Job Description

Empower Adults Through Health and Wellbeing

Are you passionate about supporting others to improve their health, wellbeing, and confidence? Do you want to make a positive difference through community-based learning? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Kent Adult Education's

Employment and Wellbeing

team is looking for enthusiastic and skilled

Health and Fitness Tutors

to deliver inclusive, engaging and practical sessions to adult learners. You'll be part of a supportive team working to improve health and wellbeing, build skills, and increase opportunities for adults in our communities.

Our programmes are designed to inspire positive lifestyle changes, support employability, and build self-esteem. As a tutor, you'll help learners develop healthy routines and improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

What You'll Do

You will deliver a variety of health, fitness, and wellbeing courses in face-to-face, and potentially, online settings. Programmes may include:

Group exercise classes for beginners - various specialisms Fitness and movement for improved health - various specialisms Nutrition and healthy lifestyle education Building confidence through physical activity Accredited health and fitness courses, as a pathway to employment or further learning.
Courses are learner-centered and designed to be inclusive and accessible. Many learners may be returning to education for the first time or overcoming personal barriers to learning.

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will:

Hold relevant teaching and fitness/wellbeing qualifications (e.g. personal training, group exercise, health coaching, nutrition). Have experience of delivering sessions to adults in community or educational settings. Be passionate about making learning engaging, supportive and accessible to all. Be confident planning and delivering sessions for learners with a wide range of needs and backgrounds. Have a good understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice. Be flexible to deliver sessions during daytime, evenings, and school holidays (possible Saturdays by agreement). Be able to travel independently across the delivery area.

Essential requirements:

English and maths at Level 2 (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent).
Ability to deliver sessions from Entry Level to Level 2, with potential to link to accredited outcomes.

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay including paid preparation time (1:1 ratio with teaching) A strong commitment to your professional development Flexible working options A supportive, inclusive and diverse working environment Opportunities to grow within a leading adult education service Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing support
You'll be delivering in community venues such as adult education centres, community centres, health hubs, and online. Courses typically run weekly in 1-2 hour sessions and range from four to eight week blocks. However, this may vary.

How to Apply

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

.
It is classed as a customer-facing role under the Immigration Act 2016 and requires fluency in spoken English.
This role requires a full UK driving licence. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, your application will still be considered, and reasonable adjustments explored.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief screening interview.

Preferred Start Date: September 2025 (with some prior training by agreement).

Contact Us

For an informal discussion or further information, please contact: Fiona.marriner2@kent.gov.uk

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 28.00-30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person