Sessional Craft Tutor- Adult & Community Learning

About Us And The Role

Warwickshire County Council's Adult and Community Learning (ACL) service is a dynamic and forward-thinking provider of adult education, rated Good by Ofsted. We offer a broad range of courses across community venues throughout Warwickshire, supporting adults to develop their skills, confidence, and overall wellbeing.

We are currently seeking Adult Learning Craft Tutors to join our First Steps curriculum. This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and adaptable tutors to engage and inspire adult learners in a variety of learning environments. We currently have a particular need for provision in North Warwickshire, Bedworth, and Nuneaton, we would also welcome applications from candidates who are able to support delivery across the wider areas of Warwickshire.

Our courses are delivered both online and in person, with sessions available during daytime and evening hours. Classes typically run for two hours per week over a ten-week term, offering flexibility to accommodate a range of professional and personal commitments.

• Deliver engaging Art & Craft Skills sessions to adult learners
• Support learner progress through Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• Work across one or more community venues in North Warwickshire
• Contribute to an inclusive and supportive learning environment

This is a term-time only, hourly-paid position, offering flexibility in working patterns.

Pay: £18.35 per hour (£21.10 plus annual leave payment), plus 1 hour paid preparation and marking time for every 2 hours of teaching.

• Experience in teaching 3D Art & Craft Skills
• A relevant teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
• A passion for adult education and the ability to inspire learners
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Commitment to inclusive practice and learner support

We are proud to offer a broad programme of courses designed to enrich lives and strengthen communities. Joining ACL means becoming part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to high-quality inclusive adult learning.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, if eligible, you will be opted into the Teachers Pension Scheme, which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 28 percent, to help support your financial security during retirement.

• agile working
• a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government
• generous annual leave entitlement
• plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas
• access to Vivupbenefits and discounts platform

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed.

Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

To discuss the role please contact Baljit Dutfield, baljit,

Interview dates:
Week commencing 21st September

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll.ukand we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.