specialist tutor

Specialist tutor- employability/well-being

Employer: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Location: Hateley Heath, FETC, Huntingdon road, B71 2RP

Salary: Band E SCP 18-25 Pro rata (£31,537 - £36,363 per annum)

Closing date: 14 Aug 2026

Reference: SAND000009409

Sector: Local Councils

Job Type: Education - non-schools based

Contract Type: Part time permanent

Working Pattern: See advert details

Hours: Part-Time

Job Details

Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service has an exciting opportunity for a part-time specialist tutor who have experience teaching in one or more of the following subjects.

• First Aid
• Floristry
• Crafts
• Well-being
• Health and Social care
• Food Hygiene
• English
• ESOL
• Digital
• Employability

We are looking for an experienced tutor who is able to deliver exceptional quality to support people back into education for work, building confidence and improving well-being. The part-time post will require an inspiring tutor who has extensive knowledge of delivering one or more of the subjects.

They will teach to members of the public who are looking to upskill to enhance their opportunities for work, you will require patience, understanding and the ability to plan programmes that run across multiple subject areas.

You must have the ability to create exciting programmes that will develop and support learners who have limited or no digital ability and the successful candidates will be able to plan bespoke programmes and resources to support individuals.

You will be reactive to the ever-developing digital world and incorporate these aspects into programme development.

The specialist teaching role is essential to meet the growing demands of our diverse community. You will need excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and a commitment to strive for outstanding quality of teaching and assessment.

The programmes will be planned and delivered at multiple points throughout the year, at any point you will have multiple courses starting and overlapping so the ability to multitask and remain organised is paramount.

You will be required to work some evenings to meet the needs of the community. Saturdays are required at various points throughout the year e.g. during October when we take part in the national Family Learning Festival.

Close teamwork within all curriculum areas including English and Maths, will be critical to the post, as well as supporting within other tailored learning programmes across a wide range of subjects.

Candidates who demonstrate other specialist subject areas will deliver in those aspects of curriculum too.

Sandwell Adult and Family learning would welcome applicants who have a proven record of experience in the delivery of courses to adults 19 years and above in both skills qualifications and tailored learning for a minimum of 2 years.

• The successful applicants will be required to hold a minimum Level 4 Qualification in the Teaching of Adults
• Level 3 Subject Specialism - a variety of subjects will be considered
• Level 2 English and Maths - minimum

Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service has 3 main learning centres across Sandwell. You will be predominantly based at our Hateley Heath office but travel between centres will be required, travelling expenses can be claimed according to the SMBC approved mileage scheme.

The posts offer a competitive salary and a full package of benefits from SMBC, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement, with additional entitlement granted to employees who complete 5 years continuous service with Sandwell or other local authorities.
• Access to our Employee Benefits portal which includes discounts on a number of retail locations, gym membership, cinemas and more.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Successful candidates will need to complete an enhanced DBS application, and a KCSIE check will be required for this post.

If you have any queries or would like to discuss the role further, please contact Lisa Espinosa via email at lisa_espinosa@sandwell.gov.uk.

Hours

18 Hours per week

Interviews will be held on Friday 4/9/26

Please submit a CV and supporting statement on how you meet the criteria listed in the personnel specification to Lisa_Espinosa@sandwell.gov.uk before the closing date.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to submit your CV as soon as possible. When submitting your CV and supporting statement, please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.

If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.

If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact Lisa_Espinosa@sandwell.gov.uk

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Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service has an exciting opportunity for a part-time specialist tutor who have experience teaching in one or more of the following subjects. First Aid, Floristry, Crafts, Well-being, Health and Social care, Food Hygiene, English, ESOL, Digital and Employability We are looking for an experienced tutor who is able to deliver exceptional quality to support people back into education for work, building confidence and improving well-being. The part-time post will require an inspiring tutor who has extensive knowledge of delivering one or more of the subjects. They will teach to members of the public who are looking to upskill to enhance their opportunities for work, you will require patience, understanding and the ability to plan programmes that run across multiple subject areas. You must have the ability to create exciting programmes that will develop and support learners who have limited or no digital ability and the successful candidates will be able to plan bespoke programmes and resources to support individuals. You will be reactive to the ever-developing digital world and incorporate these aspects into programme development. The specialist teaching role is essential to meet the growing demands of our diverse community. You will need excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and a commitment to strive for outstanding quality of teaching and assessment. The programmes will be planned and delivered at multiple points throughout the year, at any point you will have multiple courses starting and overlapping so the ability to multitask and remain organised is paramount. You will be required to work some evenings to meet the needs of the community. Saturdays are required at various points throughout the year e.g. during October when we take part in the national Family Learning Festival. Close teamwork within all curriculum areas including English and Maths, will be critical to the post, as well as supporting within other tailored learning programmes across a wide range of subjects. Candidates who demonstrate other specialist subject areas will deliver in those aspects of curriculum too. Sandwell Adult and Family learning would welcome applicants who have a proven record of experience in the delivery of courses to adults 19 years and above in both skills qualifications and tailored learning for a minimum of 2 years.

• The successful applicants will be required to hold a minimum Level 4 Qualification in the Teaching of Adults
• Level 3 Subject Specialism - a variety of subjects will be considered
• Level 2 English and Maths - minimum
Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service has 3 main learning centres across Sandwell. You will be predominantly based at our Hateley Heath office but travel between centres will be required, travelling expenses can be claimed according to the SMBC approved mileage scheme.

The posts offer a competitive salary and a full package of benefits from SMBC, including: Generous annual leave entitlement, with additional entitlement granted to employees who complete 5 years continuous service with Sandwell or other local authorities. Access to our Employee Benefits portal which includes discounts on a number of retail locations, gym membership, cinemas and more. Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.