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We have a full time Lecturer level 1 permanent position available on the 16 - 24 Study programme provision for Coventry Adult Education The lecturer level 1 will be required to deliver a range of accredited and non-accredited qualifications. Delivery is face-to-face in a classroom environment based at Southfields Old school with a group of 8 -10 learners. Many of our learners have Educational Health and Care Plans. The Tutor will be delivering Functional Skills in Maths and/or English from Entry level to level 2, GCSE Maths and/or English. Delivery will be up to 3 days a week and 2 days prep and marking. Tutors can discuss at interviews the above sessions that need to be taught and any preferences of delivery and qualifications. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? We are looking for an enthusiastic Lecturer level 1 Tutor to join our Study Programme team. In consultation with the Study Programme Manager, subject tutors and Learning Support Assistants, you will deliver sessions to individuals or small groups of young people where some learners have a range of special educational needs. You will support learners with additional learning needs enabling them to participate as fully as possible in the Study Programme. You will be responsible for maintaining learner records and individual learning plans, as directed by the Study Programme Manager. You will support young people who experience anxiety in returning to education. You will work as part of a dynamic team to ensure that learners are supported in addressing their educational and pastoral issues, liaising with other colleagues and agencies as appropriate.

• Relevant experience of working as a tutor and supporting young people.
• A Functional Skills/GCSE maths and English qualification at Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• A relevant teaching qualification at level four minimum
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. Our Values are:
• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
About the team we are recruiting to We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need. We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people. Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas:
• Nursery Workers
• Teaching Assistants
• Leadership/Management; and
• Customer Care.
We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council's Job Shop. Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need. We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry., Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable. On interview you will deliver a 10-minute teaching topic of your choice to a small group of learners followed by a 40 minute face to face panel interview. Upon short listing you will be advised on the level the learners are currently working towards for your chosen topic. Interview dates: 20th, 21st and 22nd May