Lecturer (ESOL)

West College Scotland is modern, inclusive, ambitious and innovative. Winners of multiple awards, including The Herald’s Top Employer Award for our pioneering use of Digital Technologies, we are one of the largest Regional Colleges in Scotland with campuses in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley. We deliver exceptional learning and vocational training opportunities to the West of Scotland region.

Currently we are looking to recruit a Full Time, Permanent Lecturer in ESOL. You will be qualified to SCQF level 9, and will have a Recognised TESOL qualification (Cambridge CELTA or equivalent) as well as evidence of relevant CPD. Candidates must be passionate about supporting and motivating our students. You must be able to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.                                                                                    

You will also have experience of the following:

• Teaching ESOL to adults at various levels and in a wide range of contexts.
• Delivering accredited ESOL qualifications.
• Multilingual and monolingual groups.

We are an inclusive place to work

At West College Scotland we are ambitious about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you've got the right skills and qualifications for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability - visible and non-visible including neurodiversity, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Click here to find out more.

Benefits of working with us

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s sector leading colleges. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Generous holiday entitlement – 62 days per annum pro rata.
• Membership of the Scottish Public Pensions Agency.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (subject to eligibility).
• Opportunities for hybrid / home working, where appropriate.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Access to a dedicated wellbeing team and a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
• Support to enhance your skills through a variety of methods including online learning, coaching and self-directed study.

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Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). All candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK Please note West College Scotland does not provide Visa sponsorship.

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