Job Description

Havering Adult College

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Part-time teaching means you do not have to change your career. Work-life balance. Courses will be planned around your availability. Make a difference to your students' life and help us to provide opportunities for our community to grow skills and confidence.

SESSIONAL TEACHER - BOOKKEEPING

We are looking to recruit a Bookkeeping Sessional Teacher as part of our Finance and Business Provision at Havering Adult College.


Salary: Up to 31.71 per hour (depending on your level of teaching qualification and level of course you are teaching)

Who we are

Havering Adult College exists to provide high quality learning opportunities for those living in and around the London Borough of Havering, to support them to reconnect with education. Havering Adult College values diversity and, as a leader in lifelong learning, will work to ensure there is equality of opportunity for all. We offer a range of courses that will nurture and develop a wider set of skills that can empower residents and other customers to grow as individuals, keep their minds and bodies active, challenge preconceptions, and support the ethos of lifelong learning.


About the Job


The role includes teaching non-accredited, Level 1 and Level 2 Bookkeeping courses via face-to-face and online delivery. Exact course dates/times can be negotiated, but generally take place during the evening.


You will prepare and deliver teaching and learning that meets the individual needs of the learners and help them develop their skills, knowledge, and understanding. You will assess and provide meaningful and developmental feedback to learners as required. You will deliver Pre-Course Interviews to ensure learners are enrolled in the right class at the right level. You will ensure assessment records are kept up-to-date and targets are met. You must have the ability to take initiative and the ability to research, produce, and use teaching resources to maintain high standards of learning in different environments including the use of e-learning, the last of which is essential. It is also essential that you have a desire to develop and use new methods of teaching and learning to engage and motivate your learners.


Successful candidates will have an understanding of Equality and Diversity, and an appreciation of the requirements of teachers under the Safeguarding of Children & Vulnerable Adults regulations. Successful applicants will be responsible for their own travel to and from the delivery centres.

About You

Desirable:


Qualified to degree level in the desired subject (relevant financial qualification) Level 4 Teaching qualification or willingness to undertake this (provided as free CPD training to successful candidates)
Essential:


GCSE A-C English and Mathematics qualifications (or equivalent)
Flexibility and adaptability to changing workload Secure knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Reward and benefits

Teaching rate

Salary: Up to 31.71 per hour (depending on your level of teaching qualification and level of course you are teaching)

We offer a range of courses as part of your professional development

Level 3 Award in Education and Training


Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training


Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Relate Achievement


Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

Havering Rewards

Great saving on your favourite brands online and in store


Discounted shopping cards, vouchers/e-vouchers and much more...

How to Apply

Make sure you answer all the sections fully and evidence how you meet the competencies for the post. Please make explicit reference to your relevant qualifications and experience in teaching adults, if any. Finally, please make sure you choose referees that can comment on your teaching abilities or professional competency, such as a line manager, for example.
Do not attach a CV as this will not be considered.


All applications must be made online. The

closing date

for the receipt of applications is the

12

th

of September 2025

however, interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.


You will be notified only if your application has been successful.

Interviews

are scheduled for the

week commencing Monday 15

th

September 2025.

Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770.

If you have any questions about the post, please contact Matthew Hughes at

matthew.hughes@havering.gov.uk

Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering .


The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

*About Us

With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.
Find out why you should work for Havering Council .