Programme Lead Tutor

Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing); Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ealing Council in London is recruiting for a full-time Programme Lead Tutor to lead and shape the educational experience for adult learners in ESOL, Functional Skills, Digital and Vocational courses.

You will drive quality improvement, develop curricula, analyze data, and ensure learners achieve qualifications, working across services in the Economy & Skills Directorate.

The role requires a recognised teaching qualification and experience leading educational programmes; DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification such as PGCE or QTS.
• Experience leading educational programmes.
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the educational experience for learners in ESOL, Functional Skills, Digital and Vocational courses.
• Drive quality improvement across teaching, learning and assessment.
• Develop courses and curriculum with up-to-date subject information.
• Use data to monitor learner progress and outcomes to achieve qualifications.
• Maintain accurate records to support continuous improvement and adherence to standards.

Skills

Teaching

Educational leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Education

PGCE or QTS

Job description

£41,511 to £43,449

Grade 8

Ealing Council have an exciting new opportunity as Programme Lead Tutor available on a full-time basis.

About Ealing

Ealing is a world class borough within a world class city. On the doorstep of Heathrow, home to the UK's largest regeneration programme at Old Oak and Park Royal and hosting five new Elizabeth Line stations, the borough has unrivalled connectivity. This means the borough has huge potential for good growth, job creation, and investment at a scale of regional and national significance. Ealing's seven towns, each with their own unique identity, support a genuine community-led approach to regeneration, and accommodating London's largest reservoir of industrial land puts Ealing at the forefront of growing and attracting multiple high growth sectors to help transform West London's economy and create tens of thousands of new jobs. This combined with award winning parks linked by the Grand Union canal network, and one of the country's most diverse and skilled populations, makes Ealing a great place to work, live and play.

The Programme Lead Tutor role

This is newly created post within a new cross-cutting Economy & Sustainability Directorate under fresh and ambitious leadership. You would have an excellent opportunity to expand and consolidate your career by operating across an extensive peer group and diverse range of services within a newly created Regeneration, Economy & Skills department.

Ealing Adult Learning and Skills is actively seeking dynamic and dedicated individuals to join our team as full-time Programme Lead Tutors. As a key member of our organisation, you will be responsible for leading and shaping the educational experience for our learners in specific subjects, such as ESOL, Functional Skills (English and Maths), Digital, Vocational courses, etc.

As the Programme Lead Tutor, you will:

Strive to deliver high-quality provision to meet the needs of Ealing’s residents, employers, and communities. Ensure accessibility to programmes that empower learners to improve their work and life prospects.

Be a model of best practice for tutors, inspiring commitment to achieving the highest standards. Drive significant improvements in the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment within the assigned subject area to ensure all learners achieve their full potential.

Foster a culture of quality improvement through collaborative planning, sharing innovative teaching approaches, including e-learning, and developing and providing resources.

Take the lead on course and curriculum development, contributing valuable, up-to-date subject-specific information to support the management team.

Be responsible for the quality assurance of your teaching and learner outcomes. Maintain accurate records to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to quality standards.

Use data effectively to monitor learner attendance and progress, ensuring successful qualification achievement and meeting required targets. Drive continuous improvement within the subject area.

Our ideal Programme Lead Tutor will have the below skills and experience:

• Relevant teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, QTS, or equivalent)
• Experience in leading educational programs
• Knowledge of government agencies' requirements and experience with Ofsted inspections
• Proven track record of implementing quality improvement strategies
• Strong data analysis and utilisation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The ideal candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating a clear vision of quality improvement strategies. If you are passionate about adult education, possess the necessary qualifications and experience, and are ready to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Ealing Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing Council follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is subject to Ealing Council's enhanced vetting process.

This role is deemed customer facing and as such you must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role. This requirement relates to Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

Closing date: Monday 16 November 2026