Community Learning and Skills Tutor; LLDD WMF

Job Reference REQ

Location:

Carlisle Library

Contract Type:
Permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self‑motivated LLDD Tutor to join Cumbria Adult Learning. Ideally, you will have experience of working in an Adult Education environment. The successful applicant will be highly skilled and have a real passion for inspiring and encouraging adults with learning difficulties and disabilities to maximise their potential.

We offer a wide and extensive range of subjects to LLDD learners such as independent living, literacy and numeracy, arts and crafts – and the right candidate will offer interesting and engaging courses and qualifications.

Our tutors are supportive, empathetic, dynamic and committed to making a real difference in the lives and opportunities of our learners. In partnership with local organisations, we offer classes in venues across Carlisle and surrounding area. A flexible approach is required to meet the needs of our local communities.

There may also be the opportunity to work in the Penrith area, subject to demand from partner organisations and local communities.

Experience in a teaching environment, a teaching qualification and experience of working with LLDD are essential for the role. A DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discount schemes.

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Further information about this role, including responsibilities and essential criteria, is available in the attachments. For additional information, please contact Mike Wigham, Carlisle Adult Learning Centre Manager:
Michael.wigham@

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans as well as those in care or care‑experienced, and under‑24 candidates with a foster care background who meet the essential criteria for the role.