Job Description

About Us

The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACAA) is an award-winning British charity based in London and established in 2001 with a long history of delivering advice, support and integration support for refugees and asylum seekers across the UK. ACAA was founded by Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi, who arrived as a refugee in the back of a refrigerated container with his young family in 1999. The charity has steadily grown and is now the largest Afghan diaspora-led charity in the UK, with 4 offices across the UK - Hounslow, Harrow, Birmingham and Liverpool.

ACAA has a solid reputation for high quality, culturally sensitive services based on utilising the lived experience of its' Director, Trustees, staff and volunteers. Most recently, ACAA has been awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Services and the Founder Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi has received both the British Citizens' Award and the MBE. Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi has been awarded the Honorary Doctorate Degree by Royal Holloway.

Our core services in the UK include

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Education, training and development opportunities - ESOL for Integration, Supplementary Schools, British citizenship test preparation, business and employment advice and support, Assistance with financial issues, benefits issues, CV and Cover letter writing workshops, practice Job Interviews, support with digital skills,1:1 pastoral support, skills/training, in particular ESOL skills for work, Volunteering and Work Placements, Job Brokerage Women's outreach and women-only projects - empowerment, development, advice and support Legal and advice clinics to Advice Quality Standard and OISC accreditation, using volunteers and pro bono solicitors, focusing mainly on immigration, housing, business and employment issues Social and cultural activities and events promoting community cohesion, music and fitness, volunteering Football, Yoga and Zumba sessions for disadvantaged and socially excluded women and girls

Location:

Bootle (L20 3AP)

Hours:

2-4 per week

Role Summary:

Working at the Liverpool (Bootle) branch of ACAA 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:

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

Personal requirements:

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

Job Type: Volunteer

Pay: 1.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexitime
Work Location: In person