Tutor Non-Accredited – English, Literacy and Employability

Salary

Scale SO1, SCP 23-25 £34,434 - £36,363 per annum, pro rata, of 39 weeks per year (£11,267 – £11,898).

Package

13.51 hours per week, of which 10 hours will be contact teaching hours. Term time, permanent.

Job category/type

Council

Post Ref: CC650 Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Calderdale Adult Learning is on a journey to become an outstanding provider. Learners are always at the centre of everything we do, so this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of our growing provision. We are looking for individuals who share the 'outstanding' ethos, are passionate about teaching, positively influencing learners' lives.

We offer a wide range of courses to approximately 4,000 Adult learners throughout Calderdale, accredited and community-based learning. Our provision adapts to the needs of our communities. It offers a range of opportunities to learn, grow in confidence, gain the qualifications that support entering employment, career changes, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, improving emotional health and well-being, and gaining skills to help in daily life.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and adaptable tutor to deliver English, literacy and employability courses. Teaching experience is essential, ideally within adult education. The successful candidate will assess learners’ starting points, plan and deliver tailored learning to meet individual needs, monitor progress, and provide high-quality information, advice, and guidance to support learners in identifying suitable next steps and pathways. You will be a strong team player who is flexible, proactive, and ready to embrace new teaching challenges as opportunities arise.

A minimum of a Level 3 teaching qualification and a minimum of level 3 subject specialism are essential. You should be able to demonstrate a proven track record of teaching. We expect all staff to embed wider skills in their teaching including, British Values, Safeguarding and Prevent, Equality and Diversity to ensure that learners maximise their understanding.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Please note: When completing your application, it is essential to evidence how you meet the personal specification in your person statement.

If you would like an informal chat or a visit to Calderdale Adult Learning to see what we offer, please contact ***email_hidden*** or 01422 392820.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8 th July 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 22 nd July 2026

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.

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