Specialist Practitioner in ESOL

Blackpool & The Fylde College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Specialist Practitioner 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 £28,782 - £30,454 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 Specialist Practitioner in ESOL role:  We’re seeking a committed and learner?centred Specialist Practitioner in ESOL to support the delivery of high?quality, inclusive learning across our ESOL provision. This maternity cover Study Programme role sits within the ESOL provision and focuses on delivering the wider curriculum to ESOL learners across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. You’ll teach non?ESOL subjects including maths, digital skills and Living and Working in the UK, supporting learners from Pre?Entry through to Entry Level 3. The role is centred on helping ESOL learners develop essential skills for everyday life, further study and employment, through accessible, contextualised teaching that reflects learners’ language levels, backgrounds and aspirations. How you’ll make an impact as our Specialist Practitioner in ESOL: Deliver and assess engaging learning across the ESOL Study Programme, facilitating learning in classrooms and other learning environments in line with schemes of work, ILPs and curriculum plans. Support learner success and progression by providing information, advice and guidance, enrolment support, assessment, feedback, action planning and recording of achievement. Contribute to quality and curriculum development through accurate administration, internal verification/moderation, online learning materials, and participation in team and curriculum meetings. Promote continuous improvement and professional practice by engaging in training, supporting quality improvement activities, and contributing to the ongoing development of schemes of work and curriculum 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 Specialist Practitioner 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