At Beam, you get to do work that matters for the world. We’re solving the world's toughest social problems with an incredible team, tech and AI. And we’re growing fast 🚀
It’s not easy. Nothing worth doing ever is.
Join a company at the forefront of social impact, driving first-of-its-kind positive change. You’ll be part of a high-performance culture where you'll make a huge impact, rapidly progress your career, and truly enjoy your work.
From top-tier coaching and personal development budgets to competitive salaries, we take care of everyone who works at Beam.
We’ve already seen incredible growth from our Magic Notes product, helping case workers save over 8 hours of admin per week. From social workers and NHS clinicians to mental health practitioners and safeguarding specialists, over 20,000 frontline workers across the UK are now using Magic Notes regularly to deliver faster, more human-centred support.
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 4 months initially. 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 of informal teaching in the community.
You’ll be
Delivering an incredible course, helping learners get closer to work by working cross-functionally with our employment-focused Pathway Coaches
Working cross-functionally with the rest of the Beam Skills team to iterate and improve this course for future use
Experimenting with new ideas for how we incorporate English training into Beam’s award-winning employment and housing support
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
Preferably 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
Our team of 200+ embraces a hybrid working approach, enjoying 2-3 days of vibrant collaboration in our beautiful Shoreditch co-working space, fully equipped with rooftop views, an onsite barista and kitted out gym.
We’ve picked up an armful of awards for our work, including one from our former Queen. We've also been named by WIRED as one of London's 10 hottest startups and by LinkedIn as a Top 15 UK Startup. Meanwhile, we've been covered in the media literally thousands of times, including the likes of The FT, BBC, TechCrunch, Forbes and The Guardian.
We’re also proud to be backed by some of the world's leading tech investors and entrepreneurs, including the founders of Booking.com, Calm, Shazam and Dropbox.
Perks
Generous EMI-qualifying share options
Access to therapy, coaching, classes & content - powered by Oliva
1:1 workplace coaching with More Happi
Your own financial well-being coach, through Bippit
Generous Holiday - 25 days with 3 additional days over the Christmas period + bank holidays
Work remotely up to 6 weeks a year
Eligible for a 6-week sabbatical after 3 years in service
Nursery scheme through Gogeta
Healthcare cover through Benenden Health
Enhanced parental leave: Primary Caregiver leave 18 weeks and Secondary Caregiver leave 4 weeks
£200 WellBeam budget for activities enhancing wellbeing and professional development
Annual membership to Shoreditch Exchange gym (London office only)
Pension scheme where we contribute 3% of your salary and you contribute 5%.
Free subscription to the Calm meditation app
Discounted bike and accessories with Cyclescheme, and tech products with Techscheme
Start your journey to a more impactful career today. We're excited to hear from you.
Compensation Range: £33K - £34K
