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Literacy & Employability Tutor - Non-Accredited
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,366.00 to £35,235.00 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC446 |
Summary
Calderdale Adult Learning is on a journey to become an outstanding provider. Learners are always at the centre of everything we do, so this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of our growing provision. We are looking for individuals who share the 'outstanding' ethos, are passionate about teaching, positively influencing learners' lives.
We offer a wide range of courses to approximately 4,000 Adult learners throughout Calderdale, accredited and community-based learning. Our provision adapts to the needs of our communities. It offers a range of opportunities to learn, grow in confidence, gain the qualifications that support entering employment, career changes, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, improving emotional health and well-being, and gaining skills to help in daily life.
We seek to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible tutor to deliver literacy courses to mainstream and learning disability students. Teaching experience is essential, ideally with adult learners. The tutor will assess learners' starting points, tailor learning to individual needs, track progress, and provide relevant IAG to identify appropriate future choices and pathways. You will be an effective team player, be flexible and willing to take on new teaching challenges as new opportunities arise.
A minimum of a Level 3 teaching qualification and a minimum of level 3 subject specialism are essential. You should be able to demonstrate a proven track record of teaching. We expect all staff to embed wider skills in their teaching including, British Values, Safeguarding and Prevent, Equality and Diversity to ensure that learners maximise their understanding.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Please note:
We have some flexibility to discuss and agreed day/times for this contract with the successful candidate. When completing your application, it is essential to evidence how you meet the personal specification in your person statement.
If you would like an informal chat or a visit to Calderdale Adult Learning to see what we offer, please contact maxine.malcolm@calderdale.gov.uk or 01422 392820.
Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 16th July 2025
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
We offer a wide range of courses to approximately 4,000 Adult learners throughout Calderdale, accredited and community-based learning. Our provision adapts to the needs of our communities. It offers a range of opportunities to learn, grow in confidence, gain the qualifications that support entering employment, career changes, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, improving emotional health and well-being, and gaining skills to help in daily life.
We seek to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible tutor to deliver literacy courses to mainstream and learning disability students. Teaching experience is essential, ideally with adult learners. The tutor will assess learners' starting points, tailor learning to individual needs, track progress, and provide relevant IAG to identify appropriate future choices and pathways. You will be an effective team player, be flexible and willing to take on new teaching challenges as new opportunities arise.
A minimum of a Level 3 teaching qualification and a minimum of level 3 subject specialism are essential. You should be able to demonstrate a proven track record of teaching. We expect all staff to embed wider skills in their teaching including, British Values, Safeguarding and Prevent, Equality and Diversity to ensure that learners maximise their understanding.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Please note:
We have some flexibility to discuss and agreed day/times for this contract with the successful candidate. When completing your application, it is essential to evidence how you meet the personal specification in your person statement.
If you would like an informal chat or a visit to Calderdale Adult Learning to see what we offer, please contact maxine.malcolm@calderdale.gov.uk or 01422 392820.
Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 16th July 2025
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
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