Job Introduction
We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic General Tutor to deliver both accredited and non-accredited courses to adults in the BCP and Dorset Council areas, who can support learners to develop:
Effective communication skills
Digital literacy
Critical thinking skills
Resilience
Organising and time management skills
through a course or programme that also develops Employability, Cookery, Childcare, local general interest/conservation or IT skills.
The areas we are delivering these courses in are:
Weymouth
Swanage
North Dorset
plus other locations in Dorset
Hours, locations and subject areas are negotiable and we will consider either a salaried part time tutor or a variable hours tutor.
Skills & Learning is a top performing Adult Community Education (ACE) provider, previously shortlisted for Provider of the Year in the prestigious Times Education awards and for Large Team of the Year with Local Government Chronicle awards in 2024.
Ofsted judge the service as ‘Good’ overall and the quality of Information, Advice and Guidance is independently checked and endorsed by Matrix.
We offer adult learning courses in over 30 venues across the county and deliver our courses throughout the year.
Essential Requirements:
- L3 Award in Education and Training or equivalent, or willing to work towards one
- English and maths qualifications at grade 4/C or above or equivalent
Desirable:
- Experience of teaching or delivering training to adults
- L4/L5 Certificate/Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent
- Knowledge in one or more of the advertised subject areas
Successful candidates:
- Will be expected to teach across Dorset
In return:
- Weekly contact hours and locations are negotiable dependant on contract type
Tutors are expected to adhere to the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers developed by the Education and Training Foundation.
You will be able to access a range of staff benefits associated with working for BCP Council, Teachers Pension Scheme and from Totum (formerly NUS).
More information about working for us is available at: https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/working-for-us/
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here >
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
