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Casual Tutor - Counselling L1, L2, L3 (Thurrock Adult Community College)

Salary: £26.07 - £29.72 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Grade TUTLEC 1 – 4 depending on teaching qualifications and experience.

Permanent Contract

Hours per Week are variable (as & when required) and subject to demand

We are seeking engaging and committed individuals to join us as casual tutors to teach Counselling L1, L2 or L3; you don’t need to be able to teach all levels and we ask you to specify those you can teach within your supporting statement. You will be passionate about your subject, have previous and relevant industry experience and be keen to inspire our learners. This role is an exciting opportunity to support Thurrock residents with developing their skills and confidence in a subject of interest to them in their everyday life and work.

• Thurrock Adult Community College is the local authority’s provider of adult education for Thurrock. Our main base is in the Old Court House in Grays, but we deliver courses across the borough.
• You will be responsible for planning courses and lessons, creating resources, teaching lessons, and marking learners work and giving developmental feedback.
• Experience of teaching adults is desirable.
• You will have level 2 qualifications in English and maths, ideally a level 3 award in Education and Training
• You will be required to have a qualification or experience within any subject you wish to teach.

DBS Check: At Enhanced Level with Children's Barred list is required for this post.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date: 4th October 2026

Interview Date: To Be Arranged as Candidates Apply

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Nicky Chapman on nchapman@thurrock.gov.uk

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

Application Requirements

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If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.

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About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council