Learning Practitioner (ESOL)

Education Partnership; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Sunderland is seeking a passionate Learning Practitioner to support the delivery of their ESOL curriculum from pre-entry to level 2. The successful candidate will have a strong background in delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities. This role involves planning engaging lessons, creating digital resources, and providing excellent student experiences. The position offers a supportive environment with a generous benefits package, including extensive leave and professional development opportunities. This is initially a fixed-term position until January 2026, with a review for potential extension.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year)

Flexible working options

Access to LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme

Dental, eye care & health cash plans

Extensive wellbeing support

Free parking on most campuses

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or commitment to complete within two years.
• CELTA or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in planning and delivering inclusive learning sessions.
• Ability to collaborate with students and colleagues to support progress.
• Skills in providing constructive feedback and maintaining assessment records.
• Using student feedback to improve the quality of education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare high-quality, sequenced learning schemes.
• Create high-quality digital learning platforms and resources.
• Provide exemplary learning experiences for students.
• Develop subject pedagogy to maintain currency and accuracy.
• Assess and provide feedback to support improvement.
• Maintain accurate assessment plans and records.

Skills

Organised

Compassionate

Team player

Innovative

Collaborative

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent

CELTA or equivalent

Job description

Closing Date

23.59 hours GMT on Friday 20 February 2026

Reference

0095-26

About the College

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

About the Candidate

You will need to be organised, compassionate and a team player with the drive to develop and expand collaborative relationships across all areas of study within the college. You will be ambitious and innovative in your approaches and take the lead in pedagogical development to drive the curriculum forward. The successful candidate will be pivotal in engaging with external stakeholders, communities of practice and County of Sanctuary representatives.

About the Role

As a Learning Practitioner, the successful candidate will support the design and delivery of our ESOL curriculum (ranging from pre entry level to level 2). If you are passionate about ESOL / EAL and have a strong track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning opportunities within this provision, then this is the ideal job for you. The role of our ESOL team will be pivotal in ensuring we maintain outstanding student destinations, provide an inclusive, welcoming environment and seek opportunity to value the knowledge and skills of our student commodity. This is initially a fixed term role until Jan 2026 at which point there will be a review as to whether the role continues for longer.

Role Responsibilities

• Planning and preparation of high-quality, sequenced learning through career-focused schemes of learning, session planning and resources.
• Assist with the creation of high-quality digital learning platforms and resources developing the digital literacy and future-readiness of students.
• To provide an excellent experience to students through exemplary learning, teaching and standards of assessment.
• Develop and share subject pedagogy within and across teams to maintain currency and accuracy.
• Carry out assessment providing constructive feedback to support improvement and raise aspiration
• Maintain specified assessment plans and records.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent, or commitment to complete within the first two year
• CELTA or equivalent
• Planning and delivering sessions that are safe, inclusive, stretching, and relevant to learners
• Working collaboratively with students and colleagues to review student progress, supporting achievement of learning and personal development goals
• Developing appropriate and fair methods of assessment and providing constructive and timely feedback to support student progress and achievement
• Maintaining accurate records of individual students’ progress and achievements
• Using students’ feedback and achievement to plan and improve the quality of education

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 23.68%)
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a dedicated Wellbeing Adviser, and a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

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