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Integrated Communities ESOL Tutor Part-time based in East London
25 hours per week
£27,000 Pro Rata Fixed Term until May 2021
Many thanks for your interest in working at the Bromley by Bow Centre
People are often surprised by the Bromley by Bow Centre. Perhaps they don’t expect a charity with
135 staff delivering over 40 separate projects in 27 venues across East London. Nor an organisation
that provides essential services to over 2,500 people every month.
They may be surprised that we are a charity working in partnership with a clinical team that delivers
primary care to over 25,000 patients every year. Or that we have incubated 87 social businesses.
People are often surprised we have our own in-house research team and a knowledge share project
that has welcomed 1,500 visitors from 14 different countries in the last 12 months. And not
everyone expects us to have a staff team that hails from 30 countries and speaks over 20 different
languages and dialects. And then there is the inspirational three acre therapeutic gardens, with a
beautiful Mediterranean-style courtyard with laden fruit trees and which permeates with the smells of
jasmine and lavender.
We’ve spent many years creating a really positive, compassionate, creative and inclusive place here
in East London and we can all testify to the fact that the Centre has a very special culture.
We are a diverse team and really enjoy what we do and want to make a positive difference to
peoples’ lives. I hope you might be the next person to join our team… and be surprised.
Rob Trimble
Chief Executive
The Bromley by Bow Centre is a vibrant community charity in the heart of East London.
It has a national and international reputation for its highly innovative approach which
inspires and empowers local people to transform their lives. The Centre delivers an
incredible range of projects based on a unique model that combines social
entrepreneurship, the arts, learning, social support, horticulture and holistic and
integrated health programmes.
The charity supports families, young people and adults of all ages to learn new skills,
improve their health and wellbeing, find employment and develop the confidence
needed to achieve things they could never have dreamed of.
We work with the most vulnerable people in our community, those who are isolated,
facing physical or mental ill health or who are lacking confidence, skills or qualifications.
The Centre operates in an area with deep-seated economic and social problems. This
includes having one of the highest levels of child poverty in the UK, the worst acute
mental health admission rate in London and the second lowest employment rate in the
capital.
The Centre was founded 35 years ago and our vision is of a community where
everyone benefits from the opportunities the future holds and where no one is ignored,
excluded or forgotten.
The charity’s mission is to use our empowering social entrepreneurial model to create a
cohesive, healthy, successful and vibrant community that becomes a blueprint for
others across the UK.
Bromley by Bow Centrein a nutshell
You will have responsibility for teaching Pre-Entry ESOL learners the Together in Tower
Hamlets programme and running the ‘Togetherness Club’ – a social mixing group. You
will plan, prepare and deliver the Together in Tower Hamlets Programme to local
residents to better enable them to integrate into their Community. The Tutor will provide
appropriate support and feedback, learning and training advice and information where
necessary, and create a welcoming atmosphere for individuals to increase their
confidence and aspiration. The Tutor will ensure that learners achieve soft outcomes
with positive progression into further learning. You will have responsibility to comply
with Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's (MHCLG) funding and
specification evidence required by the funder and London Borough of Tower Hamlets to
set timeframes and deadlines.
We are recruiting aIntegrated Communities ESOL Tutor
If this is starting to sound like you
then read on!
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• Recruit and register local residents onto the ESOL courses in line with project Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs) including initial assessments and enrolment.
• Ensure the programme complies with general eligibility requirements are met in line with
MHCLG and LBTH eligibility rules.
• Develop and implement an Together in Tower Hamlets programme for course participants in
line with ESOL team processes.
• Co-produce the Togetherness Club - a social mixing group to encourage integration and
reduce social isolation
• Plan and deliver sessions (ESOL class) using methods and materials appropriate to the group
and in line with curriculum requirements.
• Deliver a ‘Blended Learning’ approach using a mixture of face to face and online training
through Microsoft Teams.
• Adhere and follow infection control and safety precautions in line with government guidelines
whilst delivering face to face ESOL on delivery sites
• Plan contingencies within the programme on periodical basis to become ‘Covid’ ready in order
to respond to localised lockdowns.
• Plan, embed and deliver Modules outlined to LBTH in the class such as the Digital Inclusion
sessions with the ESOL class in order to achieve multiple qualifications and skills enhancement
for learners.
