Lecturer – ESOL

Permanent, Full Time (0.4)

Please note that this post is funded for the 2026/27 academic year onwards so the successful candidate would not be expected to commence in post prior to 1st September 2026.

The School of Commercial, Creative and Professional Studies at Merton College has an excellent opportunity for an inspiring and ambitious individual to take on the role of ESOL Lecturer (daytime and evening classes).

You’ll deliver high-quality ESOL provision across all levels to 19+ and ESOL 16-18 learners using a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies that meet the individual needs of all learners. You’ll deliver engaging and inspiring lessons to ensure learners are gaining a positive learning experience, are respected, able to participate and ultimately, achieve their qualifications.

As our Lecturer, you’ll hold a degree or relevant professional qualification in a suitable subject, alongside a recognised teaching qualification and excellent ESOL teaching skills across all levels. With current knowledge of curriculum changes and the implications for teaching and learning strategies, you’ll have demonstrable commitment to relevant continuous professional development including mandatory training.

You’ll have experience of meeting Awarding Organisation standards and a thorough understanding of the Quality Assurance cycle and your role in it. You’ll also demonstrate a high level of computer literacy and practical digital skills, including experience delivering remote learning.

This post requires at least one evening per week availability.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 4th June 2026.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.