Job Introduction
We’re seeking a French Tutor to join our Community Learning MK Adult Education team.
We offer a range of educational opportunities to local residents to enable them to achieve their goals and ambitions.
You’ll work as a sessional tutor delivering French courses at various levels. You’ll be qualified to at least a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (formerly PTTLS) and have at least two years’ experience teaching adults.
We’re based at a dedicated Learning Centre in Central Milton Keynes Library although we offer courses in centres around the city so you may be required to work in a variety of locations.
CLMK Adult Education is a Good Provider as rated by Ofsted and Matrix.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
Main Responsibility
- Plan and deliver education to adults, teaching and learning using approved planning tools e.g., scheme of work, session plan, individual learning plans, and practitioner reviews.
- Apply the full range of teaching/learning and assessment strategies in the delivery of courses to meet the needs of the community and the targets set by the organisation.
- Collaborate with the Curriculum Managers and other professional colleagues to develop and implement all quality assurance arrangements and contribute to the Self- Assessment Report and Quality Improvement Plan.
- Maintain accurate and timely records to comply with funding rules and Ofsted quality requirements.
- Work to comply, promote and contribute to all practices and policies including Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Prevent, on-line safety, and Equality and Diversity.
- Commit to the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training including adhering to the principles and practice of Continuous Professional Development.
- Work to comply, promote and contribute to all practices and policies including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment, and Equality and Diversity.
The Ideal Candidate
- A qualified teacher who is expert in the field of delivery
- Enjoys working with people and is passionate about teaching
- Someone who can get about, ideally with a driving license.
- Someone who is flexible – you might be asked to work in another place.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
