Adult Learning Coach: Build Confidence & Skills

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Harlow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council's Adult Community Learning (ACL) is seeking a passionate Community Trainer to deliver inclusive learning opportunities that help adults build confidence, develop skills and progress into further learning or employment.

You will plan, deliver and assess a range of community learning sessions across Essex, including English, maths, digital skills and wellbeing, tailoring to learner needs and working with local partners.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering learning, training, coaching or support to adults.
• Strong understanding of inclusive and learner‑centred teaching practice.
• Ability to build effective relationships with learners and community partners.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess high-quality community learning sessions tailored to learner needs and community priorities.
• Deliver a range of entry-level and community learning programmes, including English, maths, digital skills, employability and wellbeing courses.
• Embed English, maths and digital skills within learning programmes where appropriate.
• Support learners to develop confidence, wellbeing and progression through creative and flexible learning approaches.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with additional support needs.
• Use assessment and learner reviews to monitor progress and celebrate learner achievement.
• Work collaboratively with community partners to engage new learners and support participation in learning opportunities.
• Attend community events and outreach activities to promote ACL courses and engage with local residents.
• Promote safeguarding, Prevent, British Values, equality, diversity and inclusion in all delivery environments.
• Collaborate with the Community Engagement Officer and Sector Lead to support learner recruitment, engagement and progression.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in continuous professional development and reflective practice to maintain effective and current teaching skills.

Skills

Teaching experience

Inclusive teaching

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Essex County Council's Adult Community Learning (ACL) is seeking a passionate Community Trainer to deliver inclusive learning opportunities that help adults build confidence, develop skills and progress into further learning or employment.

You will plan, deliver and assess a range of community learning sessions across Essex, including English, maths, digital skills and wellbeing, tailoring to learner needs and working with local partners.