Lecturer Level 1

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.

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.

We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities.

We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.

Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas:

• Nursery Workers
• Teaching Assistants
• Leadership/Management; and
• Customer Care.

We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop.

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.

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 are recruiting to a part-time Lecturer Level 1, 12-month fixed-term position as part of the Coventry Adult Education Service Life Skills area.

Life Skills offers a diverse range of engaging courses for young people and adults, designed to build confidence, support physical health and wellbeing, develop new skills, help gain qualifications and equip parents and carers to support their children’s learning. We place a strong emphasis on the First Step

provision, guiding learners towards further learning, volunteering opportunities, combined with a line of sight to work or employment.

The Level 1 tutor will predominantly be working in the Inclusive Learning, Engagement and Employability Skills Programme (ILEEP), delivering provision for adults 19 years +, who have learning disabilities and/or difficulties, and also teaching in the Community Programme for adults.

You will be required to deliver a range of non-accredited learning activities, to develop accredited provision where applicable. Delivery is face-to-face in a classroom, and also in outdoor settings. Predominantly based at Broad Street Centre, and also a range of Adult Education Service venues and community venues across the city.

The primary role will be working in ILEEP, where the successful candidate will be teaching learners a range of practical and creative activities with a focus on sustainability, conservation, horticulture and environmental studies.

Topics for delivery could include the following –

• Exploring the natural world and science- based activities
• Developing an understanding of wildlife & animals
• Understanding plant life and horticulture
• Understanding conservation and environmental issues
• Experiencing and learning practical outdoor activities that help promote wellbeing
• Developing your creative skills.

You can discuss at the interview the above topics that need to be taught and any preferences for delivery.

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).

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant experience of working with Adults with Learning difficulties.
• A Functional Skills/GCSE maths and English qualification at Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• A relevant teaching qualification.

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.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

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'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

On interview you will be required to bring an example of a lesson plan, explain your teaching topic of your choice related to the position and the impact your lesson could have the learners. This will be followed by a 40 minute face to face panel interview

Interviews: Thursday 11th & Friday 12th September

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