INTERNAL ONLY
Location: Penrith Library Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Zero hour contract / Sessional
About this opportunity
Would you like to inspire and encourage adults with learning difficulties and disabilities within the Penrith area?
Who we are looking for…
We are looking for a tutor who is highly skilled and has real passion and expertise in LLDD, to join our Adult Learning service. We offer a wide and extensive range of subjects to LLDD learners, and the right candidate will offer interesting and engaging courses including qualifications.
The successful candidate will deliver their courses in local community venues working with key LLDD partners in the area. The ideal candidate to join our service will be positive, flexible and enthusiastic, with the ability to deliver an inspiring and engaging curriculum. Experience in a teaching environment, a teaching qualification and experience of working with LLDD are essential for the role.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
For more information on the role contact: alistair.hayward@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 27/07/2025
Interview date: w/c 04/08/2025
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 this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
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 we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role requires a basic DBS check
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 Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
