Curriculum Head English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL)
Posted 1 week ago by City of Glasgow College
£55,394 Per year
Undetermined
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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Curriculum Head for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at City of Glasgow College is responsible for leading and managing the ESOL curriculum area, ensuring high-quality delivery of learning and teaching. This permanent, full-time role involves collaboration with the Associate Dean and other curriculum heads to develop the curriculum in alignment with the college's strategic direction. The successful candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in ESOL curriculum management and innovative teaching methods. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the college's goals, including recruitment and employability skills development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the development of the ESOL curriculum area.
- Ensure high standards of learning and teaching delivery.
- Manage and develop the curriculum offer in line with the college's strategic direction.
- Implement coherent academic guidance systems.
- Attract diverse funding streams for the curriculum.
- Evidence creative and innovative methods of learning and teaching.
- Contribute to recruitment, retention, and employability skills development.
- Manage staff effectively in the ESOL/EFL curriculum delivery.
Key Skills:
- Relevant degree and/or professional qualification.
- Full teaching qualification (TQFE or equivalent).
- DipTESOL / DELTA qualification is desirable.
- Experience in ESOL/EFL curriculum management.
- Good IT skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident decision-making abilities.
- Ability to assess and present complex information clearly.
Salary (Rate): £55,394 yearly
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
3423 - Curriculum Head English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) JOB VACANCY INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
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Curriculum Head English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Permanent Full Time (35 hours per week) £55,394 per annum
A vacancy has arisen within the Faculty of Education & Humanities for a Curriculum Head in our ESOL team. City of Glasgow College deliver a range of ESOL pathways for a diverse group of learners. Working with the Associate Dean, alongside two other ESOL Curriculum Heads, the successful candidate will lead and manage the development of the ESOL curriculum area to ensure that the delivery of learning and teaching is of the highest standard and responsive to the needs of the students. You will manage and develop the curriculum offer in line with the Colleges strategic direction, ensuring that coherent academic guidance systems are in place and that the curriculum has the flexibility to attract diverse funding streams.
You will hold a relevant degree and/or appropriate professional qualification along with a full teaching qualification (TQFE or equivalent). As this position is subject specific, having DipTESOL / DELTA is particularly relevant to this role. Previous experience of the direct management of ESOL/EFL curriculum delivery and development including the effective development, deployment and management of staff is desirable. You will be able to evidence creative and innovative methods of learning and teaching and a contribution to wider organisational aims i.e. recruitment/retention, employability skills development and securing diverse sources of funding. The successful candidate will have good IT skills, strong communication skills both written and verbal, be confident in decision-making with the ability to assess and present complex information clearly and effectively. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotlands leading colleges with access to excellent development opportunities within a motivated skilled workforce. Our modern City and Riverside campuses provide an excellent working and learning environment.
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For a detailed post description click here and to apply for the above vacancy please visit the job vacancies section on the College website at www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk Please note CVs will not be accepted. Applications Close No Later Than Midnight Tuesday 12th August 2025. Vacancy Ref: 3423 LNKD1_UKTJ