Job Description

Volunteer ESOL Teacher

The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association is looking for enthusiastic volunteer ESOL teachers to support refugees and migrants living in Birmingham.

Are you passionate about teaching?

Would you like REAL classroom experience?

Do you want to help refugees and migrants improve their Language and social skills?

If yes, then this might be an interesting opportunity for you.

Who we are

The Afghanistan & Central Asian Association (ACAA) is a dynamic charity set up in 2001 to promote British values and integration amongst the refugee and migrant community. In the UK, we work to empower and support refugees and asylum seekers from Afghanistan and neighbouring countries by providing vital services that enable successful integration. These include English classes, mentoring, drop-in advice sessions, employment and education training, counter-extremism workshops and youth and women's engagement services.

Hours:

2-4 per week

ACAA works to empower and support refugees and asylum seekers by providing vital services that enable successful integration. These include English classes, mentoring, drop-in advice sessions, a legal surgery, employment and education training, counter-extremism workshops and youth and women's engagement services.

Role Summary:

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

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

What will you Gain?

Safeguarding training Certificate Real Classroom teaching experience, references are provided Building self confidence in the classroom and as a teacher

How to apply:

Please apply by sending us your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your interest and suitability to the role.

Successful candidates will be invited for an interview. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

The role of an ESOL teacher is a voluntary position.
Job Type: Volunteer

Pay: 1.00 per hour

Work Location: In person