What is the job role?
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Tutor to join the Work Skills Team and be part of our Skills, Employment & Adult Education Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver high-quality adult learning programmes that support learners to achieve their personal, educational, and employment goals. You’ll coordinate curriculum delivery, mentor tutors, manage a small team, and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement. If you’re committed to inclusive education, have strong teaching experience, and enjoy supporting others to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a skilled and passionate educator to take on a leadership role in delivering high-quality adult learning programmes across Coventry. You will have a strong understanding of adult learning principles, inclusive teaching practices, and curriculum development. You will be confident in planning and delivering engaging sessions, assessing learner progress, and supporting individuals to achieve their goals.
The Work Skills area also embraces Early Years, Teaching Assistant, Health & Social Care, Business Administration, Customer Service, Team Leading & Leadership & Management from a vocational and apprenticeship perspective. Having a Level 3 qualification or above in one or more of these areas is required.
You’ll also play a key role in mentoring tutors, managing Learning Support Assistants, and contributing to internal quality assurance processes. Experience in teaching within adult and community learning, using digital platforms, and supporting learners with diverse needs is essential. You should hold relevant teaching and assessor qualifications, and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, equity, and continuous improvement.