Sessional Tutor - Casual

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a passionate Adult Learning Tutor to teach Italian for 2-4 hours per week, primarily in the evenings. The role involves creating engaging learning experiences, setting tailored goals, and meeting diverse learner needs. Ideal candidates will have a minimum Level 3 teaching qualification and relevant language expertise. This position offers flexible working options and generous remuneration including access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)

Generous holiday allowances

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 teaching qualification; preferably Level 5.
• Recent experience teaching the language to adults.
• Understanding of RARPA principles.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning atmosphere for students.
• Plan and deliver effective teaching programmes.
• Review and evaluate learning to plan for improvement.

Skills

Teaching adults

Use of ICT

Planning effective learning programmes

Setting challenging goals

Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion

Education

Level 3 minimum teaching qualification

Level 5 qualification preferred

Relevant language qualification

Good functional skills (NVQ Level 2 in English, Maths, ICT)

Job description

Are you passionate about Languages and able to pass this passion on to adult learners? Are you familiar with the challenges adults face engaging in learning in later life? Do you want a sessional contract teaching part time? This role may be for you! We are looking for an Adult learning tutor to teach Italian at centres around the county for 2-4 hours per week, mostly evenings. (It may be possible to travel to more than one centre each week)

Responsibilities

• Create an atmosphere where learners can reach their full potential and teaching and learning is outstanding
• Set goals that stretch and challenge - negotiating individual learning outcomes and content
• Meet varying needs of learners (SEND, Learning style etc) in a professional and sensitive manner
• Plan and deliver effective learning programmes for diverse groups or individuals in a safe and inclusive environment
• Use a variety of relevant and up to date teaching methods to enable and support differentiated learning, including the appropriate use of ICT in the classroom and online
• Promote the benefits of technology and support learners in its use
• Review and evaluate learning and teaching in order to plan for improvement
• Engage fully with opportunities for continuing professional development, at least 30 hours annually

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Qualifications

• A nationally approved teaching qualification, minimum Level 3 but preferably Level 5 qualification
• Relevant and approved qualification in the language or subject expertise to an appropriate level
• Recent experience teaching the language, ideally to adults and an active engagement in the subject
• Good functional skills (to at least NVQ Level 2 or above in English, Maths and ICT)
• The ability to use ICT for professional communications, using email and attachments and to access the learning platform on Moodle, both as a teaching method in class and also to support learners in between classes by adding material to your class page and promoting independent learning
• Understanding of the national professional standards in teaching and learning
• Understanding of RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement) and know how to apply its principles and processes

Equal Opportunity

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. Disability Confident. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

We provide generous remuneration, with rates from £35.76 for each teaching hour delivered. This includes planning, preparation, and CPD, with annual incremental progression. The Adult Learning service offer great benefits including access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), generous holiday allowances, family friendly policies, wellbeing services and active workers groups. We also provide access to a wide range of professional development and training opportunities for all staff.