Sewing Tutor
| Posting date: | 17 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25.17 to £35.17 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 25.17 - 35.17 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, RG1 4HJ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | APR20256214 |
Summary
About the role: Sewing TutorActivate Learning is seeking passionate and skilled sewing enthusiasts to join our Learning for Leisure team. This exciting opportunity allows you to share your expertise in garment making and home crafts with eager adult learners in the Berkshire area. Whether you are an experienced tutor or an individual that can confidentially deliver practical workshops then why not consider showcasing your skills by becoming a role model to a diverse group of learners from all ages, including adults and young learners who display a passion in creative arts.We offer a variety of short-term sewing courses throughout the year at our well-equipped facilities at Woodley Hill House and Reading College. Our courses cater to diverse skill levels, from complete beginners to more advanced sewists looking to develop specific techniques.We currently have an opportunity to teach on a two hour evening weekly course, but welcome expansion of this provision. Travel will be required in this role, as you will predominately be working at both Woodley Hill House and Reading College, but often times opportunities arise throughout our local community in Berkshire. What do you need to be a successful Learning for Leisure Tutor at Activate Learning?Ideally, you will hold a teacher’s qualification or have experience of teaching within an education setting, such as Adult Education, National Saturday Club, Schools, youth clubs. You will have extensive knowledge of the subject area and can engage and interact with students to ensure they are set up to succeed their end goals. To find out more about the courses we offer, please visit the Activate Learning Adult Education website.Your communication and interpersonal skills will be outstanding and support your ability to deliver interesting, fun, and purposeful lessons to adults. You'll need to have a flexible mindset to connect with the communities you're teaching. You will be joining an established and supportive team within our Learning for Leisure and Community Learning provision on a casual contract basis and our positions offer a variety of flexible working patterns such as, daytime, evenings, weekends depending on scheduled timetable.Experience teaching sewing in educational or community settings would be an advantage, with a strong understanding of pattern reading, fabric selection, and machine operation.Why work with the Activate Learning Group?Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit ourwork-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits pageApplicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.