Adult and Community Learning Team Leader

Rutland County Council; Oakham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Team Leader for Adult and Community Learning to lead a vibrant team. The successful candidate will provide leadership, work closely with internal stakeholders, and drive innovative learning solutions. This role requires a degree or equivalent experience in the education sector, along with strong leadership and management skills. The position offers flexible working and a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Local Government Pension

Generous annual leave

Opportunities for career development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing and motivating a team to deliver an effective service.
• Knowledge of education policies and Local Authority duties.
• Engaging leader with a passion for education.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to adult education provision.
• Work closely with Living Well Rutland Service Manager.
• Drive innovations for learning opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Passion for education

Knowledge of education policies

Management and motivation of teams

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Job description

Rutland Adult and Community Learning is undergoing an exciting period of change. We are looking for someone to lead our vibrant and dynamic team. Adult and Community Learning is part of the Living Well Rutland service, alongside Libraries and Health & Community Wellbeing. The three areas weave together, taking learning and more to communities.

About you…

You are an engaging leader, passionate about education and creating better outcomes for learners. Especially those who experience barriers to learning.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent education sector experience
• Experienced in managing and motivating a team to deliver an effective and innovative service that reaches those that need it the most
• Knowledge of education policies, frameworks and development strategies and how these fit within Local Authority statutory duties

About the role……

Within this diverse and interesting role the post holder will:

• Provide leadership to our adult education provision and will be key in working with colleagues, including those in Adult Social Care, to develop a varied learning offer
• Work closely with the Living Well Rutland Service Manager to drive innovations that will have a real impact on opportunities to learn in locations close to home.

Through a programme that will include informal events, short courses, family learning and accredited qualifications, learners will experience success and the joy of lifelong learning.

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.

Adult and Community learning Team leader interviews will be held face to face on 12 November 2025.

Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

To be successful in this role – you may have experience working in the following roles:

• Leading a Local Authority adult learning provision
• Leading learning in the community
• Working in any part of education in a leadership type role

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Donna Cartmell-Fry on 01572 827361 or at [e-mail]

How to apply:

Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at [e-mail]

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Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.