Integrated Communities ESOL TutorThe key tasks you’ll undertake
• Identify and assess the individual needs of Learners and where necessary adapt the course
content and delivery to meet these needs
• Develop a scheme of work and lesson plans to facilitate learning in the ESOL class and
Togetherness club
• Develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and agree learning aims with participants
• Undertake individual reviews and assess progress against Individual Learning Plans
• Provide high quality one-to-one and group support through face to face or virtually to ensure
participants complete the course
• Ensure Curriculum embeds relevant integration modules and soft skills outcomes
• Develop new relationships with partners locally to open up opportunities for referrals onto
courses and additional ESOL provision
• Achieve non accredited targets (RARPA – Individual and group goals with Summative
Assessments) in line with project KPIs
• Conduct project evaluations inline with funders requirements such as pre and post
questionnaires
• Periodically collect information in relation to distance travelled, focus interviews, case study and
other evaluation necessary for the project
• Provide monthly update to Programme Manager in line with LBTH monitoring cycle
Integrated Communities ESOL TutorThe key tasks you’ll undertake
• Co-develop and deliver events with participants to encourage community engagement,
integration and social networks
• Plan joined up working between the Arts and ESOL team to ensure a creative ESOL approach
is delivered at the centre
• Work with other centre services to provide a holistic and enriched ESOL course, such as
gardening, health and wellbeing .
• Plan and coordinate Civic participation and Integration activities with the Community Learning
team to enhance participation and learning
• Explore the local offer such as events, festivals, museums and libraries in Tower Hamlets and
embed within the programme.
• Actively encourage ESOL Learners to become volunteers in order to participate in the wider
programme.
• In liaison with the Community Learning Programme Manager actively contribute to the Creative
Curriculum development of Bromley by Bow Centre’s ESOL provision and strategy
• Maintain effective monitoring and reporting systems (e.g. attendance, retention), keep records
of participants’ progress and produce timely and accurate reports on ESOL delivery against
agreed KPIs
• Attend course, stakeholder and funder meetings as required
Integrated Communities ESOL TutorThe key tasks you’ll undertake
• Establish cross referral mechanisms within Bromley by Bow Centre services and partner
organisations
• Attend one-to-one meetings, team meetings and performance appraisal meetings with the
Curriculum Lead
• Undertake appropriate regular training for the development of the service and individual career
progression with the support of the Curriculum Lead and Community Learning Manager
• Attend standardisation meetings after each learning walk where Observers’ feedback will be
scrutinised after each learning walk for quality, resulting in individual action plans to improve
where required.
• Ensure that as a tutor, a clear developmental plan is completed and take part in developmental
strategies from their starting points.
• Ensure that tutor improvements against actions and that all action plans are monitored
effectively and signed off.
• Provide collaboration and sharing of pedagogical expertise increases across the Team
• Understand that themes selected for development and for learning walks are based on learner
feedback.
• Ensure that Learning Walks over the academic year show improvement on themes selected.
• Recognise that Schemes of work are current and will be audited.
Integrated Communities ESOL TutorThe key tasks you’ll undertake
• Adhere to the Centre’s policies and procedures at all times including Equal Opportunities,
Health and Safety, Lone Working and Safeguarding.
• Adhere to systems that meet legal and regulatory compliance requirements, for example Ofsted
Inspection
• Ensure delivery reflects the Vision, Mission and Values of the Centre.
• Be responsible for producing own correspondence, performing and maintaining administrative
tasks as required with the Bromley by Bow Centre’s templates.
• Undertake any other additional tasks as reasonably deemed appropriate by the Community
Learning Manager
• Adhere to the Centre’s policies and procedures at all times including Equal Opportunities,
Health and Safety, Lone Working and Safeguarding.
• Adhere to systems that meet legal and regulatory compliance requirements, for example the
Ofsted
• Ensure delivery reflects the Vision, Mission and Values of the Centre.
• Be responsible for producing own correspondence, performing and maintaining administrative
tasks as required.
Integrated Communities ESOL TutorThe key tasks you’ll undertake
• Relevant Level 4 teaching qualification and or Diploma, Cert Ed or PGCE
• ESOL or Basic Skills Specialist Subject qualification at Level 4 or above in Literacy or
Numeracy
• Experience of teaching high quality Skills for Life (ESOL) to adults aged 16+ years
• Experience of curriculum development
• Experience of preparing participants for ESOL accreditation
• Experience of participating in the Education Inspection Framework (Ofsted)
• Proven track record of delivering client focused services in line with project KPIs
• Proven track record of monitoring and evaluating the impact of services
• Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships with a range of stakeholders
• Experience of working in a diverse and multi-racial environment
• Understanding and expertise in ESOL and Functional Skills
• Awareness of national and local policies and strategies with regards to ESOL and
Functional Skills
• Knowledge of informal education
Integrated Communities ESOL TutorThe skills and experience we need
Still interested?
