Directorate: Children and Family Services
Section: Adult and Community Learning
Location: Tunstall Learning Hub
Grade: Level 8
Hours: 37 hours per week
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.
The Role:
- To deliver a range of courses for adults (post 19), to improve participation, retention and qualification success rates.
- To plan, prepare and teach a full programme of structured learning that meets the needs and learning preferences of entry level to level 2Learners.
- To provide support, information and advice and guidance to all learners in relation to their learning programme, personal and social development and employability development.
- To deliver and teach individual learning and one to one support to enablelearners to achieve at their own level within the standard required.
- To contribute to the successful delivery and outcomes of all externally funded programmes through improved recruitment, retention and completion rates and to contribute to the achievement of financial targets.
Proposed interview date: Thursday, 23 July 2026
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging learning programmes for adult learners, creating inclusive environments that support participation, retention and achievement.
- Assess learners’ starting points, develop individual learning plans, monitor progress and provide timely feedback to support progression and successful outcomes.
- Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, learning resources and assessments that meet awarding body and curriculum requirements.
- Support learner recruitment, induction, enrolment and ongoing information, advice and guidance, helping learners overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
- Maintain accurate learner records, attendance, achievement data and quality documentation in line with funding, compliance and quality assurance requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement through learner voice, self-assessment, observations of teaching, CPD, and active participation in the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
About You:
- A recognised teaching qualification or substantial teaching/tutoring experience, alongside relevant vocational expertise in your specialist subject area.
- Minimum Level 2 qualifications in English, maths and ICT, with a strong understanding of adult learning, inclusive practice and supporting learners with diverse needs.
- Experience of planning, delivering and assessing high-quality learning, including schemes of work, lesson planning, assessment, learner progress tracking and mixed-ability delivery.
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes, including Ofsted expectations, safeguarding, health and safety, ILPs, internal verification, self-assessment and continuous improvement.
- Strong organisational, digital and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records, meet deadlines and work confidently across multiple delivery venues.
- An enthusiastic, resilient and professional approach, with excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, integrity, and a commitment to helping learners achieve their goals.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
- Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
- Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here
For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Louise Smith, [email protected]
About us:
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
Further information on the Council and our directorates
Pre-Employment Checks:
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:
- Right to Work in the UK
- Proof of address
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies. No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council. Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
To Apply
If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email [email protected] or call us on 01782 238189.
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