Adult Skills Tutor (Adult and Community Learning)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Category: City Council (External Vacancy)
Closing Date: 07/22/2026
Reference: 0000026746
Description
Directorate: Children and Family Services
Section: Adult and Community Learning
Location: Tunstall Learning Hub
Hours: 37 hours per week
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.
The Role
- Deliver a range of courses for adults (post 19) to improve participation, retention and qualification success rates.
- Plan, prepare, and teach a full programme of structured learning meeting the needs of entry level to level 2 learners.
- Provide support, information, advice and guidance to all learners in relation to their learning programme, personal and social development, and employability development.
- Deliver and teach individual learning and one-to-one support to enable learners to achieve at their own level within the required standard.
- Contribute to the successful delivery and outcomes of all externally funded programmes through improved recruitment, retention and completion rates and to contribute to the achievement of financial targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high‑quality, engaging learning programmes for adult learners, creating inclusive environments that support participation, retention, and achievement.
- Assess learners’ starting points, develop individual learning plans, monitor progress and provide timely feedback to support progression and successful outcomes.
- Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, learning resources and assessments that meet awarding body and curriculum requirements.
- Support learner recruitment, induction, enrolment and ongoing information, advice and guidance, helping learners overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
- Maintain accurate learner records, attendance, achievement data and quality documentation in line with funding, compliance and quality assurance requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement through learner voice, self‑assessment, observations of teaching, CPD, and active participation in the Self‑Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
About You
- A recognised teaching qualification or substantial teaching/tutoring experience, alongside relevant vocational expertise in your specialist subject area.
- Minimum Level 2 qualifications in English, maths and ICT, with a strong understanding of adult learning, inclusive practice and supporting learners with diverse needs.
- Experience of planning, delivering and assessing high-quality learning, including schemes of work, lesson planning, assessment, learner progress tracking and mixed-ability delivery.
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes, including Ofsted expectations, safeguarding, health and safety, ILPs, internal verification, self-assessment and continuous improvement.
- Strong organisational, digital and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records, meet deadlines and work confidently across multiple delivery venues.
- An enthusiastic, resilient and professional approach, with excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, integrity, and a commitment to helping learners achieve their goals.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme.
- Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes.
- Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here.
Pre‑Employment Checks
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks.
- Right to Work in the UK
- Proof of address
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.
Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included and can succeed together.
To Apply
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