Casual Tutor

North East Ambition; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading learning provider in Tees Valley is seeking a passionate professional to develop and deliver various educational programs, primarily focusing on maths and Health & Social Care. The role involves inspiring learners and increasing participation among underrepresented groups. Applicants should have experience with diverse learners and a commitment to educational excellence. The position offers flexible working arrangements and generous benefits, including a comprehensive leave policy and access to training opportunities.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-time scheme

Green Car Leasing Scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable groups is preferred.
• Enjoyment in coordinating educational programs.
• Ability to develop innovative learning materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver accredited and non-accredited learning programs.
• Inspire learners to progress to further learning or employment.
• Increase participation of underrepresented groups.

Skills

Experience with diverse learners

Coordination of educational programs

Ability to work independently and in a team

Job description

Overview

Darlington Learning and Skills Service is a highly performing adult and community learning provider, graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and committed professional to develop, deliver and assess a range of programmes focusing primarily on maths (face to face) and also Health & Social Care (distance learning). We are looking for tutors who can work with both adults as well as young people‑19. We also welcome tutors with other skills that may be of interest.

Responsibilities

As part of the delivery team, you will have a key role to play in developing, coordinating and delivering accredited and non-accredited learning programmes to meet the needs of our learners. You will develop innovative programmes to inspire learners to progress onto further learning, training, employment and volunteering and take responsibility for increasing participation among those groups who traditionally have low participation in learning.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has experience of working with a wide range of learners, including the most vulnerable, who enjoys working on their own initiative and as part of a team. Experience of coordinating programmes would also be an advantage.

Benefits

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro‑rata for part‑time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi‑time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

Contact Information

For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact Mally Bleasby on 01325406422 or email [e-mail]. If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form, please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or [e-mail]. For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification. Provisional Interview dates for this post will be 22nd July 2024.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.

Application Policy

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