Specialist Tutor - Digital

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Job summary

A community learning organization in Tipton is seeking a full-time specialist tutor in Digital skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delivering digital education to adults and hold relevant teaching qualifications. Responsibilities include planning bespoke programmes and working collaboratively across curriculum areas. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including generous annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Employee Benefits portal with discounts

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering digital skills courses to adults aged 19 and above.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant teaching experience.
• Ability to create exciting programmes relevant to the digital world.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional quality in Digital skills subject.
• Plan and develop bespoke programmes for learners.
• Work collaboratively within all curriculum areas.

Skills

Delivering digital skills education

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Level 4 Qualification in the Teaching of Adults

Level 3 Subject Specialism – Digital skills

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service has an exciting opportunity for a full-time specialist tutor in Digital skills.

We are looking for an experienced tutor who is able to deliver exceptional quality in the subject of Digital skills. The full-time post will require an inspiring tutor who has extensive knowledge of delivering essential digital skills qualifications from entry level through to level 2. They must have the ability to create exciting programmes that will develop and support learners who have limited or no digital ability and to professional people who are looking to enhance their existing skills for the workplace.

The right candidate will be able to plan bespoke programmes and resources to support individuals. They will be reactive to the ever-developing digital world and incorporate these aspects into the programme development.

The specialist teaching role is essential to meet the growing demands of our diverse community. You will need excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and a commitment to strive for outstanding quality of teaching and assessment.

You will be required to work some evenings to meet the needs of the community. Saturdays are required at various points throughout the year e.g. during October when we take part in the national Family Learning Festival. Close teamwork within all curriculum areas including English and Maths, will be critical to the post, as well as supporting within other tailored learning programmes to embed Digital skills across a wide range of subjects.

Sandwell Adult and Family learning would welcome applicants who have a proven record of experience in the delivery of digital courses to adults 19years and above and taught digital skills qualifications and tailored learning for a minimum of 2 years.

The successful applicant will be required to hold a minimum:

Level 4 Qualification in the Teaching of Adults
Level 3 Subject Specialism – Digital skills
Level 2 English and Maths
Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service has 3 main learning centres across Sandwell. You will be required to travel between centres daily and travelling expenses can be claimed according to the SMBC approved mileage scheme.

The posts offer a competitive salary and a full package of benefits from SMBC, including:

Generous annual leave entitlement, with additional entitlement granted to employees who complete 5 years continuous service with Sandwell or other local authorities.
Access to our Employee Benefits portal which includes discounts on a number of retail locations, gym membership, cinemas and more.
Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Successful candidates will need to complete an enhanced DBS application.

Interviews will be held on 4 September 2025.

If you have any queries or would like to discuss the role further, please contact Lisa Espinosa via email at [e-mail].

Hours:-

37 Hours per week

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.