Lead Tutor - Adult Education Work Skills

Coventry City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Lead Tutor for the Work Skills Team. This role involves leading adult education programs focused on inclusive learning and personal development. Candidates should have a strong background in adult teaching and be able to mentor tutors. Additionally, a Level 3 qualification or above is required. The position is based in Coventry and offers a supportive environment dedicated to improvement and diversity.

Benefits

Rewards and benefits package

Guaranteed interviews for certain groups

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles.
• Experience in teaching within adult and community learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver adult learning programmes.
• Coordinate curriculum delivery and mentor tutors.
• Contribute to quality assurance and internal processes.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Inclusive teaching practices

Curriculum development

Mentoring experience

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in relevant areas

Tools

Digital platforms experience

Job description

Overview

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need. We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people. Our work‑based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas: Nursery Workers, Teaching Assistants, Leadership/Management; and Customer Care. We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop. Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need. We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry.

Values

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Job Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Tutor to join the Work Skills Team and be part of our Skills, Employment & Adult Education Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver high‑quality adult learning programmes that support learners to achieve their personal, educational, and employment goals.

You’ll coordinate curriculum delivery, mentor tutors, manage a small team, and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement. If you’re committed to inclusive education, have strong teaching experience, and enjoy supporting others to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Qualifications and Experience

We are seeking a skilled and passionate educator to take on a leadership role in delivering high‑quality adult learning programmes across Coventry. You will have a strong understanding of adult learning principles, inclusive teaching practices, and curriculum development. You will be confident in planning and delivering engaging sessions, assessing learner progress, and supporting individuals to achieve their goals.

The Work Skills area also embraces Early Years, Teaching Assistant, Health & Social Care, Business Administration, Customer Service, Team Leading & Leadership & Management from a vocational and apprenticeship perspective. Having a Level 3 qualification or above in one or more of these areas is required.

You’ll also play a key role in mentoring tutors, managing Learning Support Assistants, and contributing to internal quality assurance processes. Experience in teaching within adult and community learning, using digital platforms, and supporting learners with diverse needs is essential. You should hold relevant teaching and assessor qualifications, and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, equity, and continuous improvement.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check with effect 1 September 2022, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process. If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guarantee Interview Scheme – As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the following criteria:
Members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long‑term health condition.

Additional Information

The interview date(s): 13th February 2026. About Coventry: Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We are cutting‑edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package – to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies