Sessional Lecturer LBHF39234

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council authority in London is seeking qualified and dynamic Sessional Tutors to join their team at the Macbeth Centre. Successful candidates will teach various subjects to adult learners, with opportunities for immediate start. A recognised teaching qualification and experience with adult education are essential. Flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends is available, offering a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification suitable for Further Education or Adult Learning.
• Confidence in maintaining accurate course documentation.
• Minimum 1 year’s teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in‑person (occasionally online) to adult learners.
• Complete all relevant teaching and learning documentation.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in quality assurance.

Skills

Teaching skills

Experience with adult learners

Curriculum knowledge

Adaptability in teaching methods

Education

Teaching qualification (Level 4 preferred)

Degree or equivalent in subject specialism

Job description

Job Details :

Salary Range : from £29.64 – £36.03 per hour (preparation time included)

Work Location : Macbeth Centre, Macbeth Street, London W6 9JJ or various off‑site venues in Hammersmith & Fulham.

Hours per week : Flexible / negotiated – daytimes, evenings, weekends available

Contract type : Casual / sessional

DBS check :

Closing date : Open

Contact details for an informal discussion : Kathleen McCarthy, Staff Services Manager, on 07788 380209 or via email :

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 :

Applicants must hold a recognised teaching qualification suitable for Further Education or Adult Learning or working towards one. Applicants should be confident in maintaining accurate course documentation in line with awarding body, funding body, and Ofsted requirements. Tutors are expected to complete all relevant teaching and learning documentation, including schemes of work, lesson plans, and learner progress records. Attendance at departmental meetings and participation in ongoing quality assurance processes is also required.

• 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 curricula 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 adult 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 well‑being (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

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 :

H&F Adult Learning & Skills Service offers 450+ courses to over 6,000 learners locally and London‑wide. Our nationally accredited and community‑focused programmes help learners develop skills, gain qualifications, and move into employment.

We champion lifelong learning and are committed to inclusivity, professional excellence, and impact. If you are ready to grow your career while helping others thrive, we welcome your interest.

Please send your CV to register your interest. If your CV is suitable, you will be interviewed. Once accepted, you will be added to our Tutor Talent Pool and our Programme Managers will contact you to discuss opportunities.

Want to know more?

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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 who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair

We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinions of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring

We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators

We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven

We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the 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
• Critical thinking
• Creativity
• People management
• Coordinating with others
• Emotional intelligence
• Judgement and decision making
• Negotiation
• Service orientation
• Cognitive flexibility

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.