InspireU Cover Tutor
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £15.56 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | Lincolnshire, East Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Are you passionate about education and eager to inspire the next generation of learners? InspireU is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Tutors to join our dynamic team. As a Cover Tutor, you will play a vital role in supporting students' learning journeys, ensuring continuity and quality in their education during periods of staff absence.
We are seeking four relief positions, across the provision, and you may be asked to deliver a session at anyone of our seven sites.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging and effective lessons across a range of subjects and year groups.
Maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
Follow lesson plans provided by teachers or adapt materials as needed.
Support students' academic progress and wellbeing.
Ensure classroom management and uphold InspireU’s values and policies, following the behaviour and conduct policies in place.
What We’re Looking For
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Ability to adapt quickly and manage different learning needs.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
Positive, proactive attitude with a genuine passion for teaching.
Why take on this opportunity?
Supportive team culture and opportunities for professional development.
Chance to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives.
Broaden your experiences across the provision and in a different role.
Interviews: W/c 12 January
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Emma Bird or Sarah Bell via email emma.bird@lincolnshire.gov.uk or sarah.bell@lincolnshire.gov.uk
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
We are seeking four relief positions, across the provision, and you may be asked to deliver a session at anyone of our seven sites.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging and effective lessons across a range of subjects and year groups.
Maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
Follow lesson plans provided by teachers or adapt materials as needed.
Support students' academic progress and wellbeing.
Ensure classroom management and uphold InspireU’s values and policies, following the behaviour and conduct policies in place.
What We’re Looking For
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Ability to adapt quickly and manage different learning needs.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
Positive, proactive attitude with a genuine passion for teaching.
Why take on this opportunity?
Supportive team culture and opportunities for professional development.
Chance to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives.
Broaden your experiences across the provision and in a different role.
Interviews: W/c 12 January
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Emma Bird or Sarah Bell via email emma.bird@lincolnshire.gov.uk or sarah.bell@lincolnshire.gov.uk
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.