Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ00000018614
Date posted
10/07/2025
Application closing date
27/07/2025
Location
WHITEHAVEN
Salary
31,067.00 - 31,586.00 (pro rata)
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
0
Basis
Part time

Adult Learning Tutor Arts and Crafts WMF2141e

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Job description
Location: Whitehaven Library

Contract Type: Permanent



Hours: Zero hour contract (sessional)

Who we are looking for...

We are looking for an inspirational tutor to deliver Arts and Crafts classes to our learners across Workington and the surrounding areas. You will prepare and deliver creative and exciting lessons that enthuse and develop adult learners. You will be working from a variety of settings across the local community and your learners will have a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.



We are looking for someone with experience of painting and drawing and the ability to teach a range of textiles and crafts and sewing would be an advantage. We'd like you to have a recognised teaching qualification or be working towards one.





Our tutors have a can-do attitude and build excellent working relationships with their learners and colleagues across the service. We need you to have a flexible approach to spot and meet emerging needs in the local area so this role may include some evening work.



Adult Learning was rated Good by Ofsted at our last inspection. We are now on a journey towards becoming an Outstanding provider. We aim to inspire the people of Cumbria and transform the lives of our communities.

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




If you would like to discuss this post contact Gillian Thompson: gillian.thompson@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 27/07/2025



Interview date: w/c 04/08/2025





We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.





Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.

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 requires a basic 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.


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