Senior Adult Learning Tutor - Annualised

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks a qualified Senior Adult Learning Tutor specializing in British Sign Language (BSL) to inspire and teach learners. This role involves collaborating with the Foundation Learning Skills team to provide high-quality learning experiences to adults across Norfolk. The position offers competitive pay, generous holiday entitlements, and potential for hybrid working arrangements. Training and support for teaching qualifications is also available for motivated candidates.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discounts programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Skilled and enthusiastic individual with a passion for teaching BSL.
• Ability to deliver high-quality sessions to diverse learners.
• Experience or willingness to obtain necessary teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational teaching in British Sign Language.
• Work as part of the Foundation Learning Skills curriculum team.
• Deliver sessions online or in the community.

Skills

Learner-centred approach

Excellent ICT skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Teamwork

Awareness of data protection

Education

Teaching qualification or relevant vocational skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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Job Description

Senior Adult Learning Tutor - British Sign Language (BSL) | 8533 | Annualised hours Permanent Contract | (0.3 FTE) | £37,280 to £39,152 per annum pro rata (Scale I) | County Hall, Norwich

We are looking for a qualified, skilled, self‑motivated, enthusiastic and highly organised individual to provide inspirational teaching to learners in British Sign Language (BSL).

You will be required to work closely as part of the Foundation Learning Skills curriculum team to deliver high quality teaching to Norfolk residents.

You will be dedicated to improving life outcomes for post-19 learners and will deliver sessions online and/or in the community throughout Norfolk.

Skills and Competencies

• A learner‑centred, active approach is necessary, along with an appreciation of the added benefits of virtual and hybrid learning.
• Excellent ICT skills, including Excel, Word, Microsoft Teams, web‑based learning programmes and ability to learn in‑house database systems.
• Exceptional organisational skills including an ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Work well within a team environment.
• Awareness of data protection, safeguarding, Prevent, British Values and information management.

If you have the relevant vocational or occupational skills but do not currently hold a teaching qualification, Adult Learning may be able to provide funding to help you obtain the required qualification.

You will be part of a well‑established, supportive team and training will be provided.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Rachel Dunn [e-mail]

Benefits

• 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:
  • ‘Norfolk Rewards’ employee discounts programme – save money on groceries, clothing, holidays, technology, gym memberships, cinema and more.
  • 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 our tax‑efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra‑low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard‑to‑fill job

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work‑life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good broadband connectivity.

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All applicants closing date: 31 January 2026 23:59