ESOL Coordinator

Overview

Are you passionate about empowering learners and shaping high-quality ESOL provision?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop impactful English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programmes, helping learners achieve their goals while driving excellence in teaching and learning.

As an ESOL Coordinator, you will play a key role in planning, delivering and improving ESOL courses, managing tutors and ensuring programmes meet quality standards and learner needs.

About us

Buckinghamshire Adult Learning is part of Buckinghamshire Council, sitting within the HR & Organisational Development Directorate, and delivers a wide range of education and training opportunities for adults across the county. The service supports personal development, employability, and wellbeing through accessible courses in areas such as English, maths, digital skills, vocational training, creative arts, and community learning. Working closely with local partners, Buckinghamshire Adult Learning provides inclusive, high-quality learning that meets the needs of diverse communities, helping individuals build confidence, develop skills, and progress into employment or further study.

About the role

In this varied and rewarding role, you will take ownership of developing and delivering a dynamic ESOL curriculum across your area. You’ll lead a team of tutors, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and assessment while supporting learners to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will help shape provision that is responsive, inclusive and aligned with funding and quality expectations. From planning accredited courses to driving continuous improvement through self-assessment and quality plans, you will be central to maintaining excellence and innovation within the service.

You will also have opportunities to directly support learning delivery where required, providing you with a hands-on connection to learners and the impact of your work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing and reviewing accredited ESOL programmes to meet targets and maximise funding
• Leading, managing and supporting a team of tutors, including observations and CPD planning
• Monitoring learner progress, attendance and achievement to ensure positive outcomes
• Ensuring compliance with ESOL standards, awarding body requirements and OFSTED expectations
• Contributing to quality improvement plans and self-assessment reports
• Acting as a key point of contact for learners, tutors and partners
• Maintaining accurate records and overseeing course documentation

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description.

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and experienced ESOL professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality adult education and making a real difference to learners’ lives. You will be an organised and proactive individual, with strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and support others.

You’ll bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to engage effectively with learners, tutors and stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds. A strong understanding of the ESOL sector, alongside knowledge of quality standards and funding requirements, will be key to your success.

You will also demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.

You will bring:

• Substantial experience in adult learning and ESOL delivery
• Specialist knowledge of the ESOL curriculum and sector
• Understanding of OFSTED, awarding bodies and funding requirements
• Experience of supporting or managing staff and improving performance
• Strong organisational, planning and ICT skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly

Essential qualifications include:

• Relevant ESOL qualification (CELTA or equivalent; DELTA desirable)
• Teaching qualification (Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent)
• Level 2 English and Maths

For full details on the essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the Job Description.

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Other information

For more information about this role, please contact Jacqueline Wilson at [email protected] for an informal discussion.

Closing date: Midnight on Friday 10^th July 

Interview Date: Friday 17^th July 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Service Area

Our Human Resources and Organisational Development (HR & OD) service is responsible for managing all matters related to employees and represents one of the most valuable resources to Buckinghamshire Council as an organisation. We provide officers and managers with support on a wide range of services, including employee relations, resourcing, and learning and development.

We put Buckinghamshire people at the centre of our purpose as decision-makers rather than customers who are subject to HR & OD’s convenience and we will create tools and processes to enable this way of working.

Effective recruitment is the first step when it comes to establishing a solid workforce. That’s why our aim is to attract and retain talented employees and create a positive candidate journey, through an effective resourcing service.

We strive to hire talent with the right skills and ensure our staff are supported from the moment they join us. Equipping our staff with the necessary resources ensures that they feel motivated to work collaboratively to achieve big things and can effectively deliver the Council’s objectives.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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