Adult Teacher - Employability and Volunteering Skills
Salary - £28,964 - £37,250 (Grade AEWTSL 1 - 6)
Hours - 37
Contract type - full time
Work Style - Monday to Friday Term time
We are looking for an experienced Teacher who is able to deliver exceptional quality to support people into volunteering roles or paid work.
This post is working on our Choices Project giving the economically inactive residents of Wolverhampton and surrounding West Midlands, access to short courses of personalised learning. The successful candidate must have the ability to plan bespoke programmes of learning which meet the demands of our diverse community and help resident identify their goals and move into volunteering roles, employability or further learning.
The aim of the Choices programme is to help residents identify the help they need to move towards their personal goals and to develop transferable skills which would support their progression into volunteering roles, employment or progress to further learning.
It is essential that the successful applicant will have a Level 5 teaching qualification and experience in delivering inspiring programmes with extensive knowledge of delivering all aspects of employability and volunteering skills. They will engage with residents who have been unsuccessful in obtaining employment for a long period time, and who will require patience and confidence building.
Working hours will be during term time however, you may be required to support evening and Saturday enrolment events.
Adult Education Wolverhampton provides high-quality education & training for adults & young people. We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives and communities of Wolverhampton residents through high quality learning that inspires, challenges and leads to further learning or employment opportunities. We pride ourselves on this approach and are committed to ensuring our students acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes & experience to progress in life.
While dedicated to delivering the very best experiences to our students, we also extend the same commitment to our staff. We have created an environment where all staff, no matter what their role, are supported and empowered to inspire our work in creating a better future for the people of Wolverhampton.
If you have the skills and experience detailed in the job description and person specification attached and would like to join this exciting and challenging project please click ‘Apply’ we’d love to hear from you!
A career with us entails much more than a salary, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us:
- Confidential employee assistance programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
- Free access to occupational health
- Regular continuing professional development
- Opportunities to gain further qualifications
- A generous holiday allowance
Note: Applicants need not apply.
Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Julia Weston julia.weston@aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk
We are committed to equality and diversity and positively welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We will notify you of the outcome of your application as soon as possible after the closing date.
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here.
Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.
We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.
As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.
We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here
Employment Information & Support
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Salary range
- £28,964 - £37,250 per year