Leicestershire County Council
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
Working Hours: Various
Working Location: Various, see details below
Salary: £28,605 - £31,029 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) or £35.76 per hour
Closing Date: 13th March 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Family Learning Tutors
Are you passionate about teaching? Can you make learning inspiring and interesting? Do you have a desire to support families learning together? Experience in teaching adults, and an understanding of the primary national curriculum? If so, then this might be the role for you GoLearn (Leicestershire Adult Learning) are recruiting for passionate and creative Family Learning tutor. Teaching hours per week are variable, depending on subject demand and your availability.
Applicants are advised that we have a particular need to teach the following classes: Family learning curriculum is vast and an ability to teach across a wide skill set is essential.
* EYFS Phonics
* KS1 & 2 Maths
* KS1 & 2 English
* Reading
* Emotional Literacy Support & Resilience
* Nutrition
* Paediatric first aid
Family Learning is taught at different locations across Leicestershire and in Libraries, Schools and Family Hubs. The following areas of the county have available hours:
* Wigston & Oadby
* Market Harborough
* Melton
* Syston
* Braunston Town
We provide generous remuneration, with rates from £35.76 for each teaching hour delivered. This includes planning, preparation, and CPD, with annual incremental progression.
The Adult Learning service offer great benefits including access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), generous holiday allowances, family friendly policies, wellbeing services and active workers groups. We also provide access to a wide range of professional development and training opportunities for all staff.
The curriculum team provide learning opportunities to help learners support their childs learning from years. This is abroad and interesting role where you get to teach a variety of subjects to parents and carers.
Essential Requirements;
* A nationally approved teaching qualification
* Recent experience of teaching Family Learning or Primary education to adults
* Have Level 2 maths, English and ICT or equivalent skills.
* Flexibility to travel to different centres around the county during the daytime or in the evening as required.
* Ability to use relevant teaching materials and techniques to support learning, including the use of e-learning technology and the use of different educational platforms.
Please note: In your role as tutor, you would be expected to carry out initial and formative assessment, including online methods, to identify levels and learning goals and complete learner records of progress throughout the course. Also, you will be required to complete mandatory training on the appointment. In addition, in line with our duties to protect learners, safeguarding and Prevent duty, training will be required. We are a dispersed service and have three whole service CPD events across the year. These run on Saturdays and attendance is expected.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to:
* To prepare a scheme of work to include course learning outcomes, assessment and evaluation methods and resource requirements
* Inspire, motivate and raise the aspirations of learners through your enthusiasm and knowledge
* To provide an effective induction for learners, both to the centre and the requirements of the course
* Create an environment where learners can reach their full potential, and teaching and learning are outstanding
* To provide information, advice and guidance to learners, including appropriate referral for Learning Support or Skills for Life (Maths, English and ICT)
* To enable learners to share responsibility for their own learning and assessment, setting goals that stretch and challenge, negotiating individual learning outcomes and content as appropriate
* To plan and deliver effective learning programmes for diverse groups or individuals in a safe and inclusive environment
If you have any questions regarding this post, then please contact Clare Luvaglia-Gori, Programme Manager, via email, here
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We also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
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