Job Details:
Bank English Tutor (Caritas Aspire Refugee Education)

Job Description

Caritas Aspire Education works alongside refugees and asylum seekers to assist with their academic and career aspirations. In doing so, help people to rebuild their lives, integrate positively, and give back to their new community.

We need a qualified ESOL teacher who will plan, deliver and evaluate a range of ESOL courses from pre-entry to level 2. You will fully support, assess and progress learners in line with their aims and requirements of the course.

The post holder must have a teaching qualification at Level 5, e.g. ESOL Level 1 and 2, PGCE, PTILLS, TESOL, BED or equivalent and have an excellent command of the English language. You must be able to communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis and in group settings, plus have knowledge of online teaching platforms and IT systems

The hours will usually be between 3:30pm – 7:30pm, Monday to Thursday.

Salary Policy - The pay structure is designed to attract and retain the most talented and dedicated people. The structure is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that salaries remain affordable and competitive

Annual leave - We have an annual leave entitlement of 26 days per year in addition to bank and public holidays. Our annual leave year operates from 1 April to 31 March

Pension Scheme - We provide all employees who earn more than the threshold membership of a pension scheme with Aviva. Currently our contribution is 5% of qualifying earnings.

Life Insurance - Twice annual salary payment for a death in service.

Employee Assistance Programme - We offer employee’s access to an Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured which offers the following support: • 24/7/365 confidential life management line • Counselling • Medical line – 24-hour access to trained nurses • Eldercare, childcare support and access to legal and financial information • Manager Consultancy and Support Service • Critical incident telephone support including stress intervention • Online help and advice for various issues • Health and preventative wellness programmes.

Support, Learning and Development -  We are committed to developing skills and expertise and offer training and support to all employees. Employees are encouraged to develop and are required to attend mandatory training, other appropriate training, participate in supervision, annual appraisals and development reviews.

Policies and Procedures -  We have comprehensive policies and procedures which support family friendly policies including flexible working and work life balance.

Eye Care Scheme - Employees who are computer users have the right to request an eye test, the cost of which will be refunded and if glasses are required for VDU work a financial contribution will be made.

Annual Staff Conference - Staff are invited to attend the Annual Staff Conference.

Accredited Membership - Caritas is a Disability Confident Employer and a Living Wage Employer.