Job Details: Salary Range: from £29.64 – £36.03 per hour (preparation time included) Work Location: Macbeth Centre, Macbeth Street, London W6 9JJ or various off-site venues in Hammersmith & Fulham. Hours per week: Flexible / negotiated – daytimes, evenings, weekends available Contract type: Casual / sessional DBS check: Enhanced Closing date: Open Contact details for an informal discussion: Kathleen McCarthy, Staff Services Manager, on 07788 380209 or via email: KATHY.MCCARTHY@LBHF.GOV.UK Advert Text: We are recruiting qualified, innovative and dynamic Sessional Tutors and Lecturers to join our excellent team at the Macbeth Centre to teach courses in-person (occasionally online) to adult learners. If you are successful, you will be added to our Tutor Pool so our Programme Managers can discuss course development with you. In some subjects, this will be for an immediate start. Requirements: Applicants must hold a recognised teaching qualification suitable for Further Education or Adult Learning or working towards one. Applicants should be confident in maintaining accurate course documentation in line with awarding body, funding body, and Ofsted requirements. Tutors are expected to complete all relevant teaching and learning documentation, including schemes of work, lesson plans, and learner progress records. Attendance at departmental meetings and participation in ongoing quality assurance processes is also required. • Degree or equivalent in subject specialism (Level 4 minimum) • Teaching qualification: Level 4 preferred (Level 3 acceptable if willing to train) • Minimum 1 year’s teaching experience • Industry/professional experience (where relevant) Math Tutor (Functional Skills/ Adult Numeracy) Qualified to teach Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level–Level 2) Experience with adult learners Delivers practical, confidence-building lessons Familiar with curriculaum frameworks such as City & Guilds, Pearson, NCFE Skilled in inclusive teaching strategies and differentiated learning British Sign Language (BSL) Tutor Qualified BSL tutor (BSL Level 3 (ideally Level 6) Teaches Beginners to Level 2 Knowledge of Deaf culture and inclusive teaching practices Uses varied teaching resources Psychology Tutor Degree or equivalent in psychology Experience teaching topics like human behaviour, cognition, and mental health in FE or adualt education Makes complex theories accessible to adult learners Delivers engaging lessons using varied resources History Tutor Strong knowledge of historical periods, events, and themes Experience teaching in FE or adult education Delivers engaging sessions that promote discussion and critical thinking Counselling Tutor Qualified counsellor with teaching experience from beginners to Level 3 in FE or adult education Knowledge of theories, ethics, and skills Uses adult learning methods and varied resources General Fitness Tutor (60) Delivers low-impact fitness classes for senior adults Knowledge of age-appropriate modifications and mobility support Yoga Tutor (60) Qualified instructor with senior adult teaching experience Adapts poses for mobility, joint care, and balance Skilled in breathwork and relaxation Pilates Tutor (60) Certified instructor with senior fitness experience Focus on core strength, posture, and flexibility Modifies exercises for varied ability levels Tai Chi Tutor Teaches Tai Chi for health and wellbeing (Beginners to Improvers) Knowledge of gentle movement, balance, and mindfulness Supports learners with mobility or balance challenges Qi Gong Tutor Skilled in Qi Gong for relaxation, energy flow, and joint health Experience with senior adults in adult education Leads calming, accessible sessions Cardiac Rehab Tutor Qualified in cardiac rehab or exercise referral Experience with heart conditions/post-recovery Designs safe, progressive programs Feldenkrais Tutor Certified practitioner Teaches gentle movement for pain/mobility issues Circuit Training Tutor (60) Designs low-impact circuits for seniors Focus on strength, balance, endurance Adapts for varied fitness levels Back Exercise Tutor Specialised in spinal health and posture Experience with seniors and back issues Promotes safe movement and injury prevention Senior Total Body Workout Tutor Delivers full-body fitness for 60 Focus on strength, flexibility, balance, cardio Creates inclusive, motivating sessions Dance Tutor (60) Teaches dance styles suitable for senior adults (e.g. line dance, ballroom, folk) in adult education for beginners to advanced Emphasises rhythm, fun, and social interaction Adapts for mobility levels Zumba Gold Tutor Certified Zumba Gold instructor Delivers fun, low-impact dance fitness Creates energetic, inclusive classes French Language Tutor Fluent speaker with teaching experience (Beginners to Advanced) in FE or adult education Skilled in adult learning methods (e.g. communicative approach) Delivers engaging, culturally rich lessons Spanish Language Tutor Fluent speaker with teaching experience (Beginners to Advanced) in FE or adult education Skilled in adult learning methods Delivers engaging, culturally rich lessons using varied resources Japanese Language Tutor Proficient in spoken and written Japanese Teaching experience (Beginners to Intermediate) in FE or adult education Skilled in adult learning methods Delivers engaging, culturally rich lessons using varied resources Media Production Tutor Experience in audio, video, and digital storytelling Knowledge of pre/post-production workflows Supports learners in short media projects Video Editing Tutor Skilled in editing software (e.g. Premiere Pro, Final Cut) Experience structuring content for platforms Teaches transitions, effects, and audio syncing Social Media Filming & Editing Tutor Knowledge of short-form content (TikTok, YouTube, etc.) Experience with mobile/DSLR filming Teaches editing for engagement and platform optimisation Drawing & Painting Tutor Skilled in traditional and modern techniques