David Biggs

DELTA-qualified ESOL, EAL and Functional Skills English teacher with extensive experience across further education, adult education, international schools and private language schools in the UK and overseas. Experienced teaching ESOL from Pre-Entry to Level 2 and Functional Skills English Levels 1 and 2, preparing learners for Cambridge English, Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills and IELTS qualifications. Makes effective use of AI and digital technologies to support lesson planning, resource development and classroom teaching.

Available for temporary, long-term and contract teaching assignments across London.

Learning Experience Designer at Nord Anglia (2026-01 – Present)

• Designed professional learning for teachers across an international schools group.
• Developed AI-enhanced digital learning resources.
• Managed learning through Docebo.

Instructional Designer at SCL Professional (2024-01 – 2026-12)

• Designed blended learning programmes for apprentices.
• Created digital learning using Articulate Rise, Storyline and AI tools.

Functional Skills English Tutor at H&F Adult Learning and Skills Service (2023-01 – 2026-12)

• Delivered Functional Skills English programmes at Levels 1 and 2.
• Prepared learners for Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills English qualifications.
• Assessed learner progress and provided feedback.
• Adapted teaching for learners from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.

ESOL Teacher at Oxford Spires Academy (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Taught ESOL from Pre-Entry to Level 2.
• Delivered Reading, Writing and Speaking & Listening programmes.
• Assessed learners against awarding body requirements.
• Adapted teaching to meet a wide range of learner needs.

EAL Teacher at Shanghai Concord Bilingual School (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Delivered Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language.
• Developed students' academic English for mainstream study.
• Prepared learners for Cambridge examinations.

EAL Teacher at Guanghua Cambridge International School (2019-01 – 2021-12)

• Delivered Cambridge English Language programmes.
• Planned differentiated lessons for bilingual learners.
• Prepared students for Cambridge International examinations.

ESOL Lecturer at Uxbridge College (2005-01 – 2019-12)

• Planned and delivered ESOL programmes from Entry Level to Level 2.
• Taught adult learners and 16–19 students.
• Prepared learners for Cambridge English, IELTS and Pearson Edexcel ESOL qualifications.
• Designed schemes of work, learning resources and assessments.
• Monitored learner progress and achievement.
• Contributed to staff development on collaborative learning and educational technology.

ESOL Teacher at Pilgrims Language School (2004-01 – 2005-12)

TEFL Teacher at Listen Up (2003-01 – 2004-12)

TEFL Teacher at The Stairway School of English (2001-01 – 2003-12)

Business English Teacher at Linguarama (1999-01 – 2001-12)

DELTA in Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – International House (2002-01 – 2002-12)

Certificate in Further Education Teaching – Uxbridge College (2007-01 – 2007-12)

Certificate in ESOL Subject Specialists – Uxbridge College (2007-01 – 2007-12)

Professional Diploma in Digital Learning Design – Digital Learning Institute (2023-01 – 2023-12)

Subsidiary Diploma in Teaching Mathematics in the Lifelong Learning Sector – H&F College (2011-01 – 2011-12)

BA in Sociology with Social Administration – University of Warwick (1989-01 – 1989-12)