Tutor Childcare

Thurrock Council; Thurrock; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking casual tutors for Childcare L1, L2, or L3 courses. This role requires passionate individuals with relevant industry experience and teaching qualifications. You will plan lessons, create resources, and provide feedback to learners. This is an exciting opportunity to help residents develop skills and confidence in a supportive environment. The position offers a salary of £26.07 - £29.72 per hour based on qualifications with flexible hours.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching adults is desirable.
• Qualifications in English and maths required.
• DBS Check: Enhanced Level with Children's Barred list is required.

Responsibilities

• Planning courses and lessons.
• Creating resources and teaching lessons.
• Marking learners' work and providing feedback.

Skills

Experience of teaching adults

Knowledge of Childcare levels 1, 2, or 3

Ability to inspire learners

Education

Level 2 qualifications in English and maths

Level 3 award in Education and Training

Job description

Salary & Contract

Salary: £26.07 - £29.72 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Grade: TUTLEC 1 - 4 depending on teaching qualifications and experience.

Contract: Permanent.

Hours per Week: variable (as & when required) and subject to demand.

Overview

We are seeking engaging and committed individuals to join us as casual tutors to teach Childcare L1, L2 or L3; you don't need to be able to teach all levels and we ask you to specify those you can teach within your supporting statement. You will be passionate about your subject, have previous and relevant industry experience and be keen to inspire our learners. This role is an exciting opportunity to support Thurrock residents with developing their skills and confidence in a subject of interest to them in their everyday life and work. Thurrock Adult Community College is the local authority's provider of adult education for Thurrock. Our main base is in the Old Court House in Grays, but we deliver courses across the borough.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for planning courses and lessons, creating resources, teaching lessons, and marking learners' work and giving developmental feedback.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching adults is desirable.
• Level 2 qualifications in English and maths, ideally a level 3 award in Education and Training.
• Qualification or experience within any subject you wish to teach.
• DBS Check: Enhanced Level with Children's Barred list is required for this post.

Benefits

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

• Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 22nd January 2026
• Closing Date (Internal & External): 8th February 2026
• Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: Nicky Chapman on.

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below.

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Application Requirements

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