At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and inspire adults with learning difficulties in various subjects, focusing on catering and customer service.
- Company: Leicestershire County Council, committed to inclusive education and community support.
- Benefits: Earn £35.76 per hour, with annual increases, plus flexible working options.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in learners' lives while enjoying a vibrant teaching environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 teaching qualification and experience with adult learners required.
The predicted salary is between 35.76 - 35.76 £ per hour.
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Leicestershire Adult Learning Service, various locations including Loughborough and Whitwick
Salary: £35.76 per hour with three incremental/annual increases up to £38.79 per hour - hourly rate comprises payment for one hour of delivered teaching and equivalent time for preparation and other teaching-related duties (pay award pending)
Working Hours: up to 8 hours per week face-to-face teaching delivery with the equivalent for preparation and other teaching-related duties, fixed schedule, during term time (smaller contracts may be considered subject to service requirements)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 02-09-2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
About the Role
This vacancy is an opportunity to work within the Learning for Independence curriculum of the Leicestershire Adult Learning Service - GoLearn! - as a Fractional Tutor. The Learning for Independence curriculum specifically caters for adults with learning difficulties. Courses are delivered in a wide range of subjects across the curriculum and we are specifically looking for candidates with skills/experience in delivering catering and customer service related topics. The successful candidate will be able to confidently deliver and adapt their teaching and learning styles to meet the needs of all learners. All courses follow the principles of RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement), every learner has an individual learning plan and the accredited courses we deliver are accredited by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group. Class sizes are between 8-12 learners and each group benefits from a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will be working with diverse groups of learners in a vibrant and engaging learning environment. The hours indicated are paid at an hourly rate which includes provision for face-to-face teaching time and non-contact preparation/training time, which will be outlined in a working pattern letter. An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
- Hold a Level 3 or above nationally recognised teaching qualification (if you do not yet hold a Level 5 teaching qualification, you must provide evidence that you will gain this within the first two years of employment)
- Hold Level 2 or above qualifications in both English and maths
- Demonstrate competence in the use of digital skills, including emails, web-based applications, word processing and digital teaching resources
- Have experience in delivering adult learning
- Have experience of working with learners who have moderate/severe learning disabilities
- Be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Understand the principles of adult safeguarding
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact one of the individuals named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Melanie Sullivan (Learning Development and Delivery Coordinator) Telephone: 0116 3050566 Email: melanie.sullivan@leics.gov.uk or Amy McManus (Programme Manager) Telephone: 0116 3050586 Email: amy.mcmanus@leics.gov.uk
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