Trainer/assessor

**Locations: Middlesbrough (Tees Valley Coverage)**

**Programme: Refugee Employability Programme**

**Starting Salary: £26,500 **_(Dependant on experience)_

**About the role**:You will be responsible for helping non-native English speakers develop their language skills. You will work closely with individuals or small groups, tailoring your teaching approach to meet their specific needs and abilitiesand move them closer to their personal goals, and/or closer to employment.

**Role themes**: People Motivation | Training and Delivery | Quality & Continuous Improvement

**Required criteria**:

- Previous experience in teaching ESOL/ESL to individuals or small groups.
- TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), TESOL, or CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) certification.
- Plan and deliver effective English language lessons to students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, focusing on all language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
- Awareness and respect for cultural diversity, with the ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for learners from different backgrounds.
- Comfortable using instructional technology tools and resources to enhance language instruction and engage learners in digital learning environments.

**Desirable criteria**:

- Bachelor's degree in Education, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Linguistics, or a related field.
- Training qualification such as PTTLS, Education & Training or CAVA (or willingness to work towards one within the role.)
- Experience creating engaging and interactive lesson plans that align with the learners’ language goals, incorporating a variety of teaching materials, resources, and activities.
- Previous work with diverse student populations

**About the successful applicant**:

- Thrive in a people-centric environment
- Interest in self-development
- Values driven
- Compassionate with a true desire for helping people succeed
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Sharing ideas and best practice will come naturally to you
- Will go the extra mile to get the job done to the highest of standards

**More details about the role**:
People Motivation
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes language acquisition, encourages learners participation, and builds confidence in using English.
- Identify and address the unique learning needs of each learner, offering personalised support to help them overcome language barriers and achieve their learning objectives.
- Outstanding people skills with the ability to negotiate and motivate through action.
- Able to identify and deploy effective solutions to ensure all learners can achieve.
- Possess a true passion for supporting and positively impacting the lives of others.
- You will be comfortable supporting a diverse range of individuals on a 1-2-1 basis or in groups and have very strong engagement and communication skills.

Training and Delivery
- Conduct initial assessments to determine learners’ language proficiency levels and identify areas for improvement. Regularly evaluate learner progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Effectively manage varying sized groups of learners, being able to adapt to various learning styles.
- Full responsibility of delivering innovative training solutions, based on local priorities and contractual requirements.
- Feedback on training materials, identifying new and creative ways to engage learners

Quality & Continuous Improvement
- A commitment to continuous professional growth and staying updated on language teaching methodologies, resources, and technology.
- Continuously engage in professional development activities to stay informed about current trends, research, and best practices in ESOL instruction.

**NB**: All applicants must obtain a Disclosure Check on successful appointment (cost reimbursed).

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £26,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person