Sessional Family Learning Tutors

Sessional Family Learning Tutors

CALAT Sessional Lecturer Conditions: Band 1, Pts 3 to 8 – £30.69 to £37.34 (including holiday pay) per hour.

We are developing our Family Learning programme, and an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Family Learning team, supporting Croydon residents and communities to access learning opportunities.

Tutors required to teach a broad curriculum, including personal development, employability and functional English and maths in community setting, working and supporting parents/carers to improve skills and gain positive outcomes.  Tutors must have an awareness of how children learn; as you will be planning sessions for adults and children and provide opportunities for the parents/carers to support their child’s learning.

Applicants must hold suitable subject qualifications, have relevant knowledge and skills and previous experience of teaching mixed-ability groups.  A current knowledge of interactive and digital teaching formats is an advantage.  Be flexible in approach to teach across 3 centres, and various community venues, in Thornton Heath, New Addington, Croydon, and Purley.  Have availability to work throughout the year on set teaching days (including school holidays).

As a condition of employment, all applicants should hold a qualification in their subject, as well as a teaching or training qualification: Level 3 Award in Education & Training / Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTTLS) or equivalent as a minimum.  Teachers without relevant teacher training qualifications or qualified teacher status (DTLLS or equivalent) will be required to work towards the relevant qualifications.

Starting pay is £30.69 to £32.02 per hour (including holiday pay), depending on teaching qualification and experience.  Tutors holding the equivalent to a Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training / Certificate in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) or above, start at £32.02 (including holiday pay) per hour.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.  If you apply for this post, your supporting statement, at the end of the online application, should demonstrate fully how you meet each criteria in the person specification (last page of the role profile) and include specific examples of your relevant experience, skills and knowledge as evidence.  We will not be able to shortlist you for an interview if you don’t answer all the person specification criteria.

Closing Date: Sunday 19 January 2025

Interviews:  Thursday 30 January 2025

Equal opportunities statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. 

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. 

Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.