Casual Tutor - Business

Thurrock Council; Thurrock; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking casual tutors to teach Business. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching, have relevant industry experience, and hold level 2 qualifications in English and maths, with an ideal level 3 award in Education and Training. Responsibilities include planning courses, teaching, and providing feedback. This role offers a flexible working environment and generous benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts and local offers

Qualifications

• DBS Check at Enhanced Level required for the post.
• Qualification or experience within the subject you wish to teach.

Responsibilities

• Plan courses and lessons, create resources, and teach lessons.
• Mark learners' work and provide developmental feedback.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Relevant industry experience

Experience in teaching adults

Education

Level 2 qualifications in English and maths

Level 3 award in Education and Training

Job description

Salary: £26.07 - £29.72 per hour, depending on qualifications. Grade TUTLEC 1 - 4 depending on teaching qualifications and experience. Permanent Contract. Hours per week are variable (as & when required) and subject to demand. We are seeking engaging and committed individuals to join us as casual tutors to teach Business. You will be passionate about your subject, have previous and relevant industry experience and be keen to inspire our learners. This role is an exciting opportunity to support Thurrock residents with developing their skills and confidence in a subject of interest to them in their everyday life and work.

Thurrock Adult Community College is the local authority's provider of adult education for Thurrock. Our main base is in the Old Court House in Grays, but we deliver courses across the borough.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• You will be responsible for planning courses and lessons, creating resources, teaching lessons, and marking learners' work and giving developmental feedback.
• Experience of teaching adults is desirable.
• You will have level 2 qualifications in English and maths, ideally a level 3 award in Education and Training.
• You will be required to have a qualification or experience within any subject you wish to teach.
• DBS Check: At Enhanced Level with Children's Barred list is required for this post.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 22nd January 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 8th February 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
Nicky Chapman on

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

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