Job reference REQ00000017795 Date posted 23/01/2025 Application closing date 23/02/2025 Location WORKINGTON Salary 35,235.00 - 36,124.00 (pro rata) Package Blank Contractual hours 0.2 Basis Part time Attachments Blank
Family Learning Tutor – WMF1678e
Westmorland and Furness Council
Salary: 35,235 - 36,124 (pro rata)
Hours: 0.2 hours per week
Location: Workington Library
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
Are you an experienced and inspirational teacher with a passion for transforming lives through education? We are seeking a dynamic and flexible individual to join our team as a Family Learning tutor. We offer a person-centred approach that empowers families with the skills and knowledge needed to support their child’s learning. By meeting the needs of our local communities, we help families thrive.
You will be able to:
* Provide engaging and accessible learning opportunities for families in primary schools and other settings
* Offer courses covering maths and English to health and wellbeing and also arts and crafts
* Inspire growth and confidence in both adults and children.
* Adapt and respond positively to emerging learner and local need
* Work a variety of hours across the working week, including potentially evenings
* Have flexibility to work across various locations in Workington and the surrounding area; a driving licence and access to a vehicle would be an advantage.
* Provide supportive, empathetic, and welcoming learning environments that encourage even the most reluctant of learners to succeed.
You will need:
* Fully qualified to teach in the adult learning sector at Level 4/5 (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, Diploma in Education or equivalent) or currently enrolled to complete within the next two years
* Hold a qualification at least one level above the subject taught (e.g., A level Maths if teaching GCSE Maths)
* Maths and English at Level 2.
* Experience of working in an adult learning context.
As a service, we are working towards achieving an Outstanding Ofsted judgement and we are looking for an excellent practitioner who can contribute positively to this goal.
What can we offer you!
* Excellent training and development offers.
* Flexible working opportunities.
* Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise).
* Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms.
* Competitive rates of pay.
* A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday.
DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 23/02/2025
Interview date: TBC
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software; however, if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
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 expect all employees, volunteers, and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
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.
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