Specialist Tutor – Digital

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN COUNCIL

Location: Tipton college, Alexandra Road, Tipton, DY4 7NR

Salary: £30,559 – £35,235 per annum

Closing date: 28 Jul 2025

Reference: SAND000008971

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time, 37 per week

Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service has an exciting opportunity for a full-time specialist tutor in Digital skills.

We are looking for an experienced tutor who is able to deliver exceptional quality in the subject of Digital skills. The full-time post will require an inspiring tutor who has extensive knowledge of delivering essential digital skills qualifications from entry level through to level 2. They must have the ability to create exciting programmes that will develop and support learners who have limited or no digital ability and to professional people who are looking to enhance their existing skills for the workplace.

The right candidate will be able to plan bespoke programmes and resources to support individuals. They will be reactive to the ever-developing digital world and incorporate these aspects into the 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.

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 to embed Digital skills across a wide range of subjects.

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

The successful applicant will be required to hold a minimum:

• Level 4 Qualification in the Teaching of Adults
• Level 3 Subject Specialism – Digital skills
• Level 2 English and Maths
• Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service has 3 main learning centres across Sandwell. You will be required to travel between centres daily and 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.

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.

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 complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/237898/specialist-tutor-digital/