We are looking for inspirational tutors to deliver learning to adults. If you have a passion for teaching and believe in helping adults achieve their life goals - we want to hear from you! For full list of current subject requirements see paragraph below.
Courses are being delivered face to face in our seven main centres in Guildford, Camberley, Farnham, Woking, Esher Green, Sunbury and Molesey, and remotely in certain subjects.
Surrey Adult Learning delivers more than 3000 courses each year and employs over 200 part time tutors. The role is focused on teaching, inspiring and supporting adult learners to successfully complete their course/qualification and progress towards achieving higher level skills.
We offer a wide range of courses including English & maths, ESOL, Arts & Crafts, Languages, Exercise & Dance, Humanities, Work Skills & IT and Cookery. In addition, we have specific courses run by our Supported Learning, Family Learning, Outreach and Passport to Wellbeing teams.
We offer a competitive hourly rate of £21.64 per hour for most courses, and £25.63 per hour for courses leading to a qualification. In addition, we pay a 15% annual leave entitlement. These rates include preparation time and travelling.
Contractual benefits include a teacher's pension scheme, continual professional development and discounted Surrey Adult Learning courses. A DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check is required for this role and will be discussed further at interview.
This is a zero hours (bank) contract. The amount of work you are offered will depend on our programme and on your availability for day, evening, and Saturday classes.
To be shortlisted for interview, you will need:
You will be supported by a professional and experienced line manager. Online experience is desirable, but not essential for certain subjects. Our tutors ensure that learners are provided with the support to develop and progress their skills, confidence, and employment opportunities through a range of teaching and learning.
We are currently looking for tutors in the following areas:
French – in Camberley, Guildford, Woking, Esher and Molesey
Spanish – in Camberley, Farnham, Guildford, and Woking
German – in Camberley, Guildford and Woking
Italian – in Guildford, Esher, Molesey and Sunbury
Greek - in Farnham, Guildford
Japanese – in Guildford, Woking
Arabic – in Woking
Psychology – in Guildford
*current experience of teaching the subject in a classroom to adults is essential.
At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow.
For more information please find the full job description below and refer to this before submitting your application. We also invite you to read our Life at Surrey handbook to see insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.
Applications are considered on an ongoing basis and if your application is short-listed, we will contact you to arrange an interview, which will include a short micro-teach.
Applications
In your application, please make sure that you indicate your subject offer, together with your preferred Surrey Adult Learning Centre/s, available working hours and online delivery experience (if applicable).
Contact details
If you would like more information about any of these roles, please contact Curriculum Support on curriculum.support@surreycc.gov.uk. If you would like to offer a subject or skill not listed above, please email us to discuss further.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.