Operations · Beam HQ · Hybrid Remote
ESOL Teacher, 3 month FTC - Chorley
Join a unique company that combines the excitement of working in a high-growth tech startup with the fulfilment of creating life-changing social impact
At Beam, you get to do work that really matters. We’re solving the world’s toughest social problems. And we’re growing fast 🚀
It’s not easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. But we take care of everyone who works here with everything from coaching to highly competitive pay.
You’ll be joining a company that’s having a huge impact on people’s lives with a culture where you can be yourself, have fun and progress rapidly.
About the role
We are looking for an engaging and enthusiastic teacher who will deliver instructive and inspiring English lessons to support Asylum Seekers looking to settle and start a new life in the UK.
This is a 4-day fixed-term employment contract (UK based) for 3 months initially, with the possibility of an extension. It will require initial learner assessments and then the delivery of a course consisting of 3 days of in-person classes in the Chorley area and 1 day working from your home.
You’ll be:
You are
Comfortable delivering in-person training in an engaging and effective way
Excited about the possibilities of technology transforming the lives of some of society’s most disadvantaged people
Highly organised and renowned for your incredible attention to detail
Comfortable working with new technologies and problem-solving
Self-starting and enthusiastic about operational tasks: keen to improve processes and suggest new ways of doing things
Happy to support operational tasks during the initial setup of an ESOL education course.
You’ll need
Experience designing and delivering effective ESOL courses
A CELTA qualification, but if not a TEFL or TESOL qualification
Preferable: experience working with Asylum Seekers before, including detailed knowledge of the challenges people experience
What great looks like
You’ll deliver an exceptional course to one of our first cohorts of learners preparing them for life in the UK
You’ll be constantly improving the course, both throughout delivery and after the first cohort have finished
Our commissioners will be impressed by the learner feedback and outcomes
You will have co-developed a delivery model that can be replicated across different cohorts of refugees
About Beam
We’re a team of over 150 working from our beautiful co-working space in Shoreditch and from home. We’ve picked up an armful of awards for our work (including one from our former Queen!) We’re one of the 10 hottest startups in London, according to WIRED magazine and one of LinkedIn’s Top 15 UK Startups for 2022. We’re also proud to be rated a top company to work for Escape the City, Tempo and The Dots.
We’re committed to hiring diversely and inclusively. You don’t need a degree to work here and we love to hear from global majority candidates and/or those who’ve experienced social disadvantage. 53% of the people we support are from global majority backgrounds and 17% have disabilities. We believe we serve these people best when we’re a diverse and inclusive team.
Our benefits
Personal development budget
Monthly counselling budget
1:1 workplace coaching with More Happi
Discounted bike and accessories with Cyclescheme
Generous holiday - 28 days per year + Bank Holidays
Hybrid working in Chorley or at home (3 days in-person, 1 from home)
Your own financial wellbeing coach, through Bippit
Application process
We have a three-stage interview process, giving you plenty of time to learn about Beam while we get to know you.
30-minute video call
1 hour interview roleplay including lesson plan exercise
Final interview with a member of our Senior Leadership Team
Feeling excited?
Start your journey to a more impactful career today. We're excited to hear from you.
Operations · Beam HQ · Hybrid Remote
ESOL Teacher, 3 month FTC - Chorley
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