Lead Tutor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £33,699 i £39,862 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Southfields Old School, South Street, Coventry, CV1 5EJ |
| Cwmni: | Coventry City Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | coventrycc/TP/53836/12018 |
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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need.
We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities.
We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.
Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas:
- Nursery Workers
- Teaching Assistants
- Leadership/Management; and
- Customer Care.
We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop.
Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.
We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry.
Our ValuesIn line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values are:
- Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
- Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
- Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
- Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
- Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
- Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
What is the job role?
Lead Tutor – ILEEP (Inclusive Learning, Engagement and Employability Skills Programme for adults with learning disabilities or difficulties)
Skills, Employment & Adult Education Service
Permanent Position
Are you an experienced and passionate educator looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking dedicated Lead Tutor to join our ILEEP team and play a key role in delivering life-changing learning opportunities for adults with learning disabilities or difficulties.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver high-quality learning programmes that empower learners to achieve their personal, educational, and employment goals. Working closely with the Delivery Manager, you will support the coordination of our provision, ensuring that both learners and staff receive the highest standards of support.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the delivery of engaging and impactful learning programmes.
- Coordinate curriculum planning and ensure high-quality teaching across the ILEEP Programme.
- Line manage Learning Support Assistants and support the management of tutors.
- Mentor and coach tutors to enhance teaching practice and learner outcomes.
- Contribute to quality assurance, continuous improvement, and programme development.
- Support learners to progress confidently toward their goals.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking service dedicated to supporting individuals through education, skills development, and employment pathways. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference every day while developing your own leadership and professional skills.
Lead Tutor – Supporting Inclusive Learning, Engagement and Employability Skills
Adults with Learning Disabilities or Difficulties
Right to Work requirement: We cannot offer sponsorship for this role.
About the RoleWe are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and committed Lead Tutor to join our forward-thinking service. You will play a key role in supporting adults with learning disabilities or difficulties to develop their skills, achieve their goals, and progress into further education, training, or employment.
As an inspiring educator with strong teaching experience ideally within adult education you will bring a genuine commitment to inclusive learning. This leadership-focused role involves supporting tutors, coordinating high-quality curriculum delivery, and working closely with Learning Support Assistants to ensure every learner receives the guidance and support they need.
Who We’re Looking ForWe welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate:
Strong teaching experience, preferably within adult LDD settings
A clear commitment to inclusive education and learner success
Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
A collaborative approach with the ability to inspire learners and colleagues
Confidence in supporting learners with diverse and complex needs
The Right to Work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)
Willingness to undergo a DBS check (this post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
You’ll be part of a progressive and supportive service dedicated to improving lives through education, skills development, and employment pathways. This is a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful daily impact while continuing to develop your leadership and professional practice.
Our Commitment to Fair Recruitment
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance (effective from 1 September 2022), online searches may form part of our pre-employment checks.
If you need assistance completing your application, please visit our accessibility page for information about available support.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews to applicants who meet the minimum criteria and identify as one of the following:
Members of the Armed Forces or veterans
Individuals currently in care or with care experience
Disabled people or those with long-term health conditions
For full details of the application process, please see the document “Coventry City Council Application Process” on our jobs page.
Key Dates
Shortlisting: Friday 16 January 2026
Interviews: Thursday 22nd January 2026
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
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