Sessional Tutor (English)

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County wide

Salary: £28,605 - £31,029 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)

Working Hours: Sessional

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 22nd June 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated English tutors to teach adults across Leicestershire.

Do you have a passion for helping adult learners develop their language skills and unlock their potential? Can you inspire confidence and make reading, writing, and communication clear and engaging? If so, we would love you to join our team of English tutors!

About the Role

We are a county wide provision that offers a wide range of courses and qualifications from Entry level to Level 2 both in person, at venues across Leicestershire, and through distance learning. As a tutor, you will plan and deliver inspirational and effective teaching and learning to adult learners aged 19 and above. You will create an environment where learners can reach their full potential and provide learners with a high-quality learning experience. You will be confident in recording and monitoring learner progress and ensuring that learners meet their goals. You will have the support of a team of English tutors and lead practitioners, access to a wide range of resources for teaching and learning, as well as your own professional development.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Hold a nationally recognised teaching qualification and provide evidence of English and maths qualifications at Level 2 / GCSE Grade 4/C or above
  
• Have a strong track record of teaching English in an educational setting (ideally Adult or Further Education)
  

• Be confident teaching a wide range of levels and able to adapt your teaching to support your learners and meet their needs; experience of delivering Functional Skills is desirable

• Understand the barriers faced by adult learners and those returning to learning
  
• Be confident with using technology for work and in the classroom; experience of teaching online would be an advantage
  

• Be prepared to work county wide and have one evening available to teach.

• Experience of conducting internal verification for Functional Skills SLC assessments is desirable.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Enter name and job title: Rhiannon Fleming (Programme Manager)

Telephone: 0116 305 0930

Email: Rhiannon.fleming@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us