Casual Adult Learning Tutor

Rutland County Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Term-time only

Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Health, wellbeing and work-lifeBalance

Job summary

Rutland County Council’s Rutland Adult & Community Learning is seeking versatile Casual Adult Learning Tutors to deliver high-quality, inclusive learning in community settings such as libraries and local venues. The role focuses on Functional Skills English and Digital Skills, helping adults progress and achieve meaningful outcomes.

As part of a supportive team, you will plan engaging sessions, track learner progress, and contribute to quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering adult learning with inclusive, diverse learners.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess structured learning sessions.
• Track learner progress and maintain records and admin related to courses.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured adult learning sessions
• Support learners to achieve learning outcomes and qualifications
• Complete lesson plans, schemes of work, registers and learner records
• Create inclusive learning opportunities for diverse abilities
• Contribute to course reviews and quality assurance activities

Skills

Adult teaching

Functional Skills English

Digital skills

Job description

Interview Date: w/c 30th November 2026

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your subject expertise to inspire learners, build confidence, support skills development and improve opportunities for adults to achieve meaningful outcomes. You will join our team of tutors delivering high-quality, inclusive learning in welcoming community settings, including libraries and other local venues, taking learning directly into the heart of our communities.

Working Hours: Varied

Interview Date: w/c 30th November 2026

Rutland Adult & Community Learning is looking for versatile and enthusiastic Casual Adult Learning Tutors who can bring learning to life for adults across Rutland. We are particularly interested in hearing from tutors with expertise in Functional Skills English and Digital Skills Courses.

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your subject expertise to inspire learners, build confidence, support skills development and improve opportunities for adults to achieve meaningful outcomes. You will join our team of tutors delivering high-quality, inclusive learning in welcoming community settings, including libraries and other local venues, taking learning directly into the heart of our communities.

About The Role

As an Adult Learning Tutor you will support learners before, during and after their course, helping them build confidence and progress in their learning. Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering well-structured adult learning sessions
• Supporting learners to achieve agreed learning outcomes and work towards qualifications
• Completing lesson plans, schemes of work, registers and learner records, including individual learning plans
• Creating inclusive learning opportunities for a diverse range of abilities and learning styles
• Contributing to course reviews, quality assurance and self-assessment activities.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Costs for the DBS are covered by Rutland County Council. Please note that you will need a full driving licence to enable you to travel across the county.

About You

We are looking for individuals who can:

• Communicate effectively with learners, staff and partners
• Bring an inclusive, positive approach
• Demonstrate recent successful involvement in teaching, learning or training within a subject/skill specialism.
• Provide high-quality teaching, support and information and advice to adult learners
• Plan effectively and use a range of teaching methods to meet different learner needs.
• Track progress and adapt their teaching supporting learners to achieve their goals.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of learning.
• Maintain accurate records and meet course administration requirements

If you are passionate about adult learning and want to make a positive difference to learners in Rutland, we would welcome your application.

Relevant Experience

To be successful in this role, candidates may have experience in one or more of the following areas or roles: Further Education, Adult Learning, Tutoring, KS4/5 teaching experience in the subject.

Informal enquiries

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Charlotte Law, Learning Quality Assurance and Monitoring Manager at [e-mail]

We review applications frequently; however, in periods of high demand, the role may close earlier than advertised, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Term-time only
• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance

For further information on the benefits of working for Rutland, please see our careers page:

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Our Values

Our values – Passionate, Ambitious, Work Together, and Make a Difference – guide everything we do. We’re looking for people who share these values and want to contribute to strong, supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.