Location: Minster

About The Role

Open doors through language. Empower learners. Shape futures. Lecturer of ESOL | East Kent Colleges Group

As a Lecturer of ESOL at EKC Ashford College, you will play a key role in supporting learners to develop the English language skills, confidence and independence they need to succeed in education, employment and everyday life.

You will deliver high-quality teaching, training and assessment across a range of learning environments, working with learners from diverse backgrounds and at different stages of their learning journey.

What you will do

Teach, train and assess ESOL learners, ensuring engaging and inclusive learning experiences
Support learners to achieve their maximum potential through tailored guidance and support
Design, deliver and evaluate ESOL study programmes and courses
Lead on designated programmes or courses where appropriate
Monitor learner progress and contribute to positive outcomes and achievement

What you will bring

A passion for ESOL and inclusive education
Experience of teaching and assessing ESOL learners
The ability to plan engaging lessons that meet a wide range of learner needs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A learner-centred approach with a focus on progress and achievement

Why join EKC Group

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on learners’ lives
A supportive and inclusive working environment
Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
The chance to work within a diverse and vibrant college community

This is a rewarding opportunity for an ESOL professional who is motivated by learner success and committed to delivering high-quality education.

Hours per week: 18.5

Salary: £18,055 up to £19,780

We pride ourselves in the support we can give those who are new to teaching, with ongoing training and coaching through our Teacher Academy. If you do not have any teaching experience or teacher qualifications but have a passion for sharing your knowledge and would like to be considered for this teaching role please apply.

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Take a look at our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group.

About You

You are highly organised, creative and passionate about teaching, with the ability to plan and deliver engaging, innovative lessons that bring learning to life. Your strong interpersonal skills help you build positive relationships with learners and create an inclusive, supportive classroom environment.

You enjoy assessing and tracking learner progress, using this insight to plan timely interventions and ensure every student develops the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Supporting learner progress is central to your approach, and you are motivated by seeing learners achieve their goals.

Ideally, you will have experience teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and working with young people. However, this is not essential, as training and support will be provided for the successful candidate. What matters most is your positive outlook, empathy for learners, and your ability to manage classes effectively and confidently.

You will be comfortable teaching across a range of designated study programmes and courses from Pre-Entry up to Level 2, motivating learners to engage, progress and succeed throughout their programmes of study.

Applying is easy. There is no need to update your CV. Simply click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we will contact all candidates after the closing date.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role or have any questions, please email

Salary and joining details

Please note that there are two salary scale points for Lecturer positions. All candidates will start at the introductory salary scale point unless certain criteria are met. Lecturers will normally move up to the highest salary scale once one full academic year of teaching for our group is complete. Internal applicants in the same role may qualify for the higher salary scale, although you should seek clarification.

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