Core Skills & Employability Tutor (Unaccredited) - East Lothian Works (Casual) - EAL12557

Hourly rate of pay: £20.13 - £22.51

Days and Hours of Work: Potential working days will be from Monday - Friday, hours will vary. To start 10th August 2026.

East Lothian Works are recruiting experienced individuals to work with adults and young people (16+ and post school) to improve the numeracy, literacy, IT and employability skills. In line with the Scottish Government’s Adult Learning Strategy and No One Left Behind, tutors will be part of the wider employability team, offering a learner-centred approach and supporting those furthest away from the labour market to make meaningful progression along the strategic skills pipeline. Tutors will be expected to deliver unaccredited learning either 1-1 or in small groups. Successful applicants will be recruited on a casual basis to meet business needs. Please note: There is no guaranteed number of hours per week with casual posts.

Job Details: To prepare and deliver learning including a range of unaccredited core skills and employability courses to young people and adults in group and 1:1 settings. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements:

• Relevant Qualifications: Educated to HNC/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in the relevant subject.
• Driving Licence: A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.
• PVG Membership: This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information: For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link. If you require further information about this vacancy, please call or email us on. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.