Job Introduction
The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is £38,090 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.
We have a great opportunity for a driven and enthusiastic Supported Learning Programme Lead to lead a busy, dynamic department that delivers courses for adults with learning disabilities.
This post will be based at one of our Surrey Adult Learning Centres in either: Camberley, Guildford, Molesey, Sunbury or Woking. This can be discussed further at interview. Travel within Surrey to our other centres and venues will be required.
Our Offer to You
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26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
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Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
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A generous local government salary related pension
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Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
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Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
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An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
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Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
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Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
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A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About The Role
Our courses support learners to develop and maintain independent skills, giving confidence, and enhancing wellbeing, enabling them to participate in the wider community and develop essential life skills. The provision is delivered face-to-face during the daytime at our Camberley, Guildford, Molesey, Sunbury and Woking Centres. This position is specifically focused on effective management of courses and learners. You will also be part of the Safeguarding Team and trained to Designated Safeguarding Lead level.
You will lead Supported Learning provision in partnership with another Supported Learning Programme Lead, fostering a motivated and high-performing team culture built on collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose. Through clear direction and support, you will enable tutors to deliver consistently high standards. You will also guide tutors in managing behaviour and enabling learners to foster and enjoy healthy relationships.
Reporting to the Learning for Life Manager, your key responsibilities as a Supported Learning Programme Lead will include:
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Line managing a team of part-time Supported Learning tutors, Supported Learning Assistants and Volunteers
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Contributing to the strategic planning and development of a responsive Supported Learning curriculum
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Shaping inclusive and aspirational learning programmes that respond to local and national priorities, enabling adult learners across Surrey to develop skills, confidence and independence.
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A clear focus on widening participation, ensuring provision reaches those who need it most and supports progression into further learning, employment and community engagement
Through a commitment to continuous improvement, you will play a key role in raising aspirations, improving outcomes and delivering a meaningful, measurable impact on learners’ lives.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
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A recognised teaching qualification and substantial experience teaching adults with learning disabilities with a strong understanding of adult learning and SEND principles
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Proven experience conducting or participating in formal observations of teaching and learning, aligned with the Ofsted Education Inspection Toolkit
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Demonstrable success in working within an Ofsted-regulated environment to maintain and enhance high standards of teaching, learning and learner support
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, alongside strong IT proficiency to support teaching, planning and quality assurance
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Some experience or awareness of marking and internal verification (IV) of vocational qualifications, ensuring compliance with awarding body standards and supporting learner achievement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check is required for this role, which is also subject to an online / social media check as part of our safer recruitment processes. This will be discussed further at interview.
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and travel within Surrey to our other centres and venues will be required as part of this role. Therefore, candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:
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Please describe your experience teaching adults with learning disabilities. Include details of the types of learners you have taught and the outcomes achieved.
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Tell us about your experience of planning, developing and managing learning programme(s) for adults with learning disabilities. Include how you ensured the programme(s) met learner needs and organisational targets? What was the impact of your approach?
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Tell us about your experience of and observing teaching, learning and assessment. Please include strategies you have used to support tutors to improve their delivery and the result.
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Describe how you have led or supported a team of tutors, learning assistants or volunteers to deliver high quality adult education provision. How did you ensure the provision was responsive to learner needs and aligned with post-19 learning priorities?
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06.09.2026 with interviews planned to follow in September (date to be confirmed).
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey Handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Janet Lunam by phone on 07968 833956 or via email at [email protected].
Please note due to annual leave there may be a delay in replying until late August. If you have not received a response to your query, please contact the Surrey Adult Learning Admin team by email at [email protected].
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
