Location: North West Cumbria (covering Cumberland Council areas)
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 31/07/2027
About this opportunity
Cumbria Adult Learning have launched an exciting, countywide initiative – “Skills Bridge” designed to support local businesses by developing the skills of their workforce and those seeking employment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled tutor to deliver high-quality, engaging vocational courses across a range of sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking programme that is already making a real difference to businesses such as Windermere Marina and The Everbright Hotel Group.
Skills Bridge provides free, bespoke, accredited training tailored to employer needs, helping organisations foster a culture of continuous improvement, wellbeing, and excellence.
As a tutor, you will:
- Plan and deliver a range of vocational and business-related subjects which are engaging, learner-centred training sessions tailored to employer needs
- Adapt teaching approaches to suit different learning styles and workplace environments
- Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment, and progress, ensuring all delivery meets awarding body standards and quality assurance requirements
- Embed English, maths, digital, and employability skills within training
- Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing in all learning contexts
If you are passionate about teaching, industry engagement, and helping learners achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
- Post Specification
- Role Profile
For an informal chat regarding the role, please contact Victoria Emmett on 07827 282198 or email [email protected]
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 14/06/2026
Interview date: TBC
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [email protected].
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires a enhanced DBS check.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
