Coventry City Council
Lead Tutor - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
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Lead Tutor - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Our Values
In line with our One Coventry Values, we strive for an inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse communities to foster equity and respect across our workforce.
Our Values:
- Open and fair: Fair, open, and transparent operations.
- Nurture and develop: Helping and encouraging everyone to achieve their best.
- Engage and empower: Talking and listening to others while working collaboratively.
- Create and innovate: Embraces new ways of working to continuously improve.
- Own and be accountable: Ensuring teamwork delivers excellent services for residents.
- Value and respect: Putting diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
We value diverse perspectives and commit to creating a workplace culture free from discrimination and bias.
The Adult Education Service
Part of Coventry City Council, the Adult Education Service provides:
- Long courses in:
- English
- Maths
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- ICT/Digital
- Vocational subjects (e.g., Early Years) for residents aged 19+ (with a focus on high-needs individuals)
- Support for adults with learning disabilities
- Short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness, and family learning
- A study programme for young people
Work-based learning includes:
- Apprenticeships in Nursery Workers, Teaching Assistants, Leadership/Management, and Customer Care
- Job Readiness support through the Council’s Job Shop
Delivery locations: Mostly centered at Southfields Old School (CV1 5EJ) and at around 25 sites across Coventry, targeting areas of highest need.
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Job Role: 2 x ESOL Lead Tutor Roles (1 permanent, 1 12-month fixed-term)
Opportunity: Lead high-quality ESOL adult learning programmes in Coventry, delivering early-years education, job training, leaning support structures, and team mentoring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach & Mentor: Lead ESOL sessions, mentor colleagues, and coordinate Learning Support Assistants/volunteers.
- Learner Support: Advocate for inclusion, break down barriers to learning, address safeguarding concerns, and signpost learners to external help (e.g., housing, employment).
- Quality Assurance: Conduct learner feedback surveys and focus groups, share case studies, and support Internal Quality Assurance (IQA).
- Curriculum Development: Plan and deliver engaging sessions across diverse learning styles, align with assessment standards.
- Partnerships: Arrange volunteering placements & enrichment activities for progression.
- Tutoring: Supervise ESOL teams, instill best practices in inclusive/trauma-informed teaching.
- Travel: Regular commuting across Coventry sites; year-round program delivery.
Minimum Requirements:
- Qualified with experience: Level 4/5 in CELTA/TESOL, DTLLS/DET/DI(ESOL)
- Adult ESOL teaching qualifications: Proven background in community-based tutoring
- Familiarity with barriers to learning (e.g., pre-literate learners) and inclusion strategies.
- Leadership & teamwork: Managing teams, addressing safeguarding concerns, confidence in digital delivery.
- Commitment to high-quality inclusive education.
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Additional Notes:
- Right to Work in the UK is required (sponsorship unavailable).
- DBS Check mandatory under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
- Accessibility assistance available via Accessibility Page.
Application Support:
- Job Shop offers employment support (email:
[jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk](mailto:jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk)).
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Coventry City Council offers guaranteed interviews for:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Individuals currently in care or formerly in care
- Disabled candidates or those with long-term health conditions
Enroll by meeting minimum role criteria and self-identifying during application.
Benefits & Culture
A Melniejszych East Midlands, which fosters diversity and training opportunities, would be the word. Join us and pursue our Vision:
🏆 To be the best place to live, work and do business
with on-point rewards included as part of our benefits package e.g. childcare vouchers, pension schemes— Our aim is Council excellence: We need the best alleys to improve value + services for communities with 5100 staff.
Interview dates: Starting week of 27 July 2026 or late July 2026.
For full details, view or download in-person the attached documents:
- [Job Description & Person Specification - Lead Tutor.pdf]
- [Coventry City Council Application Process.pdf]
Archive Files/(any notes) reserves the council internally: contact resourcing@coventry.gov.uk
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