KING'S ARMS PROJECT (BEDFORD)
12.75 - 13.54 per week
Mill Street, Bedford
Full-time
ESOL Tutor

King’s Arms Project was started over 30 years ago as a response to seeing people
sleeping rough on the streets of Bedford.  Founded on the Biblical mandate for social
justice, we have grown into a charity which works with the local community and National
Government.  We provide professional advice, innovative solutions and person-centred
care to those at risk of homelessness and social isolation.

Our Vision

Every person thriving in a place they call home, living a fulfilling life in community

Our Mission

To tackle homelessness, displacement, and social isolation by

●  Providing opportunities for people to thrive and have a home
●  Connecting people into meaningful communities.
●  Demonstrating the love of Jesus
●  Advocating for Justice

Our Values

Hope – We believe there is hope for everyone, always

Community - We all thrive when are connected in community

God is Good - We depend on God and His goodness for everything we do

Learning & Excellence - By seeking to learn, listen and grow we are better able to achieve
excellence in all that we do

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Hours & Location: 28 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Mon-Thurs)

Monday & Wednesday: Mill Street, Bedford (09:30-14:30)
Tuesday & Thursday: Bedford Road, Shefford (09:30-14:30)
Plus 8 hours planning time per week (to be completed through a combination of 56
Harpur Street and remote working)

Terms: Permeant contract

Salary: £13.54 per hour (CELTA qualified), £12.75 per hour (non-CELTA qualified) plus holiday

pay

SUMMARY OF POST

This  post  serves  to  deliver  high  quality,  formal  scheduled  ESOL  teaching,  including

planning,  delivery,  assessment  and

review,  alongside  curriculum  development.

Reports to:

ESOL Team Manager

Key internal relations:

ESOL Team Manager, ESOL Team, ESOL Administration

Assistant, Refugee and Migrant Services Team

Key external relations:

Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, East of

England Local Government Association, Bedford English

Language Partnership

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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To  teach  groups  of  adults  using  a  variety  of  relevant  methods  and  approaches  to

enable and support learning offering information, advice and guidance

To  work  with  the  ESOL  Team  in  the  design  and  delivery  of  learning  programmes  to

enable learners to achieve personal learning goals and national qualifications

To provide initial and ongoing advice to prospective learners

To support the ESOL Team Manager in promotional and development work in relation

to a delivery centre, or programme of work, as appropriate

To undertake the necessary preparation, marking and reviewing activities relating to

the learning programmes

To  undertake  initial,  diagnostic  and  ongoing  assessment  and  review  and  record

learner progress

To  monitor,  evaluate  and  review  programmes  with  learners  and  contribute  to

evaluation processes

To maintain appropriate course file information and learner records

To contribute to successful quality assurance by maintaining and forwarding timely

accurate records within agreed timescales according to county processes

To keep up to date with developments in the curriculum area, attend and participate

in  subject  based  curriculum  groups  and  undertake  personal  and  professional

development and training

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Maintain working practices that reflect the overall ethos and vision of KAP,

including following our policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct.

●  Respect and support the whole KAP staff team, contractors, and volunteers.

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●  Take responsibility for your own workload and your own personal development.

●  Actively participate in 1-2-1s, team meetings and annual reviews).

●  Attend  and  actively  participate  in  team  meetings  social  activities,  as  well  as  all

personal development meetings.

●  Participate in peer observations for learning and development.

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In addition to the duties set out in this job description the post holder may at times
be required to undertake additional or other duties to meet the needs of King's Arms
Project as agreed by the ESOL Team Leader.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

The ESOL Tutor role is especially suited for someone who fits the following description:

Experience and knowledge of:

Essential:  Desirable

The issues facing refugees

Design and delivery of learning programmes

Experience  and  passion  for  working  with  people  from  other

cultures, being culturally sensitive.

Working  with  people  who  have  been  displaced  or

experienced trauma.

Qualifications:

CELTA qualified

TEFL/TESOL qualified or will to work towards

First Aid Certificate

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Skills:

Ability to work to a high standard with an attention to detail.

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Ability

to  maintain  professional  boundaries  and

confidentiality  and  build  relationships  with  people  from  a

variety of backgrounds based on a desire to serve others

Self-motivated, able to work alone as well as in a team.

Excellent  IT,  verbal  and  written  communication  skills  with

clients, colleagues and professional agencies

Good  time  management  skills,  including  the  ability  to

prioritise and plan work to meet deadlines

Be  able  to  demonstrate  initiative  and  creativity  in  finding

solutions-orientated thinking to complex issues

General:

A genuine desire to support refugees

Hold a clean driving licence with insurance for business use

Maintain and observe conditions of health and safety

Willingness  to  develop  within  the  job  and  undergo  relevant

training

Be committed to Equality and Diversity

Willingness to learn and take on responsibility

Be positive, patient and adaptable under pressure

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

As part of King’s Arms Project, it is our desire to invest in you personally.  We do so through

1:1 supervisions, and on-going training.

Supervision

One-to-one staff supervisions are completed every 4-6 weeks to give opportunity to talk

through  successes,  challenges,  development  /  training  needs,  and  other  work-related

issues as they arise.

Training

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Regular on-going training is provided within work hours in the following contexts: Project-

wide  team  training,  team  meetings,  suggested  reading  and  opportunities  for  regular

professional training.

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