Sessional Lecturer LBHF39234

Hammersmith & Fulham Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking qualified and dynamic Sessional Tutors and Lecturers to teach various subjects to adult learners. The role offers opportunities for immediate start and requires candidates with teaching experience and relevant qualifications. The ideal candidates will be innovative and able to deliver engaging, practical lessons. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to make a positive impact in adult education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s teaching experience.
• Qualified to teach subjects indicated.
• Experience with adult learners required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in-person (occasionally online) to adult learners.
• Deliver engaging, confidence-building lessons.
• Support personal style and portfolio development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience

Inclusive teaching strategies

Education

Degree or equivalent in subject specialism

Teaching qualification Level 4 preferred

Job description

Sessional Lecturer LBHF39234

Job Details: Advert Text

We are recruiting qualified, innovative and dynamic Sessional Tutors and Lecturers to join our excellent team at the Macbeth Centre to teach courses in-person (occasionally online) to adult learners. If you are successful, you will be added to our Tutor Pool so our Programme Managers can discuss course development with you. In some subjects, this will be for an immediate start.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in subject specialism (Level 4 minimum)
• Teaching qualification : Level 4 preferred (Level 3 acceptable if willing to train)
• Minimum 1 year’s teaching experience
• Industry / professional experience (where relevant)

Math Tutor (Functional Skills / Adult Numeracy)

Qualified to teach Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level–Level 2)

Experience with adult learners

Delivers practical, confidence-building lessons

Familiar with curriculaum frameworks such as City & Guilds, Pearson, NCFE

Skilled in inclusive teaching strategies and differentiated learning

British Sign Language (BSL) Tutor

Qualified BSL tutor (BSL Level 3+ (ideally Level 6)

Teaches Beginners to Level 2

Knowledge of Deaf culture and inclusive teaching practices

Uses varied teaching resources

Psychology Tutor

Degree or equivalent in psychology

Experience teaching topics like human behaviour, cognition, and mental health in FE or adualt education

Makes complex theories accessible to adult learners

Delivers engaging lessons using varied resources

History Tutor

Strong knowledge of historical periods, events, and themes

Experience teaching in FE or adult education

Delivers engaging sessions that promote discussion and critical thinking

Counselling Tutor

Qualified counsellor with teaching experience from beginners to Level 3 in FE or adult education

Knowledge of theories, ethics, and skills

Uses adult learning methods and varied resources

General Fitness Tutor (60+)

Delivers low-impact fitness classes for senior adults

Knowledge of age-appropriate modifications and mobility support

Yoga Tutor (60+)

Qualified instructor with senior adult teaching experience

Adapts poses for mobility, joint care, and balance

Skilled in breathwork and relaxation

Pilates Tutor (60+)

Certified instructor with senior fitness experience

Focus on core strength, posture, and flexibility

Modifies exercises for varied ability levels

Tai Chi Tutor

Teaches Tai Chi for health and wellbeing (Beginners to Improvers)

Knowledge of gentle movement, balance, and mindfulness

Supports learners with mobility or balance challenges

Qi Gong Tutor

Skilled in Qi Gong for relaxation, energy flow, and joint health

Experience with senior adults in adult education

Leads calming, accessible sessions

Cardiac Rehab Tutor

Qualified in cardiac rehab or exercise referral

Experience with heart conditions / post-recovery

Designs safe, progressive programs

Feldenkrais Tutor

Certified practitioner

Teaches gentle movement for pain / mobility issues

Circuit Training Tutor (60+)

Designs low-impact circuits for seniors

Focus on strength, balance, endurance

Adapts for varied fitness levels

Back Exercise Tutor

Specialised in spinal health and posture

Experience with seniors and back issues

Promotes safe movement and injury prevention

Senior Total Body Workout Tutor

Delivers full-body fitness for 60+

Focus on strength, flexibility, balance, cardio

Creates inclusive, motivating sessions

Dance Tutor (60+)

Teaches dance styles suitable for senior adults (e.g. line dance, ballroom, folk) in adult education for beginners to advanced

Emphasises rhythm, fun, and social interaction

Adapts for mobility levels

Zumba Gold Tutor

Certified Zumba Gold instructor

Delivers fun, low-impact dance fitness

Creates energetic, inclusive classes

French Language Tutor

Fluent speaker with teaching experience (Beginners to Advanced) in FE or adult education

Skilled in adult learning methods (e.g. communicative approach)

Delivers engaging, culturally rich lessons

Spanish Language Tutor

Fluent speaker with teaching experience (Beginners to Advanced) in FE or adult education

Skilled in adult learning methods

Delivers engaging, culturally rich lessons using varied resources

Japanese Language Tutor

Proficient in spoken and written Japanese

Teaching experience (Beginners to Intermediate) in FE or adult education

Skilled in adult learning methods

Delivers engaging, culturally rich lessons using varied resources

Media Production Tutor

Experience in audio, video, and digital storytelling

Knowledge of pre / post-production workflows

Supports learners in short media projects

Video Editing Tutor

Skilled in editing software (e.g. Premiere Pro, Final Cut)

Experience structuring content for platforms

Teaches transitions, effects, and audio syncing

Social Media Filming & Editing Tutor

Knowledge of short-form content (TikTok, YouTube, etc.)

