Job Description
Glasgow Life is looking for 12 Adult Learning Tutors to join us on both a permanent & fixed term, part time, 15 hour contracts, our fixed term contracts are for a period up to 1 year. You will be joining our Adult Learning Service. You will be part of a new team dedicated to supporting ESOL and Literacy and Numeracy Learning as part of the response to the ESOL and Literacy challenge in the city.
About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is a charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture, sport and learning. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural, sporting and learning programmes which improve the mental, physical and economic wellbeing of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.
The role
As an Adult Learning Tutor you’ll be an integral part of a dedicated team addressing the ESOL and Literacy Challenges in the city. You will work in partnership with a range of partners and learning referral agenda across the city. You will report to a Libraries and Communities Service Officer and work alongside your Adult Learning colleagues as part of a co-ordinated team response delivering high quality
learning programmes.
The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as an Adult Learning Tutor you’ll need:
• A recognised ESOL or Literacy Qualification or equivalent
• Experience of planning, designing, delivering and evaluating ESOL learning programmes within a variety of community settings
• Experience of learning assessments
• Experience of managing and delivering learning at different levels
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of working with a range of service users including adults, families and groups
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to motivate people within a community learning context
You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.
Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations.
This role is working across Monday to Friday normally between the hours of 10am and 3pm
We believe in the transformational power of the learning programmes we provide for the people of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.
Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations.
Some of our roles are currently piloting hybrid working, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.
Important Dates: Closing date 19th January 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 27th January 2025
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.
For Fixed Term Roles - If offer is made to internal employee (Glasgow Life or Council Family), at the end of the temporary period, eligible employees, if agreed will have a right to return to a role at their substantive grade within the council family.
Benefits at Glasgow Life
- 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
- Option to buy extra annual leave
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- And much more!
Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer
Application Packs
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.
Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.
Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.
Further Information
Please note that Glasgow Life, as an ALEO to Glasgow City Council, is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation for more information.
For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us
