Salary: £29,777 to £30,296 (pro-rata)
Location: Whitehaven
Contract: Permanent, zero-hours
About this opportunity
We are looking for an inspirational tutor to deliver Arts and Crafts classes to our learners across Whitehaven and the surrounding areas including Millom. You will prepare and deliver creative and exciting lessons that enthuse and develop adult learners. You will be working from a variety of settings across the local community and your learners will have a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.
We are looking for someone with experience of painting and drawing and the ability to teach a range of textiles and crafts would be an advantage. We’d like you to have a recognised teaching qualification or be working towards one.
Our tutors have a can-do attitude and build excellent working relationships with their learners and colleagues across the service. We need you to have a flexible approach to spot and meet emerging needs in the local area so this role may include some evening work.
Adult Learning was rated Good by Ofsted at our last inspection. We are now on a journey towards becoming an Outstanding provider. We aim to inspire the people of Cumbria and transform the lives of our communities.
DBS - This role requires a basic DBS check.
What can we offer you!
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Application and Interview information
Closing date: 15th September 2024
Interview date: W/C 23rd September 2024
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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