Coventry City Council
Facilitator - Adult Education
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Facilitator - Adult Education
Our Values
In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values are:
- Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
- Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
- Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
- Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
- Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
- Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
About the Role
The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need.
This role would be based within the Connect to Skills team, which offers a range of short non-accredited courses in the following subject areas:
- Green Skills & Climate Literacy
- Health & Social Care
- Early Years & Education
- Warehousing & Logistics
Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.
We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry.
What is the job role?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and supportive Facilitator to join our Skills, Employment & Adult Education Service. In this role, you’ll help deliver engaging learning activities in community settings across Coventry, supporting adult learners to achieve their goals. You’ll carry out community outreach and engagement activities, promoting learning opportunities across the city and encouraging Coventry residents to enrol in our programmes. Assist with planning sessions, preparing materials, and guiding learners through their educational journey. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in education or community work who is passionate about making a difference and helping others succeed.
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This post is a fixed term contract in the first instance until 31st July 2027.
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 1974 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 looking for a supportive and adaptable individual with experience in educational or community settings to help deliver engaging adult learning activities. The ideal candidate will understand the barriers adults face in education and be committed to helping learners overcome them. You should be confident in facilitating learning, preparing materials, supporting learners’ progress and conducting outreach and engagement. Strong communication, organisational skills, and a willingness to engage in professional development are essential. You’ll also need to promote equity, diversity, and safeguarding in all aspects of your work. Relevant subject qualifications and Level 2 English and maths are required.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information. For all other queries, contact Resourcing@coventry.gov.uk.
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Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.
We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you!
Interview date
Tuesday 4th of August
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
Coventry City Council
Attached documents
- Coventry City Council Application Process.pdf
- Job Description & Person Specification - Facilitator.pdf
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