Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
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Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
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Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
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A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
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Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
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Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can access low‑cost leasing of electric and low‑emission vehicles.
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Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
Job Introduction
We’re recruiting a Community Learning MK Tutor to deliver Functional Skills and / or GCSE maths, supporting adults and young people aged sixteen and above to build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
You’ll join Milton Keynes City Council’s Community Learning service, delivering inclusive education that responds to local need and helps improve life chances across the city.Our work contributes to stronger, healthier and more inclusive communities, supporting residents to progress, achieve recognised qualifications and work towards their personal goals.This is a rewarding role where your teaching makes a real difference to people’s lives.The post involves working in a regulated activity with adults and young people aged sixteen and above and is subject to the appropriate safeguarding checks.
Work Pattern
Working patterns are not fixed and may change to reflect service needs and teaching timetables. These are discussed and agreed between the Curriculum Manager and the tutor during academic year planning. An agreed working pattern will be documented annually and may be adjusted where necessary, following consultation and agreement.
Site-Based role
This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.
Interviews for this role will be held on 22nd June 2026
At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.
Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Role Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high quality teaching and learning in designated curriculum areas using approved planning and assessment tools.
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Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners within the community.
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Work closely with Curriculum Managers and colleagues to support quality assurance and continuous improvement.
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Maintain accurate learner records to meet funding and inspection requirements.
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Support and mentor new or developing tutors as part of a collaborative team approach.
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Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, health and safety and online safety in all aspects of delivery.
Ideal Candidate
- A qualified tutor with degree level education or equivalent significant further education or adult teaching experience.
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A recognised teaching qualification at level three or four, or a commitment to work towards one.
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Knowledge and understanding of Ofsted requirements, with the ability to reflect on and improve own practice to strengthen teaching quality and learner outcomes.
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An understanding of inspection and quality requirements and a commitment to reflective practice.
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The ability to work sensitively and effectively with adult learners.
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Confidence teaching both in person and online, adapting to different learning styles.
As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we’ll carry out an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, (unless you are currently registered with the DBS Update Service).
Applicants will be asked to provide information on their academic qualifications, teaching status, and ongoing CPD as part of the application to aid the selection process.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council, see attached.
