Sessional Adults Education Tutors

Are you looking to top up your income, working alongside other commitments? Would you like to explore teaching in a new context, using your experience to benefit your community? If this sounds appealing, we would love to hear from you! At Learning Services Worcestershire, our ambition is to ensure all learners receive outstanding teaching, learning and skills in high quality safe and accessible learning spaces. Our services work proactively to address the barriers to learning and achievement experienced by some of the most vulnerable in our communities.

The English and Maths team lie at the heart of our offer, working in innovative ways to bring engaging and relevant learning opportunities to a wide range of audiences. Examples of the team's work vary from delivering short first-step, preparing to learn courses to allow learners to build confidence in core literacy skills, to delivering Functional Skills English qualifications at Entry 3 to Level 2 and GCSE English. From helping with homework to Higher Education, whatever your learner's individual goal might be, you get to see the difference your teaching is making to their lives and the lives of those around them. Course lengths vary from a few weeks to year-long programmes depending on learner need as does the delivery mode, with some courses being delivered online and some in person at our Learning Centre in Warndon, Worcester and other community-based venues such as libraries. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent teaching and learning practice in both online and face-to-face environments. As part of a small and very supportive team of highly dedicated tutors you will contribute to an existing pool of shared resources and expertise. Excellent interpersonal skills are also vital, with the ability to adapt communication as well as subject content to the needs of those you are working with. You will also have experience of supporting learners to overcome barriers such as those presented by health, learning needs or personal and economic circumstances. This sessional role is a non-obligation contract designed to suit those who do not want to commit to a regular pattern of work. Work is offered on a short-term basis, for example, one or more courses to run over a specified length of time. Please note this post is advertised at scale 6 for which a full teaching qualification at level 5 or above is required (see Person Specification for further detail). A more detailed description of our Service and the work of the team is also attached for your reference., While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you. Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.

The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives! With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.

You'll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look! Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you're successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.