ESOL Coordinator

Salary - up to £32,000 (depending on experience)

Permanent - 35 hours per week

Hybrid role based in Kingston, with travel to neighbouring boroughs and some remote work

We are currently looking for a motivated, dynamic, and flexible individual with experience in the community, voluntary, or education sectors to join our team. You should have a background of working with people with diverse communities who have limited English. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in assessing learners for ESOL, coordinating and supervising volunteers, and organising workshops and classes. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are essential, as well as the ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities. IT literacy and the ability to monitor outcomes using databases are crucial. 

You should be adept at working independently both face to face across our boroughs and online. While also being a team player who can help the team meet its targets.  An ESOL qualification or relevant equivalent would be desirable, along with knowledge of local services and demographics.

Please note that this work includes assessing the needs of female clients through visits to their homes. It is therefore an occupational requirement of this role that the post holder is female*.  

*This is in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 Equality Act (Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1).  

For more details, please see the job description here.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 outlining how you meet the requirements of the role. Your application should be sent to our Operations Manager, Gurpreet Keila, at operations-manager@leah.org.uk 

If you require this pack in a different format (such as large print), please get in touch to discuss your needs. If you would like to discuss the role before making an application, please contact Gurpreet on 020 8142 5837 or by email. 

The closing date is Thursday 31st October. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in person on Friday 8th November, with the possibility of a second interview at a later agreed date.

Please note we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive them, so do make an application as soon as you can for the role.