Senior Adult Learning Tutor - Annualised

Norfolk County Council; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 37,280 - 39,152; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Financial benefits including employee discounts

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking a Senior Adult Learning Tutor for a part-time role focused on teaching English as a second language in King's Lynn. You will inspire and support learners from various backgrounds, helping them gain essential skills for employment.

With competitive pay and numerous benefits including generous holidays and health services, this role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum CELTA or TESOL qualification with English and maths at Level 2.
• Exceptional organisational skills fully developed through previous role experience.
• Awareness of data protection and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality ESOL classes to Norfolk residents.
• Work closely with the Foundation Learning Skills curriculum team.
• Provide inspirational teaching to learners from other countries.

Skills

Learner centred approach

Excellent ICT skills

Clear communication

Organisational skills

CELTA or TESOL qualification

Teamwork

Data protection awareness

Education

CELTA or TESOL qualification

English and maths qualifications at Level 2

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Teams

Web-based learning programmes

Job description

Senior Adult Learning Tutor (Grade I) / Adult Learning Tutor (Grade H) | 10541 | Permanent Contract | 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE) | £37,280 to £39,152 per annum pro rata (Scale I) / £34,434 to £36,363 per annum pro rata (Scale H) | West Norfolk

We currently have a part‑time opportunity to teach English as a second language. We are looking for a qualified, skilled, self‑motivated, enthusiastic and highly organised individual to provide inspirational teaching to learners from other countries. There may be additional hours available to teach on the English Functional Skills curriculum.

You will be required to work closely as part of the Foundation Learning Skills curriculum team to deliver high‑quality ESOL classes to both Norfolk residents and new arrivals, some of whom are pre‑literate.

You will be dedicated to improving life outcomes for post‑19 learners and will deliver a variety of accreditation to move people into secure employment, reduce load on public services and help families support their children through school.

You Should Be Able To Demonstrate The Following Skills

• A learner centred, active approach, along with an appreciation of the added benefits of virtual learning.
• Excellent ICT skills, including Excel, Word, Microsoft Teams, web‑based learning programmes and ability to learn web‑based learning programmes.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively through a range of mediums.
• Exceptional organisational skills, including an ability to work to tight deadlines.
• A minimum CELTA or TESOL qualification with English and maths qualifications at Level 2.
• Work well within a virtual team environment and be able to independently manage teaching responsibilities.
• Awareness of data protection, safeguarding, Prevent and information management.

You will be part of a well‑established, supportive team and training will be provided. The pay scale of the role is determined by qualifications and if you do not hold a level 4 generic teaching qualification, there is an expectation to work towards this.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Kathy Shaw [e-mail], ESOL Curriculum Manager.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast‑track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi‑time, part‑time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as employee discount programme, a Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers, relocation expenses (where applicable), an advance of your expenses if you travel for work, Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions, tax‑efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes, access to tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra‑low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) and payment if you refer someone you know to a hard‑to‑fill job.