Job Description

Job Introduction

About Us

Oxfordshire is a large county with 12 towns and a major city centre, also with significant rural areas, necessitating the post holder to be an essential car user with their own transport.


Migrant families arrive in Oxfordshire to resettle, be homed temporarily or to await asylum decisions. They are situated throughout the county, and in dedicated areas such as at Ministry of Defence housing and in contingency hotels and dispersal accommodation.


We are looking to recruit an EAL Advisor who will support schools with their English as an Additional Language strand for newly arrived migrant children. Part of the role will require a small amount of ESOL tutoring around the county to assess need and contribute to the team's development and direction.

About the Role

The Migrant Education, Employment & Adult Skills team is forward thinking, vibrant and growing within the Children, Education and Families directorate and the Migration Partnership. We focus our support on migrant families who have arrived in Oxfordshire to resettle, be homed temporarily or, to await asylum decisions.


The role will offer support to schools regarding EAL provision as it expands to meet demand of newly arriving migrant children as well as contributing to the strategic direction of ESOL provision in Oxfordshire.


You will work closely with staff from all Oxfordshire councils, colleges and private providers.


It is envisaged that the division of duties between the two foci may vary from time to time throughout the academic year. Key requirements of this job are flexibility, time management and the ability to set and work to priorities.

About you

You will have experience tutoring young people and adults with ESOL, EFL and EAL and have a professional teaching qualifications (for e.g. CELTA, TEFL, TESOL).


You will have a clean driving licence, access to a vehicle and insurance for business use.


You will have a sound knowledge of the English education system and have experience working in schools.

Rewards and benefits

Culture of flexible working. Technology to support agile working where role permits. Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). Option to 'buy' additional holiday. Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%. Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7. Enhanced family friendly policies. Local and national discounts for shopping and travel. Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

Our commitment to:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:

Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact us at: Rachel.Reeves-Serby@Oxfordshire.gov.uk