English Tutor

Hackney Council’s Employment, Skills and Adult Learning Service is seeking to recruit new tutors to our Functional Skills Curriculum Team.

x1 English Tutor (Permanent – 18 hours per week – £39,615 to £40,503 pro pata)

x2 English Tutor (2 year Fixed term/Secondment – 18 hours per week – £39,615 to £40,503 pro pata) 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our hard-working and successful team to provide high-quality provision of teaching to our learners and residents whilst supporting them to achieve their goals and improve their skills. 

The role includes planning, delivery, assessment and review, providing educational advice and guidance (IAG); alongside course development, for a range of courses, up to and including GCSE provision. 

Our service works with learners of all abilities and skill levels, you will need to demonstrate the ability to meet a variety of learning styles and support adult learners with diverse needs.

The role involves course preparation, marking and evaluation of learners’ work, assessment /examination preparation, and feedback. You will be expected to deliver courses in person and online, across a flexible timetable for classes covering day, evening, and weekend sessions across Hackney. The successful applicant will also be self-motivated, organised, and have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of people. A positive attitude is essential, as is a willingness to work flexibly and to be creative.

All applicants should hold at least a Level 5 Teaching qualification plus relevant subject specialism. Ideally, you will also have experience teaching in a post-16 environment.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we develop our provision to meet the emerging skills needs of residents, working closely with colleagues in Employment & Skills to play a key part in achieving transformative outcomes for Hackney residents. This role is an opportunity to really make a difference in people’s lives and will be rewarding to the right candidate. Appointment to this post is subject to enhanced vetting checks. 

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 10 December 2023 (22:59 pm)

Interview date: to be confirmed

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive and Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk