Work Skills Leadership & Management Tutor

Coventry City Council; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Coventry is seeking an adult educator to deliver high-quality Leadership and Management programmes. The role involves planning and reporting on courses, providing inclusive learning experiences for diverse communities, and collaborating with a supportive team. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 3 teaching qualification and a strong understanding of equity and inclusion. This position supports flexible delivery modes and offers professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Experience in apprenticeship or adult education delivery is essential.
• Strong understanding of equity, inclusion, safeguarding, and Prevent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Leadership, Management, and Team Leading programmes.
• Provide inclusive, culturally competent learning experiences.
• Set individual targets and monitor learner achievement.

Skills

Inclusive teaching methods

Curriculum planning

Equity and inclusion

Monitoring learner progress

Education

Teaching qualification at Level 3

English and Maths at Level 2

Subject-specific qualification at Level 3

Job description

Make a real difference in your community by empowering future leaders. We are looking for a passionate and experienced adult educator to join our dynamic team and help shape the next generation of leaders. If you thrive on inspiring others, delivering high‑quality learning, and supporting diverse communities, this is the role for you. You will design, plan, deliver and report on Leadership, Management and Team Leading programmes, including apprenticeships. Delivery will take place online and face‑to‑face in a variety of settings, supporting both existing and new partnerships. You will join a supportive team of experienced tutors committed to excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, with opportunities for professional development and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality Leadership, Management and Team Leading programmes (including apprenticeships).
• Provide inclusive, culturally competent learning experiences that raise aspirations for diverse communities.
• Set individual targets, monitor progress, and evaluate learner achievement.
• Promote adult education provision through various channels, including social media.

Qualifications

• English and Maths at Level 2.
• Teaching qualification at Level 3.
• Subject‑specific qualification at Level 3 or equivalent.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of curriculum practice and experience in apprenticeship or adult education delivery.
• Strong understanding of equity, inclusion, safeguarding and Prevent.
• Ability to teach across multiple venues and formats throughout the year.

Legal and Disclosure

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory DBS check.

Values

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

About the Adult Education Service

The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents aged 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need. We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people. Our work‑based learning offer includes apprenticeships in the following subject areas: Nursery Workers, Teaching Assistants, Leadership/Management, and Customer Care. We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council's Job Shop.

Location

Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans; Currently in care or have previously been in care; Disabled or has a long‑term health condition.

We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry.