Tutor (ESOL and Community Interpreting)

Tutor (ESOL and Community Interpreting)

33 Hours per Week | Term Time Only

Are you passionate about helping adults achieve their potential?

Do you have the skills to inspire and motivate learners? Are you committed to supporting people to develop their English language skills or gain qualifications in Community Interpreting?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity for two Tutors to join the Learning and Skills Service at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

About Us

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, our Learning and Skills Service is committed to helping residents and businesses realise their full economic potential by increasing opportunities, prosperity, wellbeing and community cohesion.

Our mission is simple: to create a brighter future for all.

Ofsted (2023) judged the service as being a ‘good’ learning provider and we now strive to become recognised as outstanding in all that we do.

The Role

As a Tutor, you will be responsible for planning, delivering and quality assuring high-quality learning programmes in ESOL and/or Community Interpreting. You will support adult learners to develop their skills, achieve qualifications and progress towards their personal, educational and employment goals.

Working as part of a supportive and ambitious team, you will play a key role in creating engaging learning experiences that encourage participation, achievement and progression.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.

Why join us?

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we know that great services are delivered by great people. That's why we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are trusted, valued and supported.

• A competitive salary of up to £25,966
• Generous annual leave entitlement. Additional leave can also be purchased through our flexible leave scheme.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's leading public sector pension schemes, with options to enhance your retirement planning.
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits, including learning and development opportunities, employee assistance programme, physiotherapy services, and discounts with major high street and online retailers.

Additional Information

Please note that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the recruitment process.

This role is Term Time Only + 5 days, 33 hours per week. Pro rata actual salary is £24,704 – £25,966 (plus pending pay award)

Important Applicant Guidance

Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.

Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.

Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.