FTC Variable Hours Tutor

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Gloucester is seeking an enthusiastic Tutor to provide high-quality employability and personal development courses. You will design programs across various sectors, ensuring effective engagement and support for diverse adult learners. The position requires experience teaching adults, a Level 3 qualification in Education & Training, and strong communication skills. You will work within a supportive team while maintaining high-quality learning standards and contributing to community growth.

Benefits

25.5 days annual leave

Training and career development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults or community groups.
• Commitment to equality and continuous improvement.
• Minimum 1 year of teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning sessions.
• Assess learner needs and track their progress.
• Provide high-quality information, advice and guidance.

Skills

Teaching adults

Designing learner-centred programmes

Use of digital tools in teaching

Strong communication skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Education & Training (or equivalent)

Level 2 English and maths

Tools

Microsoft Office programs

Learner Management Systems

Job description

Overview

Do you want to help adults gain the skills and confidence they need to move into work, training, or further learning? We're looking for an enthusiastic Tutor to deliver high-quality employability, personal and social development, and IAG-focused courses across Gloucestershire and to design and deliver sector-based work academy programmes across sectors such as Catering, Cleaning, Hospitality and Retail. You will play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality learning programmes that make a real difference across our county and to people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning in community settings to adults.
• Assess learner needs, track progress, and record achievements.
• Embed English, maths, digital and language skills into your sessions.
• Support adults with diverse learning needs and help them move on to their next steps.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to quality assurance.
• Provide high-quality information, advice and guidance.
• Work collaboratively as part of a friendly, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching adults or community groups.
• Ability to design learner-centred programmes.
• Confident use of digital tools in teaching.
• Strong communication skills and a flexible, positive approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous improvement.
• Essential:
• Level 3 Education & Training (or equivalent)
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience
• Level 2 English and maths
• Competent use of Microsoft Office programs
• Confidence or willingness to learn usage of Learner Management Systems
• Willingness to upskill in other areas of delivery
• This Position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and access to a vehicle and the ability to travel across Gloucestershire.

Recruitment and Legal Information

• The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have the right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
• If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability, as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to [e-mail], as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process.
• A disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
• It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must demonstrate fluency in English.
• Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of roles, balancing service need and individual choice between remote and office working.

Benefits

• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family-friendly employer benefits to support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential counselling and advice, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
• In-house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme