The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Salary: £28.62 - £37.08 per hour
Hours per week: Various
Weeks per Annum: Various
Working pattern: Various
Location: Various site (Oxford, Kidlington, Didcot)
Start date: September 2026
Contract type: Fixed term until September 2027
We’re in search of a passionate Tai Chi Lecturer to lead adult courses focused on the principles and practice of Tai Chi. As the instructor, you’ll develop an engaging curriculum that introduces participants to Tai Chi forms, breathing techniques, and mindful movement.
Responsibilities include designing lesson plans that are educational, accessible, and enjoyable for all skill levels. You’ll conduct group classes in a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering a sense of community and well-being among participants.
Essential Experience:
- Must have deep knowledge of Tai Chi techniques.
- Must demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for sharing the joy of Tai Chi.
- Opportunity to inspire and empower learners.
- Help participants develop confidence and proficiency with Tai Chi.
- Must possess exceptional communication skills.
Desirable Experience:
- A teaching qualification.
Training opportunities are available within the College. Support is provided to help you gain the Award in Education and Training Level 3 Qualification (AET) within your first year of joining.
- Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.
Any successful candidates will be required to complete a structured training pathway, unless they already hold the relevant qualifications. This includes a two-week teacher induction (must be completed within probation), followed by the Award in Education and Training (AET) including Assessor is required, and then the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) apprenticeship. Completion of this structured learning programme is expected within 3 years. Furthermore, there is the option to pursue Qualified Teacher Learning Status (QTLS).
AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.
Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the ‘News’ and ‘Images’ tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College’s reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.
