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Adult Learning Substantive Teacher - Adult Skills
Job Reference Ref/93628/8626
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Part Time
Permanent
Salary Range:
Pay Band NNBAND05
Working Hours:
22
Location:
Northamptonshire
Closing Date:
08/06/2026
Job Category:
Education
Organisation:
North Northamptonshire Council
Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.
You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!
Why choose us?
We offer a vibrant working environment with:
* a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
* lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
* generous leave entitlement (28days, rising to 33days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
* hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.
About the role
Jobdetails
Jobtitle:Adult Education Teacher Substantive
Grade:LS05
Reports to:Curriculum Coordinator
DirectorateandService area:Public Health Adult Learning Service
Purpose ofthejob
Responsible for the facilitation of learning and skill development of learners in various subjects and areas of knowledge. To create engaging lesson plans, deliver instruction tailored to diverse learning styles and levels, and assess students' progress. To adapt teaching methods accordingly and implement support measures. Responsible for the completion of all tutor activity including individual learning plans, progression,administrationand other associated activities. Additionally provide support and encouragement to learners, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive to personal growth and achievement, while also promoting lifelong learning and empowerment within their adult student community
What will you be doing?
* Plan and deliver high-quality teaching sessions that are engaging, challenging, and accessible to a diverse range of learners.
* Provide a scheme of work and other related information, including course and lesson planning and preparation ofappropriate teachingresources.
* To undertake scheduled teaching activities,assessmentandsupport.
* Carry out formative and summative assessment in line with awarding body and JCQ guidelines.
* Use assessment data to inform teaching and learning strategies,identifyingareas for development and differentiation to support individual studentneeds
* Provide supportto learnersincluding pre-course, on course and exitadvice andguidance as directed by the programme management team.
* Act as a personal tutor to a group of students,providingacademic guidance, pastoral support, and careers advice.
* Monitor and track the progress and well-being of personal tutor groups,identifyingand addressing any concerns or barriers to learning.
* Participate in trainingand other continuous professional developmentincluding induction,staff meetings, tutorforumsand on-line training packages(including those related to Inspection).
* Participatein developing and implementing quality assurance arrangements and administrative duties relating to the course.
* To ensurethe curriculum meets the requirements of validating and awarding bodies.
* Prepare and provide individual learning plans for SEND learners or those requiring additional support.
* Adapt practiceand delivery accordingly whenworking with vulnerable learnersand/or learner with needsensuring a fully inclusive curriculum.
* Provide students with appropriate tutorial support in accordance with programme and individual requirements.
* To promote equality of opportunityand diversityin line withrelevant policies.
* To take responsibility for Health and Safety issues relating to the course and the students in compliance withrelevant policies.
* To contribute to marketing and publicity initiatives relating to adult learning programmes.
* Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and external partners to provide a holistic and integrated educational experience for students.
* Liaise with employers, industry professionals, and higher education institutions to ensure that teaching and learning activities are relevant and aligned with current industry standards andpathways
The minimum expected annual teaching hours(contact hours)will be 800across an academic yearfor afull-timepost, pro rata for fractional posts.These hours could increase or decrease dependant on other factors andwith the approval of the Head of Service.
From time to time the post holder willbe requiredto carry out other duties asappropriate tothe nature of the post.
General responsibilitiesapplicable to all jobs
* Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.
* Comply withthe Council’s policies and procedures including (but not limited to) safeguarding, financial regulations, promotion of equalities, customer care, agreed audit actions and health and safety (ensuring that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons).
* Understand the councils committment to Corporate Parenting and take responsibility to support this commitment. Enable the council to be the best corporate parents possible to children and young people in our current andpreviouscare.
* Carryout any other duties which fall within the broad spirit,scopeand purpose of this job description and which arecommensuratewith the grade of the post.
This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which they will be required to work. In the interests of effective working, the major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances. Such reviews and any consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.
Specialfeaturesof thepost
This post requires satisfactory clearance of a Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.
About us
Our Values and Behaviours
Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:
Customer-focused
Respectful
Efficient
Supportive
Trustworthy
Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.
Disability Confident Employer
We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
The council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)
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