English, Maths and ESOL Programme Lead

This role has a starting salary of £36,873 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week (pro-rata for part time roles).

Are you passionate about adult education and helping learners achieve their goals? Surrey Adult Learning is looking for dynamic Programme Leads to join our team, overseeing programmes in English, Maths, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programmes.

We are offering 18-hour, 28.8-hour or 36-hour contracts to be based at one of our seven Adult Learning Centres (Camberley, Esher, Farnham, Guildford, Molesey, Sunbury, Woking).

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About Surrey Adult Learning

Surrey Adult Learning is a leading provider of diverse daytime, evening and Saturday courses and learning opportunities for adults. We offer a wide range of qualification courses, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), maths and digital skills. Our courses also cater to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and parents/carers seeking to upskill to support their children. Additionally, we provide courses for personal development in various subjects such as arts and crafts, languages and exercise. Our outreach provision is designed to assist those currently facing life challenges.

About the Role

As a Programme Lead, you will spend your days working closely with tutors and colleagues to ensure that learning programmes in areas such as English, maths, and ESOL are well planned, relevant, and delivered to a high standard. Your day might begin with reviewing enrolment figures and learner feedback, identifying areas for improvement. Mid-morning could involve supporting tutors with session planning or observing a class-either face-to-face or online.

Later in the day, you might join colleagues to explore ideas for new courses in response to community need or help refine a quality improvement plan. You will also teach one class per week during term time, keeping you connected to the learner experience. While no two days are quite the same, every day offers the chance to shape adult learning that genuinely changes lives.

You will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Experience of teaching adults and delivering programmes in English, maths, or ESOL.
• A strong ability to plan, develop and manage learning provision in English, maths, or ESOL to meet learner needs and agreed targets.
• Experience of observing teaching, learning and assessment, and supporting tutors to improve delivery quality in English, maths, or ESOL contexts.
• The ability to lead and support a team including tutors, learning assistants, or volunteers within adult education.
• Knowledge of post-19 learning priorities and the creativity to design responsive, high-quality provision in English, maths, or ESOL.

Application Process

To apply, we request that you submit a CV, and you will be asked the following 4 questions:

• Please describe your experience teaching adults in one or more of the following areas: English, maths, or ESOL. Include details of the types of learners you have taught, and the outcomes achieved.
• Tell us about your experience of planning, developing and managing learning programme(s) in one or more of the above areas. Include how you ensured the programme(s) met learner needs and organisational targets? What was the impact of your approach?
• Tell us about your experience of recruiting tutors and observing teaching, learning and assessment. Please include strategies you have used to support tutors to improve their delivery and the result.
• Describe how you have led or supported a team of tutors, learning assistants or volunteers to deliver high quality adult education provision. How did you ensure the provision was responsive to learner needs and aligned with post-19 learning priorities?
• In what ways have you contributed to annual self-assessment reports and been involved in Ofsted inspections?
  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. A DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check is required for this role and will be discussed further at interview. Online searches may be carried out on applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

Contact Details

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact Ireni Thalassinos by email at .

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 02/11/2025 with interviews planned on Tuesday, 11th November 2025.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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