InspireU Preparation for Adulthood Tutor

About the Role

InspireU learning environments are small and friendly with class sizes being no bigger than 14. We have sites across Lincolnshire at Boston, Grantham, Lincoln, Louth, Ruskington, Skegness and Spalding.

We have a vacancy for a Preparation for Adulthood Tutor to work part time (18 hours per week) to deliver sessions to young people aged 16 – 24. This will involve 2 days delivery per week with an additional half day of departmental duties.

In this role you will be delivering inspiring and engaging preparation for adulthood sessions where learners can develop the skills required to make the next steps into adulthood and employability. Our key learning and teaching ethos is for learning to be active and teaching to be adaptive

You will be delivering qualifications from Entry 1 to Level 2 as well as our RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement through non accredited learning) based Curriculum.

We value the differences in learner starting points and we are keen for all our learners to make progress.

Our vision is for every learner to realise and achieve their potential.

About You

The successful candidates may hold a teaching qualification and will preferably have experience of working with vulnerable young people who may have challenging behaviour and/or Special Educational Needs. 

We will also consider applications from un-qualified tutors who have the desire to train to become a fully qualified tutor. InspireU will support you on your journey, providing an appropriate course, mentoring and coaching, which you will undertake alongside teaching within the classroom.

You will have effective behaviour management skills and be able to travel to other sites when required. You will have a solutions focused mindset with a ‘can do’ attitude.

If you have the experience, skills, knowledge and enthusiasm we are seeking or you are looking for your first teaching role, then we look forward to hearing from you.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply!  

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role, then please contact; Gavin Knox, InspireU Senior Lead, by emailing gavin.knox@lincolnshire.gov.uk 

Applications Close on 9th December and interviews will be held on the 17th December in Spalding.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.