Experience teaching adults Supports personal style and portfolio development Pattern Cutting & Clothes Making Tutor Skilled in garment construction and sewing Fashion/tailoring experience Teaches beginners and supports creative projects Woodwork & Furniture Making Tutor Skilled in carpentry and joinery Safe use of hand/power tools Guides learners from design to completion Cyber Security Tutor Expertise in IT security and cyber threats Adult/vocational teaching experience Knowledge of certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security, CISSP) Business Start-Up Tutor Background in entrepreneurship or small business management Teaches planning, marketing, finance, legal setup Supports adult learners and community enterprise Social Media & Digital Marketing Tutor Qualified in marketing or related field Additionally, certifications in digital marketing platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Blueprint, HubSpot, Hootsuite) or able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge Experience with campaigns, SEO, content, analytics Teaches trends, tools (e.g. Canva, Mailchimp, Google Ads) Web Development Tutor (WordPress) Skilled in WordPress CMS, themes, plugins Experience with HTML, CSS, basic PHP Builds responsive, SEO-optimised sites Software Development Tutor Skilled in Python or similar language Teaches clean code, algorithms, debugging, Git Experience with IDEs and command-line tools Health & Social Care Tutor Qualified at Level 3 and in workplace assessment Experience in care settings (NHS, residential, domiciliary) Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred care Teaching Assistant Tutor Experience in schools/colleges Knowledge of SEN and classroom strategies Qualified at Level 3 and as Assessor (A1/CAVA) About us: H&F Adult Learning & Skills Service offers 450 courses to over 6,000 learners locally and London-wide. Our nationally accredited and community-focused programmes help learners develop skills, gain qualifications, and move into employment. We champion lifelong learning and are committed to inclusivity, professional excellence, and impact. If you are ready to grow your career while helping others thrive, we welcome your interest. Please send your CV to: kathy.mccarthy@lbhf.gov.uk to register your interest. If your CV is suitable, you will be interviewed. Once accepted, you will be added to our Tutor Talent Pool and our Programme Managers will contact you to discuss opportunities. Want to know more? Visit our website: https://www.hfals.ac.uk/ Telephone: 020 8753 3600 Email: alssinfo@lbhf.gov.uk People Values: How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do. People Values: How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do. We are fair We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all. We are caring We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success. We are collaborators We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone. We are driven We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do. Recruiting for Attitude: Your skills and ability are important however, we recruit as much for attitude as we do experience. We are looking for people who have the following attributes: Complex problem-solving The ability to work within a complex system and find simple solutions and outcomes that deliver real change. Critical thinking The ability to challenge the norms through evidence-based approaches using both numerical and critical reasoning and thinking. You can rationalise decision-making and form views quickly and soundly from a range of sources. Creativity You take approaches that demonstrate how doing things differently and creatively changes the dynamic in situations. You can apply creative solutions that deliver hard outcomes. People management You can get the best out of people. You have a coaching-style and drive through a commitment to personal and professional development. You are clear in your expectations and have exceptional feedback from your team about their working environment. You recognise and support people as individuals. Coordinating with others You have the knack of working well with others. You have an appreciation of your own presence and approach and can demonstrate how you have developed and continue to develop how you work with others. You can also recognise how others work, think, and feel to get the most out of collaboration. Emotional intelligence You have a high degree of self-awareness and self-regulation in a wide range of situations from one-to-one conversations to team and group dynamics. You can recognise motivating factors and demonstrate empathy appropriately applying a wide range of adaptive social skills. Judgement and decision making You can take rational and evidence-based decisions and take responsibility for your decisions and actions. Where there is ambiguity or a lack of evidence you can demonstrate the ability to understand the environment and show flexibility in applying your judgement. Negotiation You can demonstrate an understanding of the range of skills and techniques required to successfully negotiate with a range of other partners. This includes understanding how to structure and undertake successful negotiation on an organisational-wide level. Service orientation You must be unequivocal in your commitment and drive for outstanding service delivery. Both in terms of the quality of products and work delivered as well as the achievement of objectives. You and your team can demonstrate how your overall contribution to the organisation and service delivers to our organisational aims and objectives. Cognitive flexibility The ability to recognise the environment in which you work and adapt and shift to this environment to maximise your own personal achievement and lead others in the same approach. Applying cognitive flexibility to situations of significant change and transformation. Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.