Experience with mobile / DSLR filming

Teaches editing for engagement and platform optimisation

Drawing & Painting Tutor

Skilled in traditional and modern techniques

Experience teaching adults

Supports personal style and portfolio development

Pattern Cutting & Clothes Making Tutor

Skilled in garment construction and sewing

Fashion / tailoring experience

Teaches beginners and supports creative projects

Woodwork & Furniture Making Tutor

Skilled in carpentry and joinery

Safe use of hand / power tools

Guides learners from design to completion

Cyber Security Tutor

Expertise in IT security and cyber threats

Adult / vocational teaching experience

Knowledge of certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+, CISSP)

Business Start-Up Tutor

Background in entrepreneurship or small business management

Teaches planning, marketing, finance, legal setup

Supports adult learners and community enterprise

Social Media & Digital Marketing Tutor

Qualified in marketing or related field

Additionally, certifications in digital marketing platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Blueprint, HubSpot, Hootsuite) or able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge

Experience with campaigns, SEO, content, analytics

Teaches trends, tools (e.g. Canva, Mailchimp, Google Ads)

Web Development Tutor (WordPress)

Skilled in WordPress CMS, themes, plugins

Experience with HTML, CSS, basic PHP

Builds responsive, SEO-optimised sites

Software Development Tutor

Skilled in Python or similar language

Teaches clean code, algorithms, debugging, Git

Experience with IDEs and command-line tools

Health & Social Care Tutor

Qualified at Level 3+ and in workplace assessment

Experience in care settings (NHS, residential, domiciliary)

Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred care

Teaching Assistant Tutor

Experience in schools / colleges

Knowledge of SEN and classroom strategies

Qualified at Level 3 and as Assessor (A1 / CAVA)

About us

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People Values

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people whocan build this into everything they do.

We are fair

We treat everyone withcompassion, dignity andfairness. We value theviews and opinion of others, and promote benefits andopportunities for all.

We are caring

We care about our borough anddoing things well. We focus on standards and continuousimprovement; learning fromour mistakes and celebratingsuccess.

We are collaborators

We work together for a bettersociety. We work with ourresidents, businesses, schools,third sector and others forbetter outcomes for everyone.

We are driven

We will only settle for the verybest. We seek to continuallyimprove and put our residents,customers and businesses atthe heart of everything we do.

Recruiting for Attitude

Your skills and ability are important however, we recruit as much for attitude as we do experience. We are looking for people who have the following attributes :

Complex problem-solving

The ability to work within a complex system and find simple solutions and outcomes that deliver real change.

Critical thinking

The ability to challenge the norms through evidence-based approaches using both numerical and critical reasoning and thinking. You can rationalise decision-making and form views quickly and soundly from a range of sources.

Creativity

You take approaches that demonstrate how doing things differently and creatively changes the dynamic in situations. You can apply creative solutions that deliver hard outcomes.

People management

You can get the best out of people. You have a coaching-style and drive through a commitment to personal and professional development. You are clear in your expectations and have exceptional feedback from your team about their working environment. You recognise and support people as individuals.

Coordinating with others

You have the knack of working well with others. You have an appreciation of your own presence and approach and can demonstrate how you have developed and continue to develop how you work with others. You can also recognise how others work, think, and feel to get the most out of collaboration.

Emotional intelligence

You have a high degree of self-awareness and self-regulation in a wide range of situations from one-to-one conversations to team and group dynamics. You can recognise motivating factors and demonstrate empathy appropriately applying a wide range of adaptive social skills.

Judgement and decision making

You can take rational and evidence-based decisions and take responsibility for your decisions and actions. Where there is ambiguity or a lack of evidence you can demonstrate the ability to understand the environment and show flexibility in applying your judgement.

Negotiation

You can demonstrate an understanding of the range of skills and techniques required to successfully negotiate with a range of other partners. This includes understanding how to structure and undertake successful negotiation on an organisational-wide level.

Service orientation

You must be unequivocal in your commitment and drive for outstanding service delivery. Both in terms of the quality of products and work delivered as well as the achievement of objectives. You and your team can demonstrate how your overall contribution to the organisation and service delivers to our organisational aims and objectives.

Cognitive flexibility

The ability to recognise the environment in which you work and adapt and shift to this environment to maximise your own personal achievement and lead others in the same approach. Applying cognitive flexibility to situations of significant change and transformation.

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Corporate Equalities Employment Policy

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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