Casual Lecturer

About The Role

Working Hours &  Contract Type: Casual

Working style:  On-Site

Closing date: 11:59pm, 05 November 2026

Interview Method: Face to Face

You must already have a valid right to work in the UK documentation, as we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role

As a casual ESOL teacher you'll cover classes as required,  delivering high-quality teaching and learning to adult learners studying English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

You'll help learners to develop their English language skills, confidence and independence , ensuring that they can progress in education, employment and everyday life . Your work will contribute to improving social inclusion, community cohesion and opportunities for residents across the city. .

In this role you will:

• Deliver engaging and inclusive ESOL lessons that meet the needs of learners at different levels.
• Assess learners' starting points, monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement.
• Maintain accurate learner records, registers and course documentation in line with funding and quality requirements.
• Work with curriculum colleagues, support staff and partner organisations to ensure learners receive the support they need to succeed.
• Support the delivery of high-quality adult learning programmes that help residents develop skills, confidence and positive destinations.

For queries about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Cormac Conway at View email address on jobs.manchester.gov.uk,gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role. This route is for vacancy-related enquiries only and should not be used to submit applications.

Pre-employment Checks - Resourcing Team will update

If you are successful, your appointment will be subject to completing the relevant pre-employment checks. These checks will be carried out as part of our recruitment process and may include:

• Qualification verification: Teaching Qualification
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Clearance – This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard or Enhanced DBS check as appropriate. Information provided by you or the DBS will be handled confidentially and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice . We have policies covering the secure handling of DBS information and the recruitment of ex-offenders, which are available on request. - If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years, or 12 months or more in the last 10 years (while aged 18 or over), please refer to GOV.UK guidance on obtaining overseas police checks or Certificates of Good Character.

For more information on these checks, please visit checks page .

About the Candidate

You will be a qualified and enthusiastic teacher with experience of delivering ESOL programmes to adult learners. You will be committed to creating an inclusive learning environment, adapting teaching approaches to meet diverse learner needs, and supporting learners to achieve their goals.

This role offers flexible working opportunities on a casual basis to provide cover across our ESOL provision as required.

We’ll use the following essential criteria to decide which candidates to invite to assessment. Use your personal statement to provide evidence of how you meet each one, supported by relevant examples:

• A teaching qualification
• Relevant experience of teaching, either of teaching adults ESOL or other transferable teaching skills

For guidance on how to write your personal statement, please visit How to Apply - Manchester City Council .

If you’re invited to assessment, we’ll look at a wider range of the role requirements. For more detail, please see the role profile.

Use of AI 

You may use AI to support your application, but all examples must be your own and based on real experience . Applications may be withdrawn if content is misleading or presents someone else's experience as your own. Internal candidates may also face disciplinary action.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme Applicants who meet the essential shortlisting criteria and are eligible under the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme will be progressed to the assessment stage.

Support and Adjustments If you're successful in securing a role, we'll make every effort to provide the support, equipment and reasonable adjustments you need to carry out your duties. Where needed, we'll consider adapting aspects of the role. Find out more about our inclusion and wellbeing .

About Us

Working for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city. You’ll help improve lives and support our local communities. Working together, we can create better public services for everyone.

Benefits we offer

• We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions
• T eachers pension scheme
• Enhanced parental and carers leave 
• Employee discounts and perks

Learn more at Careers - Manchester City Council

Our commitment to inclusion 

At Manchester City Council, we're dedicated to creating a workplace that fully reflects the diversity of our local communities. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages and backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from applicants from ethnic minority communities and disabled people, who remain underrepresented in parts of our workforce .

GM Elevate Programme 

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'Personal Statement' section or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application.

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