Part Time Accredited Tutor for English Functional Skills

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council’s Calderdale Adult Learning is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic tutor to deliver Functional English qualifications from Entry level to Level 2 across Calderdale. Teaching in an adult learning setting is essential, with the ability to assess learners and tailor learning to their needs.

You will use online platforms to support teaching, provide IAG, and travel to venues as required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Level 3 teaching qualification is essential.
• A Level 4/5 subject specialism is essential.
• Experience delivering Functional English to adults is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional English qualifications from Entry level to Level 2.
• Assess learners' starting points and tailor learning to individual needs.
• Track progress and provide guidance to help learners enter employment or progress further.
• Use online platforms to support teaching and learning and offer Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG).

Education

Level 3 teaching qualification

Level 4/5 subject specialism

Job description

Post Ref: CC944

Working hours are spread across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and applicants must be available to work on these days.

Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Calderdale Adult Learning is on a journey to become an outstanding provider. Learners are always at the centre of everything we do, so this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of our growing provision. We are looking for individuals who share the 'outstanding' ethos, are passionate about teaching, positively influencing learners' lives.

We offer a wide range of courses to approximately 4,000 Adult learners throughout Calderdale, accredited and community-based learning. Our provision adapts to the needs of our communities. It offers a range of opportunities to learn, grow in confidence, gain the qualifications that support entering employment, career changes, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, improving emotional health and well-being, and gaining skills to help in daily life.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible tutor who has relevant subject knowledge and experience to deliver Functional English qualifications ranging from Entry level to Level 2. Teaching experience within an adult setting is essential. You will assess learners' starting points, tailor learning to individual needs and track progress. You will be an effective team player, be flexible, willing to take on new teaching challenges as new opportunities arise and have experience of using online platforms to support teaching and learning.

You will be required to deliver a variety of courses of various lengths and criteria,(this may involve travelling to different venues across Calderdale) while still meeting Awarding Organisation specifications. Tutors are required to provide relevant IAG to identify appropriate future choices and pathways and ensure learners are aware of all the opportunities available to them.

A minimum of a Level 3 teaching qualification and a level 4/5 subject specialism is essential. You should be able to demonstrate a proven track record of teaching, learning and assessment. We expect all staff to embed wider skills in their teaching including, British Values, Safeguarding and Prevent, Equality and Diversity to ensure that learners maximise their understanding.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Tuesday 20th October 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 29th October 2026

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished - see guidance