Lead Tutor - Essential Skills (Adult Education)

Our Values

• 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.

What is the job role?

Are you passionate about transforming lives through education? Do you have the drive to lead and innovate in adult learning? We’re looking for Lead Tutors to join our Essential Skills team, delivering high-quality English, Maths, and Digital Skills programmes that empower learners to reach their personal, educational, and employment goals.

What You’ll Do

Shape the Curriculum: Contribute to curriculum design, development and continuous improvement.
Manage and Coordinate: Supervise tutors and Learning Support Assistants, oversee delivery plans, and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
Quality Assurance: Undertake internal quality assurance duties and maintain high standards across the curriculum.
Innovate: Use digital platforms and creative teaching methods to enhance learning experiences.
Lead and Deliver: Plan, teach, and assess engaging adult learning sessions that make a real impact.
Support and Mentor: Coach and mentor tutors, share best practice, and champion quality teaching.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking skilled and passionate educators to take on a leadership role in delivering high-quality adult learning programmes across Coventry. You will have a strong understanding of adult learning principles, inclusive teaching practices, and curriculum development. You will be confident in planning and delivering engaging sessions, assessing learner progress, and supporting individuals to achieve their goals. In particular, we are looking for:
• Qualified tutors with experience in adult and community learning.
• Strong knowledge of English, Maths, and Digital Skills curriculum.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to inspire learners and colleagues, adapt to diverse environments, and promote inclusion.
• Relevant teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent) and assessor/IQA qualifications.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Make a tangible difference in the lives of adults across Coventry.

Information and Eligibility

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.
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).
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.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
Guarantee 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.
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.

Interview and References

Interview date(s): week commencing 9th February 2026 at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ – to be confirmed.

General Details

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 andbenefits package – to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies