Sessional Tai Chi Tutor

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council's Buckinghamshire Adult Learning is seeking a sessional Tai Chi Tutor to deliver courses across Bourne End, Gerrards Cross and Beaconsfield Centre. The role is flexible, 2–4 hours per week, teaching 5–11 week courses, with sessions during the day or evening.

You will plan and deliver high-quality classes, maintain learner records, and support wellbeing through gentle physical activity. Introductory teaching award is required and subject-specific qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and deliver engaging Tai Chi sessions for adults.
• Maintain learner progress records and provide feedback to learners.
• Flexible scheduling to cover day/evening sessions across multiple centres.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver weekly classes of 5–11 weeks.
• Adapt sessions to learner needs and ability levels.
• Record attendance and progress and provide learner feedback.

Skills

Tai Chi instruction

Education

Introductory teaching award (PTLLS/AET)

Subject-specific qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a sessional Tutor(s) to deliver Tai Chi courses in Bourne End, Gerrards Cross and at our Beaconsfield Centre.

About Us

At Buckinghamshire Adult Learning, we provide inclusive learning opportunities to promote wellbeing and inspire people living or working in Buckinghamshire to achieve their potential. We are part of Buckinghamshire Council and the main provider of part-time learning opportunities for adults in the county. Our Learning for Personal Development team, who offer non-accredited courses ranging from a variety of Languages and Fitness to Art, Floristry, Sewing, Pottery and a wide range of Creative Studies subjects. If you have any skills that would make you a great fit to work with our Service, or if you have any hobbies or interests with the potential to teach, we would love to hear from you.

About The Role

We are looking to recruit a tutor to work flexibly between 2 - 4 hours per week during the day/evening. You will be responsible for planning and delivering weekly classes of 5 - 11-week courses, which stretch and challenge learners' knowledge and skills.

Hourly rate: £22.76 - £35.45 per hour, depending on teaching qualifications held.

About You

Applicants should hold an introductory teaching/training award such as City & Guilds PTLLS/Award in Education and Training (or willing to obtain one within 6 months of appointment).

• A subject specific qualification

It is essential that all our tutors can plan and deliver high quality sessions while maintaining good records of learner progress. The successful candidate(s) will support adult learners to develop their knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of a learner centre provision.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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