Are you passionate about teaching ESOL? Are you enthusiastic about inspiring and motivating students to fulfil their potential? Do you want to be part of an Outstanding college which offers comprehensive professional development and training opportunities for staff? If so, this is an exciting opportunity for a ESOL Lecturer to join a vibrant, diverse, inclusive and forward-looking college. We have a reputation for providing Outstanding quality of education and support for all learners, and are seeking to recruit a high-quality Lecturer in ESOL to teach learners aged from 16 - 18 and adults. West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London and our vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham have some of the best facilities in the country. We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state-of-the art with good public transport links and free staff parking. We are a values-based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards. At West Thames College we are committed to safeguarding our students. The safety of students continues to be a primary focus. We practice safe staff recruitment and check the suitability of staff and volunteers that work with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The purpose of the post is: to teach English and Functional Skills Maths to ESOL students and to meet the educational and social needs of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees with a varied curriculum. The post will be based in the curriculum area. Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Please study the items in this person specification carefully and when completing your application form try to describe your knowledge, skills and experience in terms of those particular items: 1. Possess a recognised teaching qualification and be prepared to undertake subject specialist qualifications as needed. 2. Have substantial relevant teaching experience in a further education setting in the area of work. 3. Desirable to have some experience of planning and teaching courses in numeracy to students whose first language is not English. 4. Have knowledge of the ESOL Core Curricula and of initial diagnostic assessments. Knowledge of the FS Maths curriculum and the ability to teach Maths at Entry level is desirable 5. Be able to respond to the needs of students form a wide range of learning backgrounds. 6. Be able to work as part of a team to develop the curriculum and contribute to a shared bank of materials. 7. Show commitment to and be able to provide evidence of continuous professional development and demonstrate its impact on teaching and learning. 8. Possess appropriate IT skills relevant to the post, or be willing to undertake training. 9. Possess good oral and written communication skills. 10. Possess a Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2 11. Have evidence of ability to set realistic goals, to sustain motivation, to act independently and to set and meet targets. 12. Be able to work to deadlines. 13. Have an awareness and understanding of Safeguarding, Prevent and how to embed these into the curriculum 14. Have an awareness and understanding of equal opportunities.