ESOL Integration Tutor – Person Specification

Essential / Desirable
Essential experience and knowledge
  • Experience of teaching ESOL and working to National curriculum standards
  • Experience of working with a range of examination boards
  • Experience of writing Schemes of work /lesson plans and Individual Learning Plans
  • Experience of working within and understanding of the Awarding Body requirements for the delivery of ESOL adult national qualifications
  • Experience of working in a target driven environment and achieving set targets
  • Ability to work independently, flexibly and under pressure
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Proficient effective user of ICT
  • Knowledge and understanding of the barriers inhibiting people from participating in adult and community learning
  • Knowledge of how adults learn and the range of approaches that can be used to support them
  • Experience of conducting initial interviews and diagnostic assessments, knowledge of the range of learning opportunities available to adults
  • Knowledge of current ESOL curriculum developments and ESOL teaching
  • Evidence of recent in-service training
  • Effective communication skills
  • Able to enthuse, communicate well and relate to adults
  • Ability to analyse results and produce individual learning plans, specific to learners needs
  • Experience of working with a diverse Community
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  • Ability to speak community languages
  • Previously undertaken community development work
  • Experience of delivering Citizenship courses
  • Experience of working with and supporting adult learning in community/non institutional settings
  • Knowledge of Family Learning and Capacity Building
  • Knowledge of DDA, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding, Data Protection Act
  • Understanding of a wide range of cultures and culturally sensitive

Education and qualifications
  • Relevant nationally recognised Teaching qualification: Cert Ed/PGCE (Adult Education) or equivalent

NQT/Qualified Teacher status

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  • Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
  • ESOL Level 4/5 qualification

Abilities and skills
  • Ability to establish and maintainexcellent working relationships with participants and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work under own initiative to achieve outcomes and work effectively to tight deadlines.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Understands the need for and maintains confidentiality at all times.
  • Ability to communicate with a diverse range of communities and individuals.
  • Ability to deal with emotionally challenging circumstances.
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  • Awareness of volunteering guidelines.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures.

Traits and characteristics
  • Reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic
  • High degree of self-motivation, initiative and flexibility.
  • Team player with friendly and outgoing attitude to people.
  • An understanding of equality and diversity issues within a diverse and multi-cultural environment with a commitment to tackling discriminatory practices.

Circumstances
  • Willingness and ability to work outside normal office hours, including evenings and occasionally at weekends.
  • Fit to carry out all tasks associated with the post.
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  • A full and clean UK driving licence

JULY 2017