Play a key role in our learning support team as our ESOL specialist. MKC Training is looking for a part-time ESOL Specialist tutor who is passionate about delivering high-quality support for adult learners and colleagues. They are a growing business, and this role will integrate within a six-strong team of Learning Support Specialists to provide learner-focused, flexible, and contextualised support for adult learners on programmes from level 2 to level 7.
Flexible working arrangements:
We expect the post holder to work onsite during initial onboarding. Then, a hybrid work pattern will be available with remote ESOL support sessions and on-site support (based on learner needs, normally Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
Excellent benefits which include:
* Six weeks' pro-rata paid holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Generous contributory pension
* Funding for continuous professional development and personal growth
* Mental Health and Wellbeing support
* Private healthcare
* Cycle to work scheme
* On-site gym
This is an exciting opportunity to join MKC Training – a company with an ambitious vision: To be the UK’s premier skills development partner, harnessing innovative solutions to equip our clients for the future. They have a long and very successful contract based at the Royal School of Military Engineering (RSME) in Chatham, and are actively growing into new Defence and Commercial markets.
MKC Training is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered. They provide support through Mental Health First Aid and Coaching and Mentoring schemes. They are ISO accredited and have a Gold Award in the Medway Healthy Workplaces Programme. They have won several Health & Safety awards and recently won a Princess Royal Award for one of their employee learning and development programmes.
MKC Training is passionate about the success it delivers for its learners, partners, and local communities. It empowers people to be ambitious, solution-focused, proactive, and creative thinkers.
The Role:
Within this role, your work could involve:
Providing language support to students on trade courses, students on high-level technical courses and staff who do not have English as a first language.
Setting SMART targets, monitoring progress and maintaining Individual Learning Plans (ILP)
Developing contextualised resources relevant to soldiers, students and staff needs.
Maintaining CPD and attending relevant training.
Participating in and supporting quality assurance processes.
Promoting the use of relevant e-learning and e-assessment tools.
Additional experience/ capability to support your application:
* A recognised specialist ESOL Teaching Qualification (Level 5+)
* Experience of teaching ESOL to adults whose first language is not English
* Proficient use of Zoom, Teams and Microsoft Office Applications
* Experience of supporting adults in a technical, trade, work or FE environment
* Experience in producing resources relevant to the needs of students and staff
* A flexible approach – to work with colleagues at a range of levels and be adaptable to learner and programme area requirements
Closing date 17th June 2025, although this is subject to change, allowing for market conditions. Candidates need to provide a cover letter/email and CV.
All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service application. MKC Training follows the DBS Code of Practice.