Family Learning Coach (Part-Time) - Empower Parents & Kids

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Essex County Council's Adult Community Learning is seeking a Vocational Trainer - Family Learning to deliver high‑quality family learning programmes across Essex. You will work with parents and carers to develop skills, confidence and positive learning behaviours to support children's education.

This role requires knowledge of KS1/KS2 English and Maths, experience in family or adult learning, and a recognised teaching qualification or willingness to achieve one.

Qualifications

• KS1/KS2 English and Maths knowledge.
• Experience delivering Family Learning or adult learning programmes.
• Experience working with parents, carers and families.
• Good digital and ICT skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Willingness to work towards teaching qualification if not held.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging family learning programmes that support parents, carers and families to develop skills, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Develop lesson plans, schemes of work and learning resources to meet learner needs and curriculum outcomes.
• Adapt learning activities to meet diverse learners and remove barriers to participation.
• Use assessment methods to monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate learner attendance, progress and achievement records.
• Deliver learning in schools, community venues and online environments.
• Build relationships with schools and community organisations to promote learning opportunities.
• Support parents and carers to develop knowledge and confidence to support children's learning.
• Deliver occasional evening and holiday provision when required.

Skills

KS1 English

KS2 Maths

Learning engagement

Digital skills

Communication skills

Inclusive teaching

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Teaching qualification (AET, CET, DET, PGCE or equivalent)

Tools

ICT tools

Job description

Essex County Council's Adult Community Learning is seeking a Vocational Trainer - Family Learning to deliver high‑quality family learning programmes across Essex. You will work with parents and carers to develop skills, confidence and positive learning behaviours to support children's education.

This role requires knowledge of KS1/KS2 English and Maths, experience in family or adult learning, and a recognised teaching qualification or willingness to achieve one.