Established English Tutor

LB Hammersmith and Fulham

The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, Adult Learning & Skill Service (ALSS) is part of the Economic Development team within the Growth & Place Department. ALSS provides over 400 courses to more than 6,500 students locally and London wide. The courses offered are both nationally accredited qualifications and non-accredited courses. ALSS is looking to recruit a 0.8 English tutor, reporting to the Programme Leader for Functional Skills English and Maths. This is a key role in supporting the Skills for Life curriculum area to deliver our English provision. ALSS arelooking for a dynamic, inspiring and enthusiastic English Lecturer with experience in teaching English to adults.
 
The 0.8 post is a key appointment to ensure that we maintain our standards in teaching and learning for English learners and continue to make further improvements.

Person Specification:

• Degree or equivalent higher level qualification relevant to programme area
• L3 Teaching Qualification (if not qualified to L4 commitment to work towards obtaining a level 4 within 2-years)
• Evidence of professional development and continuous updating of skills and knowledge
• Assessor/Verification Qualification
• First Aid Qualification
• Successful adult teaching experience
• Contributing to curriculum development
• Working within an OFSTED Inspection framework
• Successfully working with adults of different abilities and motivations
• Knowledge and awareness of the variety of contexts in which adults learn and those factors that enable them to achieve successful outcomes
• Awareness of the learning and skills needs of local adults
• Some knowledge of employment opportunities for adults in subject context
• Knowledge of ICT and its application to teaching and learning
• Effective communications and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of equality of opportunity and a personal commitment to ensuring all learners are supported to successfully achieve
• Effective timekeeping and ability to fulfil the administrative duties of the post
• Commitment to continuous improvement in line with the service’s mission 
• Evidence of eligibility to work in UK
• DBS check or willingness to obtain one prior to commencing post
• Member of a professional body relating to your subject area

Essential Qualifications:

• L3 Teaching Qualification (if not qualified to L4 commitment to work towards obtaining a level 4 within 2-years)

To discover more and apply, please go to: https://careers.newjob.org.uk/LBHF/job/London-0_8-Established-English-Tutor-LBHF8582-LND/521639001/?locale=en_GB

Contact details for an informal discussion: Claudette Earle, Programme Leader on 020 8753 6333 or via email on CLAUDETTE.EARLE@LBHF.GOV.UK

Ref. LBHF 8582
Fixed term until 31 August 2020

Interview date: 22 & 23 May 2019

Closing date: 13th May 2019