• Understanding of the barriers to learning and progression
• Awareness of the issues surrounding, and needs of, socially excluded and
disadvantaged groups
• Ability to engage people effectively, on a one-to-one and in a group setting
• Ability to develop high quality resources to support learning and training programmes
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, written and presentation skills, including
communicating with a variety of audiences
• Excellent co-ordination and organisational skills, including ability to prioritise and plan
own workload, manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to analyse data and reports and address these with appropriate actions
• High level of computer literacy including applied knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel and Outlook)
• Self-motivated
• Enthusiastic with energy and drive
• Personable and approachable
• Integrity
Integrated Communities ESOL TutorThe skills and experience we need
Still interested?
• Integrity
• Adaptable and flexible
• Committed to improving the opportunities for people locally
The candidate will be expected to demonstrate and/or substantiate all the
essential elements of the person specification.
The Bromley by Bow Centre is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes
applications from all sections of the community.
Integrated Communities ESOL TutorThe skills and experience we need
Still interested?
The role is based at the Bromley by Bow Centre and within local community
venues
Located at: St Leonards Street, London, E3 3BT and outreach venues
Just 100 metres from Bromley-by-Bow underground station (District Line and
Hammersmith & City Line)
Job title Integrated Communities ESOL Tutor
Salary £27,000 (Pro Rata)
Contract fixed term until 31st of May 2021
Hours 25 hours per week
Reporting to Curriculum Lead
Holiday 30 days per year (Pro Rata)
Little extra We don‘t expect you to work on your birthday!
Pension Contribution made by the Centre – details on request
Probation 3 months
Website www.bbbc.org.uk
Twitter @bromley_by_bow
@rob_trimble
Instagram bromley_by_bow_centre
Integrated Communities ESOL TutorJob summary
And here are a few more reasons why this might just be
for you....
The Bromley by Bow Centre is a great place to work.
We are a very diverse organisation and pride ourselves that our delivery and support teams
comprise many backgrounds and cultures. In fact we represent over 30 different
nationalities and between us we speak more than 20 different languages and dialects. It’s a
real United Nations!
We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values
diversity and maintains an environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and
service users are respected. The inherent strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive
workforce helps us to forge strong connections with all of our clients as well as ensuring we
align our decisions to the local environment. We are very intolerant of intolerance.
Integrated Communities ESOL TutorJoin a great team and an amazing organisation
Everything we do
is underpinned by
our Active Values
➢ be compassionate
➢ be a friend
➢ have fun
➢ assume it’s possible
Our Employee Assistance Programme is
part of our team wellbeing project. This
service provides any member of staff with
unlimited 1:1 telephone counselling (24
hours a day, 365 days a year) and up to 6
face-to-face sessions (per year) with a
counsellor near where you live. And it’s all
free to staff. In addition, we offer weekly staff
yoga and mindfulness sessions, alongside
hand massages!
Integrated Communities ESOL Tutor
Would you like to apply?
Please complete the application form
on our website along with our equal
opportunity form and send them to:
Dawn Bloom, HR Manager:
“In the early 1980’s, a run-down church in a poor area of London opened a small cafe, right opposite the local school. They started listening to the single mums who would come in for a cup of tea after dropping their kids off - and things began to happen. It became the Bromley by Bow Centre. Over the years, its grown and developed and turned into the most innovative, forward-looking health and community centre I've ever seen. It delivers services in a totally holistic and revolutionary way because it has placed people and their lived experiences firmly at the centre of every single choice and decision they make.”Michael SheenActor
“I urge you to take your colleagues down to the Bromley by Bow Centre and let them see what has emerged from nothing. It is one of the most impressive displays of social entrepreneurship anywhere in Europe.” Lord Brian MawhinneyHouse of Lords
“Everything about the Bromley by Bow Centre's work is both revolutionary and common sense. Sadly it is still revolutionary to listen to our local communities, to work with them rather than for them; it is still revolutionary to bring public health and local culture together; it is still revolutionary to trust local people to lead by and for themselves. It is also plain common sense. Sit down and have a cup of tea, talk to people, listen to them - and act on what we hear, together. Their work is a beacon for all who care about social change.”Stella DuffyAuthor
“The philosophy and depth of practice that have been pioneered by the Bromley by Bow Centre is as far sighted as it is simple. In these times of divided nationhood, global uncertainty and isolated individualism their example, made manifest by everything they do, is a rare and invaluable compass. It has already informed and invigorated our own belief system and working practice here at the National Theatre and is a profound inspiration.”Rufus NorrisDirector, National Theatre
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