Lecturer in ESOL

Blackpool & The Fylde College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Lecturer in ESOL to join our dynamic team based at our Bispham campus. You will join us on a full time, Fixed-Term contract, and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £32,263 - £37,415 per annum. Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Safeguarding and Wellbeing Co-ordinator to join our Student Support and Wellbeing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead on safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, ensuring timely and effective interventions that support the success and safety of our students and apprentices. About the Lecturer in ESOL role:  We’re seeking an enthusiastic and inclusive Lecturer in ESOL to assist in the development and delivery of high?quality managed learning for our ESOL students. This maternity cover post is based primarily at the Seasiders campus and involves delivering ESOL provision across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The successful candidate will plan and deliver inclusive, engaging lessons that meet the needs of a diverse learner group, supporting learners to develop their language skills, confidence and progression towards further study, employment or wider community participation. How you’ll make an impact as our Lecturer in ESOL: Plan engaging lessons and contribute to curriculum design and quality improvement, ensuring provision meets learner and awarding?body requirements. Monitor and support student recruitment, retention, achievement and progression, providing targeted academic and pastoral support. Effectively use B&FC systems and processes (including VLEs, tracking, internal verification and moderation) to enable student success. Contribute to wider college activity, including recruitment events, professional practice, scholarship and collaboration within the academic community. What we offer We believe great people deserve great rewards. When you join B&FC, you’ll benefit from: Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period An excellent pension scheme Professional development and funded training opportunities Flexible working options and family-friendly policies Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives Working with us At B&FC, you’ll join a values-led community built on our CAREER principles – Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect. We’re proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward-thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation. Whether you’re inspiring the next generation or advancing your own professional journey, B&FC is a place where you can truly make a difference. How we support you At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best. Please note that a full application must be submitted in order to apply for this role, as CVs alone cannot be accepted Closing date: 20/05/2026 If you would like to learn more about our Lecturer in ESOL role, then please click ‘apply’ today! B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.  All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator