Part Time Variable Hours - Facilitator of Adult Provision Hours: Part-time variable Hourly rate: £26.51* *the base hourly rate is £17.10 per hour, plus payment for holiday and preparation which gives an approximate hourly rate of £26.51 Share what you love - and get paid for it! We’re looking for enthusiastic, passionate individuals to deliver non accredited hobby, leisure, craft, and DIY sessions starting in September 2026. These sessions are designed to be fun, hands on, and inspiring. You can choose to offer a short series of evening classes on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, or run a full day workshop as part of our popular Event Saturdays. All sessions will take place at York College, where you’ll have access to our workshops, studios, specialist equipment, and materials as appropriate. If you have a skill, passion, or special interest that others would love to learn-whether it’s crafting, DIY, or another creative hobby-we’d love to hear from you. No formal teaching qualifications are required. We’re looking for people who bring enthusiasm, practical expertise, and the ability to engage and inspire a group. N.B. In the Supporting Evidence section of your application, please clearly state which session(s) you wish to deliver. Provide each session with a brief title and a short description (maximum 100 words), including: • Your proposed delivery model (e.g., evening or Saturday) • The number of weeks or duration of the session Please also indicate your availability-Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, or a combination of these. About the Person To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: • Clear Communication: Ability to present information clearly through step-by-step instructions, demonstrations, and presentations to adults with a wide range of experience levels. • Subject Expertise: Strong practical knowledge and hands-on experience in the hobby, craft, or DIY skill you wish to deliver. • Instructional Experience: Previous experience leading, training, or facilitating groups of adults is beneficial, though not essential. • Planning Skills: Ability to design engaging, well-structured sessions suitable for adult learners. • Organisation: Competence in preparing materials, setting up safe and efficient workspaces, and managing essential administrative tasks such as attendance and feedback. • Health & Safety Awareness: Understanding of relevant safety practices, particularly when working with tools, machinery, or specialised materials in DIY or craft environments. • Operational Readiness: Experience in preparing resources, maintaining equipment, and ensuring learning spaces remain healthy, safe, and secure. If you would like to apply for this post please submit your application as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received. About the College We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways. We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym. Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Charlie Barnes - Adult Education Manager CBarnes@yorkcollege.ac.uk Important Notices See the attached document for Important Notices. Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form. We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG). As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.