Adult Learning Tutor

Job description

Job PurposeTo deliver high quality teaching and learning and assessment in one or more pathway areas in a range of locations as stated above. To deliver stand‐alone and embedded contextualised learning programmes in line with local and national priorities. To deliver learning programmes that are flexible, tailored, and have multiple entry points for cohorts of learners within employability, enterprise and fee‐paying contexts.

Main Areas of Responsibility

To teach a maximum of 24 hours/week within one or more curriculum pathway areas in a variety of contexts and locations.

To use innovative methods of delivery including digital ICT, within a contextualised and embedded context.

To provide initial advice, guidance and assessment for learners.

To plan and deliver high quality, appropriate and relevant learning activities.

To participate in course development, including design of training packages and development of appropriate learning materials and resources.

To ensure individual learner needs are identified and met, which includes undertaking: initial assessment, individual action planning, formative and summative assessments and recording of progress and achievement.

To work with other colleagues to plan, develop and deliver learning programmes and materials.

To comply with and support the implementation of service quality assurance standards, systems and procedures, including observation of teaching, learning and assessment (OTLA).

To deliver flexible learning programmes that are tailored to learners' needs.

To contribute to the area of learning self‐assessment review (SAR).

To take part in professional development activities.

To carry out assessment procedures to evidence learning and attend associated moderation meetings.

To contribute to the marketing of courses and learner engagement recruitment.

To liaise with all other appropriate staff for the well‐running, planning and delivery of courses.

To keep up to date with the current policies and practices of the Adult Learning Service.

To ensure that Health and Safety legislation is adhered to and to undertake regular risk assessments in liaison with Pathway Leader and Business Support managers.

To ensure that work complies with all statutory requirements and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation and codes of practice.

To implement the policies and practices of the Adult Learning Service for Quality Improvement and Assurance and Equality and Diversity.

To comply with and ensure that all course documentation is maintained in accordance with service standards and procedures.

To maintain up‐to‐date knowledge of developments in this area of learning and to disseminate and share good practice and expertise with other staff.

To act as a mentor for a designated number of sessional tutors.

To identify appropriate progression routes for learners to enhance employability/enterprise or wider social outcomes.

To perform any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post, assigned by the Service Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Staff development

Training opportunities which are made available

The organisation and delivery of in‐service training in the area of responsibility and appropriate to the level of the post.

PRD process

Observation of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (OTLA).

Develop the City Councils commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non‐discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.

Supervision and Management ResponsibilityNo

Budget and Financial ResponsibilityBeing fully accountable for managing the Council's resources effectively and complying with statutory requirements, including managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, re‐using and recycling resources to reduce personal impact.

Social Value ResponsibilityDrive for social value through all activities, ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the Council, residents and communities.

Physical Demands of the JobThis post is a combination of office work and field work. It will involve sitting for long periods of time and a requirement to travel to meet service needs.

Corporate ResponsibilityContribute to the delivery of the Council Plan. Deliver and promote excellent customer service, externally and internally. Commitment to customer excellence by dealing with customer feedback, including complaints, and learning from feedback in the drive for continuous improvement. Make the Council a great place to work, living the Council's values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and managing own performance. Develop the City Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non‐discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken. Ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the Council's safety plan.

Competency FrameworkWe operate a competency framework, a set of core behaviours which define how we are expected to approach our work, how we perform in certain situations and how we treat each other. Each competency details the standards of behaviours and skills required by all staff and this in turn supports delivery of our aim and our Council plans linking them together with our values. The post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to perform at the following competency level 2. The competency framework can be found here.

Assessment Methods UsedI = Interview, P = Presentation, A = Application, E = Exercise, T = Test, AC = Assessment Centre Qualification and training

Personal Specification

Essential

Relevant Adult Teaching qualification (A, I)

Relevant Subject Qualifications at Level 3 or higher (A, I)

Evidence of continuing professional development in the last eighteen months (A, I)

Experience of working in Post 16 learning (A, I)

Comprehensive understanding of teaching and learning and assessment methods and styles (A, I)

Recent and substantial experience of teaching on pre‐employment, job preparation, work skills programmes (A, I)

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level

Desirable

Level 3 or equivalent in either English or Maths Experience

Relevant teaching experience

Up to date experience of local skills needs and employment priorities

Experience of completing Internal Verification

Experience of implementing Quality Assurance/Improvement systems

Experience of delivering innovative/high quality teaching and learning resources.

Recent and substantial experience of working with long‐term unemployed and key target learners

Evidence of sufficient, recent occupational competence/expertise to ensure an up‐to‐date working knowledge of the principles and practices specified in the standards they are assessing

Have a good up‐to‐date knowledge of awarding body requirements for assessment/practices/standards.

Recent production of learning materials and resources – examples required

Skills/Abilities

Desirable

Organise and undertake a resource audit

Undertake a resource needs analysis and health and safety risk assessments.

Assist in curriculum programme evaluation and development

Knowledge of awarding body requirements.

Digital, I.T. Technology skills

Commitment

Desirable: Understanding of and personal commitment to the Vision and Values of Liverpool City Council

Commitment to teamwork.

Commitment to equal opportunities.

Desirable

Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Liverpool

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English