Job Description

ESOL Tutor

Location: Bristol

Contract: Fixed term contract to 31st March 2026

Salary: 25,500 - 28,500 FTE per annum

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Community charity Groundwork South has a unique opportunity for an experienced ESOL Tutor to work on the 'Talking Together' project which supports refugees and migrants living in Bristol and North Somerset to integrate into life in the UK by increasing their confidence, language skills and social connections, and helping them to be better equipped to use English for vital services and employment/education pathways.

Summary of role:

We are looking for a part-time ESOL Tutor to deliver conversational English Language sessions, to improve participants' ability to communicate with others and access services and employment opportunities. This will include face to face sessions in Bristol and North Somerset, as well as some online classes. The role will be centred around the delivery of:

Conversational group sessions on learner-defined topics to help participants improve their English language skills (in person and online)*
'Learning by doing' creative, cooking, outdoor learning or forest school sessions.*
Day trips to cultural sites for participants to build social bonds and practise spoken English.*
1:1 support calls tailored to participants' ESOL needs identified at sign-up or during sessions.*
Project end signposting resource for ongoing support*

The successful candidate will have a qualification or equivalent experience of teaching ESOL or literacy in group and one-to-one settings, with the ability to motivate and inspire people facing multiple barriers to integration through the delivery of quality language sessions.

You will be able to work effectively independently and with referral organisations, manage a varied workload against deadlines, keep accurate records, monitor and evaluate progress against targets, and complete funders' paperwork in accordance with GDPR.

For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the on our website.

Groundwork South

Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people's prospects, and promote greener living and working.

We are passionate about creating a future where every neighborhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.

Apply now!

Please send your completed application form, quoting reference '

ESOL25'

to recruitment.south@groundwork.org.uk

For further information and to discuss the role please contact Hannah Baker at hannah.baker@groundwork.org.uk or 07702532710

Closing date for applications: 16th November 2025, 11.59pm

Interview date: 19th November 2025 (over MS Teams)

Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: 25,500.00-28,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Work Location: In person