Part-Time Tutor for Inclusive Adult Learning (Catering)

Leicestershire County Council; Loughborough, Whitwick; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council invites applications for a Fractional Tutor within the GoLearn! Learning for Independence curriculum. The position delivers catering/cooking and customer service courses to adults with learning difficulties, adapting teaching styles to meet diverse learner needs.

You will work with groups of 7–12, supported by a Learning Support Assistant, following RARPA and individual learning plans. DBS checks are required, and the role supports flexible, hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 or above nationally recognised teaching qualification (you must gain Level 5 within two years)
• Hold Level 2 or above qualifications in both English and maths
• Demonstrate competence in digital skills and use of digital teaching resources
• Experience delivering adult learning
• Experience with learners who have moderate/severe learning disabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understand adult safeguarding principles

Responsibilities

• Deliver catering/cooking and customer service courses; adapt teaching to learners' needs
• Work with learners using RARPA and individual learning plans
• Manage groups of 7–12 learners with a dedicated Learning Support Assistant
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment and DBS compliance
• Promote accessible and inclusive services for all residents

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Digital skills

Adult learning

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 teaching qualification

Level 2 English

Level 2 maths

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Leicestershire Adult Learning Service, various locations including Loughborough and Whitwick

Salary: £36.94 per hour with three incremental/annual increases up to £40.07 per hour - hourly rate comprises payment for one hour of delivered teaching and equivalent time for preparation and other teaching-related duties

Working Hours:up to 8hours per week face-to-face teaching delivery with the equivalent for preparation and other teaching-related duties, fixed schedule, during term time (smaller contracts may be considered subject to service requirements)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 29th October 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

About the Role

This vacancy is an opportunity to work within the Learning for Independence curriculum of the Leicestershire Adult Learning Service - GoLearn! - as a Fractional Tutor.The Learning for Independence curriculum specifically caters for adults with learning difficulties.

Courses are delivered in a wide range of subjects across the curriculum and we are specifically looking for candidates with skills/experience in delivering catering/cooking and customer service related topics. The successful candidate will be able toconfidently deliver and adapt their teaching and learning styles to meet the needs of all learners.

All courses follow the principles of RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement), every learner has an individual learning plan and the accredited courses we deliver are accredited by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group. Class sizes are between 7-12 learners and each group benefits from a dedicated Learning Support Assistant.

The successful candidate will be working with broad groups of learners in a vibrant and engaging learning environment.

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 with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see ourpolicy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Hold a 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)
• Hold Level 2 or above qualifications in both English and maths
• Demonstrate competence in the use of digital skills, including emails, web-based applications, word processing and digital teaching resources
• Have experience in delivering adult learning
• Have experience of working with learners who have moderate/severe learning disabilities
• Be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Understand the principles of adult safeguarding

In addition, we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are aDisability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact one of the individuals named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Melanie Sullivan (Learning Development and Delivery Coordinator)

0116 3050566

[e-mail]

or

Amy McManus (Programme Manager)

0116 3050586

[e-mail]

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see theHow to Applysection on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal:https://emss.org.uk/support.

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