Adult & Community Learning Tutor (Art)

  • Job Reference: CAF/0324/30539 Art
  • Date Posted: 3 April 2024
  • Employer: Rutland County Council
  • Website: https://www.rutland.gov.uk/
  • Location: Oakham, Midlands
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £11.47 to £12.91
  • Bonus/Benefits: £11.47 - £12.91 (£22.29 - £25.08 teaching rate), LGPS Contribution
  • Sector: Education
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Duration: 0 hours

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Tutor to work with us to deliver a programme of creative art.  The Rutland Adult & Community Learning Service provides opportunities for adults to improve their skills through a wide range of academic and vocational courses. If you are passionate about enabling individual learners to be the best they can be, please get in touch…..this could be the role you have been looking for………

About you…

  • Qualification or experience in the subject specialism to Level 4 equivalent
  • Experience of teaching/training or working with groups of adults, with a level 3 qualification in Education & Training (or equivalent)
  • An understanding of the principles underpinning teaching of adults, e.g. planning, delivery, assessment and evaluation of learning
  • An awareness of different learning strategies and teaching methods suitable for teaching a diverse range of abilities
  • An awareness of Safeguarding requirements in an education setting

About the role…

The role would be perfect for a talented, ambitious and hard-working, qualified teacher who has a love for the subject.  We are looking for an imaginative Art Tutor to teach a range of art subjects including oil and acrylic painting, drawing, sketching mixed media, glass fusion workshops  and other artistic skills which may interest our patrons.

You will be required to provide engaging teaching, learning and assessment with a creative and supportive approach, adapting to a range of learning styles, and ability to differentiate delivery to learners with mixed abilities to develop our learner’s knowledge and understanding. 

To be successful as a Rutland Adult & Community Learning Tutor you will ensure the completion of all relevant support activities and documents and participate in the Service’s Self-assessment and Quality Assurance procedures.

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.

Please note, a full driving license and access to a vehicle will be required as there may be a need to travel to various sites across the county.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in these roles, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be.    Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, Teachers Pension Scheme, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.  We offer work that makes a difference to people’s lives, a safe working environment; Teachers Pension Scheme; occupational health service.  Hours are mutually agreed and pay includes an element of holiday allowance.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Rose Pusch, Lead Community Learning Tutor and QA Coordinator at rpusch@rutland.gov.uk or call 01572 758147 or Atessa Bradberry, Adult and Community Education Lead on 01572 720904 or at  abradberry@rutland.gov.uk  

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

How to apply:

Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all of our vacancies.  If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process.   Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.