Community Learning and Skills Tutor (Accredited Courses)

Cumbria; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in the Whitehaven Area is seeking a passionate ESOL Teacher to lead workshops and support learners from beginner to intermediate levels. The role offers flexible hours to accommodate learner needs and a commitment to educational improvement in the community. Applicants should have teaching experience and a teaching qualification or be working towards one. The position comes with various benefits including a competitive pension scheme and enhanced leave allowance.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Experience teaching ESOL to learners of various levels.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL workshops and courses in various locations.
• Support learners from beginner to intermediate levels.

Skills

Passionate about ESOL

Teaching experience

Support for diverse learners

Education

Teaching qualification (or working towards one)

Job description

Overview

Location: Whitehaven Area

Contract Type: Permanent, Zero Hours

Westmorland and Furness Adult Learning, rated Good by Ofsted, provides learning that transforms lives, improves job prospects, and supports local employers.

About This Opportunity

• Teach ESOL workshops and courses in local venues and online.
• Work with learners from beginner to intermediate levels.
• Flexible hours (daytime and evenings) to meet learner needs.

Who We Are Looking For

• Passionate and skilled in ESOL.
• Teaching experience essential.
• Teaching qualification (or working towards one).
• Ability to support learners with diverse needs, including Entry Level.

Join us and help make a difference in your community!

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 various perks and discounts 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?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Emma Routledge by email at [e-mail]

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2026
• Interview date: Thursday 2nd April 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.

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 satisfactory 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.