Employability Sessional Tutor
£29.78
Based in Leicester, with travel to various venues in your area
Are you an experienced tutor, looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work for an organisation with a strong social purpose? Do you agree with our ethos that all adults, regardless of their situation, should have access to education? If so – then read on!
The WEA is the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, a charity dedicated to bringing high quality, professional education into the heart of communities. We are looking for talented individuals to help us deliver our mission – to bring education within reach.
Course Info
Monday – Friday 09:30 – 12:30 then 13:00 – 15:00 5 hours a day.
Courses will run in a 4 week block and then repeats with a new cohort.
This course covers a range of employability skills including, basic digital skills, CV writing and confidence building.
Our learners may be returning to work after a significant period away or may currently be NEET. We’re looking for someone who can connect with learners, understand their individual needs and challenges, and create a supportive and encouraging learning environment.
Job Description
As a Sessional Tutor, you will provide engaging teaching, learning and assessment with a creative and supportive approach to teaching. Adapting to a range of learning styles, and ability to differentiate delivery to learners with mixed abilities to develop learners` knowledge and understanding. All whilst ensuring you provide the highest possible quality teaching and learning to a group of learners.
As a Sessional Tutor, you should have:
- Teaching qualification (PCGE, CertEd, DET or equivalent), level 5 specialism (if you have IQA and Assessor qualifications that would be advantageous)
- Experience of design and implementation of innovative learning, schemes of work and lesson plans.
- Experience in a range of initial assessment and diagnostic tools.
- A thorough understanding of RARPA as well as the EIF and the quality processes that underpin your delivery.
- Experience of working with adults in hard-to-reach areas who may face multiple barriers to education.
- Strong working knowledge of OFSTEDs Education Inspection Framework.
- A strong team work ethic. We like to collaborate and support each other.
- A passion for adult education and making a difference!
We are working hard to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change. We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of candidates and encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experiences and potential to apply. Should you need any support with your application, then please email recruitment@wea.ac.uk
You can read more about what it’s like to work here, on our website Why learn with the WEA? There are many reasons | WEA
If you are interested in this role, please submit your application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close the role early if we receive a large volume of applications.
Employability Tutor in Leicester employer: Workers' Educational Association
WEA Learn is an exceptional employer that values creativity and inclusivity, providing tutors with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adult learners across the UK. With a strong focus on professional development, a supportive work culture, and the flexibility of online teaching, WEA Learn fosters an environment where educators can thrive and innovate while contributing to social change.
Contact Details:
Workers' Educational Association Recruitment Team
