hours per week

Salary: Unqualified: £32,753.97 - £34,306.88 per annum

Location: Cross Campus (To cover Cannock, Lichfield and Tamworth)

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

At South Staffordshire College our aim is to help our learners realise their potential, focusing on careers not courses.  We pride ourselves on developing the skills and knowledge that young people and adults need to succeed in the world of work.

We offer both accredited and non-accredited ESOL courses across Tamworth, Lichfield, Cannock and in surrounding communities.

We are looking for an outstanding Teacher of ESOL with a track record of success, with passion, enthusiasm and flair to join our progressive and forward-thinking team.

The successful applicant will have a subject specialist qualification, a full teaching qualification (PGCE or DTTLS) together with experience of teaching ESOL and or functional skills English.  Newly Qualified Teachers are welcome to apply for the post.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and delivering, an inspiring and carefully sequenced ESOL curriculum to adult groups in college and potentially, surrounding communities.  Teaching will focus on our accredited provision, ranging from entry level to level 2 and the successful candidate will have a key role to play in recruitment via our open days and through effective communication with our Adult Community Learning team to ensure learners progress effectively.

The successful candidate should be confident and able to implement up to date teaching and learning pedagogy, both within the classroom and through online learning mediums.  The individual should have the vision and capability to adapt the curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment to suit the needs of our diverse range of learners, from different geographical backgrounds and support needs, ensuring progress is made.

In addition, the successful candidate will work closely with their English and maths Curriculum Manager, as well as Director of English and maths, to ensure the department continues to move forward in this exciting curriculum area.

All applications must be received by: Mon 3^rd August 2026

Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing: WC 10^th August 2026

What can you expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support.  However, time off is also important.  We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.  We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements.  The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme). 

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.