[Hiring] ESOL Tutor @International Rescue Committee

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated hourly paid ESOL Tutor to deliver online ESOL sessions in a safe and supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will bring creativity and flexibility, adapting their teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of learners.

As an ESOL Tutor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality ESOL provision across multiple IRC projects, empowering adult learners to achieve their goals and thrive in their communities.

Key Working Relationships

• The position reports to the ESOL coordinator.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and interactive online ESOL lessons for refugees at different levels.
• Apply trauma-informed teaching practices to foster safe and supportive learning environments.
• Prepare and adapt teaching resources, including materials for pre-entry level ESOL and basic literacy learners from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
• Set, mark and provide constructive feedback on homework and classwork.
• Follow safeguarding, data protection and equality and diversity policies.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognized ESOL teaching qualification.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering online ESOL programmes, ideally for refugees and learners with low literacy in their first language.
• Experience in developing ESOL resources.
• Ability to adapt content and delivery methods to meet the diverse needs of participants.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and understanding of trauma-informed practice.
• Strong digital skills and proficiency in using online learning platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Fluency in Farsi, Dari, or Pashto is desirable.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

Professional Standards

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on:

• Safeguarding
• Conflicts of Interest
• Fiscal Integrity
• Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation

IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.