Volunteer ESOL Teacher

What You'll Do: 

Working as part of a small dynamic ESOL teaching team, you will be responsible for leading ESOL classes for refugees and asylum seekers from a variety of backgrounds. You will have the opportunity to shadow existing teachers and gain practical teaching experience. This is alongside training sessions for CPD (continued professional development), as you progress in the position, you will take on more responsibility and develop your role.

Duties will include:

  • Preparing and delivering lessons to students of different ages and abilities
  • Preparing classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments, and weekly hand-outs
  • Assessing students; class work and assignments
  • Creating an engaging and fun teaching atmosphere
  • Ensuring all our students engage in academic learning despite their ability, to achieve their highest potential whilst developing personal and employability skills
  • Setting effective targets to monitor students’ progress
  • Supporting and motivating students to allow them to grow and enhance their own skills by both achieving qualifications and becoming ready for work
Why You'll Love It: 

You will get real hands-on experience with our charity and gain valuable work experience.

What You'll Learn: 

You will learn about the charity sector in the UK, including tangible ways to support refugees and asylum seekers through learning English.

What We're Looking For: 
  • Previous teaching experience is desirable, but not essential as support is provided
  • ESOL qualification (CELTA, TEFL or other) or equivalent experience
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Good listening skills
  • DBS checked or willingness to be
  • Planning and organisational skills
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Education
Hounslow
0 Weeks Minimum
7 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Building relationships and influencing
Creative problem-solving
Skills you should possess: 

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