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We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic part time English/ESOL Tutor to join our Wakefield Adult Education Service Team. Working hours, days and times can be negotiable, learning is personalised and class sizes are small.

What will be expected from me?

The purpose of this role is to deliver Entry level to level 2 English/ESOL to adults, within a range of accredited and non-accredited learning pathways.

What I might be doing?

• You will ensure learners receive high quality teaching and learning and are aware of other learning opportunities to ensure they access and progress to appropriate courses.
• Teach innovative activities/skills in sessions that motivate and engage all learners and are suitably challenging.
• You will work within a supportive team to update schemes of work, lesson plans and resources with clear objectives to meet the course program and accreditation/RARPAP requirements.
• You will maintain appropriate teaching and learning records.

Why Wakefield Council?

• We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
• Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that a resilient team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.
• Access to a range of employee support products.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Essential requirements:

• Level 4/5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE or DTLLS) or equivalent teaching qualification or be prepared to achieve full teacher status within two years).

• Subject specific qualification in specialist teaching subject at L3 or above
• Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults (will be given training within 2 months of recruitment)
• Teaching and learning quality cycle, and current teaching methodologies and pedagogy
• One year’s teaching and/ or assessment experience (this may have been gained via teaching practice) and of assessment and planning learning.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Philippa Wheeler.

Tel: 01924 303322

E-mail: PWheeler@wakefield.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.