[ref. w22073816] Newtown - National esol coordinator
NATIONAL ESOL COORDINATOR
Salary: Current scale £35,034.02 to £44,010 per annum, depending on experience (with annual pay award pending)Generous benefits package: Local Government Pension Scheme, Agile Working, Cycle to Work Scheme, 30 days annual leave + bank holidays and additional discretionary days (pro rata for part time), AVCS.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Work base: At one of our Adult Learning Wales office locations in Wales: Bangor, Cardiff, Ebbw Vale, Newtown, Swansea and Wrexham includes flexible working from home for part of the working week
We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team as National ESOL Coordinator. In this key role, you will be responsible for driving the ongoing development of ESOL provision and practice across the organisation. You will work closely and collaboratively with the Curriculum and Quality Teams and ESOL delivery staff to further develop ESOL provision, and will lead on the development of course content and the evaluation and assessment of the organisation’s ESOL provision.
Key responsibilities:- Support and advise the Curriculum and Quality Team in the curriculum design, development, delivery and assessment across ESOL provision.
- Develop learning and progression pathways for ESOL learners across all areas of delivery
- Assume the Lead ESOL IQA role and lead on the internal quality assurance across all ESOL programmes
- Ensure continuous quality improvement of the curriculum area in line with Awarding Organisations’ requirements, through self-assessment and quality improvement
Experience in a similar role is welcome, however as an employer who is keen to support individual skills development, we equally welcome applications for individuals who possess the skills, abilities and enthusiasm and wish to grow and develop in the role.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard and valued. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.
About you
We are looking for someone who is passionate and has a proven track record in a similar role. You should have excellent organisational and coordination skills, experience of the ESOL Core Curriculum, and knowledge of current issues in the field of adult education in Wales.Your interpersonal and communication skills will be second to none, and you will be able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
You will share our commitment to the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion and be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the success of an organisation that is dedicated to transforming lives.
Essential Requirements:- Experience of ESOL Core Curriculum, curriculum design, development, delivery and assessment
- Able to develop good working relationships with people at all levels, including with community groups
- Experience of working in partnership, and networking with other agencies in the voluntary, community and statutory sector
- Knowledge of current issues in field of adult education in Wales, particularly in relation to ESOL
- Experience of working with Awarding Organisations
- Current knowledge of Voluntary Sector, HE and FE in Wales
- Ability to speak, read and write the Welsh Language fluently
- Understanding of the Estyn Common Inspection Framework
Apply by using the application form available via Adult Learning Wales website
Please note that CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.
The closing date for this post is: 12:00pm Monday 25th November
Adult Learning Wales acknowledges the importance of developing and growing its bilingual workforce. Applications for any post can be submitted in either Welsh or English. Applications submitted in either language will be treated equally.