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JOB TITLE: Adult & Community Learning Tutor
Contract: Casual
Hours: Varied
Salary: £12.91 flat rate, £25.08 teaching rate
Closing date: 19.07.2026 @ 23:59
Rutland Adult & Community Learning is looking for versatile and enthusiastic Casual Adult Learning Tutors who can bring learning to life for adults across Rutland. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your subject expertise to inspire learners, build confidence, support skills development and help adults achieve meaningful outcomes that can positively impact their wellbeing. You will deliver high-quality, inclusive learning in welcoming community settings, including libraries and other local venues, taking learning directly into the heart of our communities.
We are particularly interested in hearing from tutors with expertise in Functional Skills English, Digital Courses and Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
We are looking for individuals who can:
- Communicate effectively with learners, staff and partners
- Use a range of teaching methods to meet different learner needs
- Maintain accurate records and meet course administration requirements
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of learning.
If you are passionate about adult learning and want to make a positive difference to learners in Rutland, we would welcome your application.
About you…
To be successful you will need:
- A qualification in your subject specialism to Level 4 equivalence, or in-depth knowledge and substantial experience in the subject area
- Experience of teaching, training or working with adult groups for at least 10 weeks
- An understanding of adult learning principles including planning, delivery, assessment and evaluation
- You will be able to adapt your teaching to the cohort you have, identifying when extra support may be needed.
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About the role…
As an Adult Learning Tutor you will support learners before, during and after their course, helping them build confidence and progress in their learning. Key responsibilities include:
- Planning and delivering well-structured adult learning sessions
- Supporting learners to achieve agreed learning outcomes
- Completing lesson plans, schemes of work, registers and learner records, including individual learning plans
- Creating inclusive learning opportunities for a diverse range of abilities and learning styles
- Contributing to course reviews, quality assurance and self-assessment activities.
As travel around the county is required at times, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.
The Adult Learning Tutor interviews will be held face to face on 24 July 2026. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
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To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Charlotte Law on 01572 758122 or at claw@rutland.gov.uk
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
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