Community Learning and Skills Tutor

The Cumbria County Council; Penrith; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Penrith is seeking a part-time Community Learning and Skills tutor to work with adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. The successful candidate will deliver engaging courses, work in local community venues, and collaborate with key partners. Candidates must possess a teaching qualification and experience in a similar environment. Additional perks include a competitive pension scheme and enhanced leave allowances.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Other perks and discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a teaching environment is essential.
• A teaching qualification is mandatory.
• Experience working with individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interesting and engaging courses for LLDD learners.
• Work with local community venues and partners.
• Inspire and encourage adults with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Experience working with LLDD

Ability to deliver engaging courses

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Job reference: REQ00000019476

Posted: 27/01/2026

Closing date: 22/02/2026

Location: PENRITH

Salary: £34,434.00 - £35,412.00 (pro rata)

Contract type: Zero hour per week

Position: Part time

Job description

Our Community Learning and Skills tutors work within the Cumbria Adult Learning Service inspiring and encouraging adults with learning difficulties and disabilities within the Penrith area.

About this opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled tutor with a real passion and expertise in LLDD to join our Adult Learning service. We offer a wide and extensive range of subjects to LLDD learners, and the right candidate will deliver interesting and engaging courses, including qualifications.

The successful candidate will deliver courses in local community venues working with key LLDD partners in the area. The ideal candidate will be positive, flexible and enthusiastic, with the ability to deliver an inspiring and engaging curriculum. Experience in a teaching environment, a teaching qualification and experience of working with LLDD are essential for the role.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other perks and discount schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

For more information on the role contact: [e-mail]

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

This role requires a Basic DBS check.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 22/02/2026

Interview date: w/c 02/03/2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.