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Leicestershire County Council; Quorn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in Quorn is seeking a part-time Sessional Tutor to deliver health, wellbeing, and craft-related courses. Candidates must have a Level 3 teaching qualification and Level 2 in English and Maths. The role includes flexible hours, allowing self-managed scheduling during term time, and candidates should have experience in adult education and working with learners with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 or above teaching qualification.
• Must have Level 2 or above in English and Maths.
• Experience in adult learning and teaching learners with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in various subjects.
• Adapt teaching styles to meet learner needs.
• Provide support for learners with varying abilities.

Skills

Delivery of health and wellbeing subjects

Catering experience

Art and craft experience

Effective communication skills

Digital skills

Education

Level 3 teaching qualification

Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths

Job description

Salary: Enhanced LCC Grade 8 starting at 35.76 per hour with three incremental/annual increases up to 38.79 per hour (hourly rate comprises payment for one hour of delivered teaching and equivalent time for preparation and other teaching-related duties).

Working Hours: Two part-time sessional contracts available - up to 8 hours per week delivered teaching with the equivalent for preparation and other teaching-related duties fixed schedule during term time (smaller contracts may be considered subject to service requirements). We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council.

If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Courses are delivered in a wide range of subjects; we are specifically looking for candidates with skills/experience in delivering health and wellbeing, catering, and art/craft related subjects. The successful candidate will be able to confidently deliver and adapt their teaching and learning styles to meet the needs of all learners.

Requirements:

• Level 3 or above nationally recognised teaching qualification (if you do not yet hold a Level 5 teaching qualification, you must provide evidence that you will gain this within the first two years of employment)
• Level 2 or above qualification in both English and maths
• Competence in the use of digital skills including emails, web-based applications, word processing, and digital teaching resources
• Experience in delivering adult learning
• Experience of working with learners who have moderate/severe learning disabilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of the principles of safeguarding

We also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

This is a Sessional Tutor role and will be paid one month in arrears on submission of a pay claim at the end of each month. The hours indicated are paid at an hourly rate which includes provision for face-to-face teaching time and non-contact preparation/training time which will be outlined in a working pattern letter. An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of the pre-employment checks.