***INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY*** ALS TEACHER (0.4 FTE) in Cambridge

Job Title: ALS Teacher

Overview

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a current CWA staff member to join our Additional Learning Support Teaching (ALS) team. This role focuses on supporting students who require additional tuition in English or maths, as well as helping them develop key skills such as time management and academic writing. The successful candidate will plan and deliver personalised learning sessions tailored to each student’s individual needs, working closely with learners to identify gaps in their understanding, build confidence, and support their progress through targeted, engaging activities.

The role involves working with small groups of students, delivering sessions in maths, English, academic writing, planning, or time management, helping them develop the skills and self‑belief needed to succeed in Further Education. It also requires managing your own timetable and ensuring that support sessions are arranged around students’ existing commitments.

Location

Cambridge

Hours

15 per week (working days to be agreed)

Salary

£12,934 – £16,310 per annum (£31,904 – £40,233 FTE)

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised learning sessions tailored to individual student needs.
• Work closely with learners to identify gaps in understanding and build their confidence.
• Deliver small‑group sessions in maths, English, academic writing, planning, and time management.
• Manage your own timetable to ensure support sessions are arranged around students’ existing commitments.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff.
• Five college closure days and bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time).
• Fee waivers on selected College courses.
• Contributory pension scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Discounts with local businesses and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Access to a range of internal and external staff well‑being resources.

Equality & Diversity

CWA is a Disability Confident employer and offers a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We encourage candidates to disclose any disabilities and whether or not they wish to be considered under this scheme. CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Legal & Compliance

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, although the Exceptions Order may apply. CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive sufficiently qualified applications prior to the closing date.