Adult Literacy and Learning Officer

Angus Estates Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Adult Literacies and Learning Officer to design and deliver community-based Adult Learning activities, including literacies and digital literacy. The role entails flexible working and requires a degree-level qualification in community education or significant relevant experience. Candidates must be willing to work evenings and some weekends, and membership of the PVG Scheme is necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in community education or considerable relevant experience.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and learners.
• Membership of the PVG Scheme is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver community-based Adult Learning activities.
• Assess learners' needs and adapt learning projects accordingly.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners across Angus.

Skills

Community engagement

Teaching and learning design

Digital literacy

Project management

Education

Degree in community education or relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Based at Arbroath Academy CL & DW, School House, Glenisla Drive, Arbroath

Responsibilities and Qualifications

As an Adult Literacies and Learning Officer you will work with colleagues, communities and learners to design, deliver and assess community-based Adult Learning activities; this may include literacies, digital literacy and family learning.

Based at Arbroath Academy Community Wing, you will be expected to work across various work projects within any location in Angus to meet the operational needs of the service. Some home and online working will be included as necessary in line with Angus Council policy.

A degree level qualification in community education, community learning and development, community planning and/or considerable relevant experience is essential for this post.

This post is for 18.12 hours per week and is permanent. The post will involve regular evening and occasional weekend working.

For further information, please contact Chrissy Dand 07552212483. Please note interviews will be held Thursday, 15 January 2025.

Requirements

You must have the ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme. Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.

About Angus Council

In addition, please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website.

The Individual

We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. This means we are open to a conversation about working patterns and the flexibility that is available for this role whilst managing the workload.

We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:

• Those with disabilities
• Recognised caring responsibilities
• Care experienced young people
• Ex-armed forces personnel
• Our own employees with caring responsibilities
• Young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job