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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Learn Hillingdon Adult Community Education as a Sessional Tutor. As part of our journey from a Good to Outstanding Ofsted rating, we are seeking enthusiastic and committed professionals to deliver high-quality learning opportunities to adults across the London Borough of Hillingdon.

We are recruiting tutors across a range of curriculum areas, including:

• Adults with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (ALDD)
• British Sign Language (BSL)
• Childcare
• Counselling
• Cookery and Nutrition
• ESOL
• English
• Maths
• Health and Social Care
• Digital Skills and Cyber Security

Working at various locations across the borough, you will play a key role in helping learners gain new skills, improve confidence, achieve qualifications and progress towards their personal, educational and employment goals.

You will

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, high-quality learning programmes.
• Assess, monitor and support learner progress to enable achievement of learning outcomes and qualifications.
• Create an inclusive, supportive and safe learning environment for all learners.
• Maintain accurate learner records, registers, assessments and course documentation.
• Promote and embed safeguarding, Prevent, equality, diversity and inclusion within your teaching practice.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes and continuous service improvement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and community organisations to provide an excellent learner experience.
• Keep up to date with developments in your subject area, teaching practice and awarding body requirements.

About You

You will be passionate about adult learning and committed to helping learners achieve their full potential.

You will have:

• Relevant subject expertise and qualifications.
• A teaching qualification, or a willingness to achieve one within an agreed timeframe.
• Experience of delivering engaging learning and assessment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills, including the use of digital technologies to support teaching and learning.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• A positive, flexible and learner-focused approach.

You will share our values of putting residents first and be committed to delivering high-quality services that make a real difference to local communities.

What We Offer

• Flexible sessional teaching opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to work with diverse learner groups and make a meaningful impact in the community.
• The chance to be part of a service committed to continuous improvement and educational excellence.

Why Hillingdon?

At Hillingdon, we're proud of our commitment to Putting Our Residents First, ensuring residents remain at the heart of everything we do.

As London's second largest borough, we are ambitious about improving outcomes for our communities and delivering high-quality public services. We are committed to creating safer communities, supporting a thriving local economy, building a greener and more sustainable borough, and embracing digital innovation.

When you join Learn Hillingdon, you'll become part of a dedicated team that is passionate about transforming lives through learning and helping adults gain the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to succeed.

Benefits

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Trade Union Membership – The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees’ freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Qualifications Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.