Working for us
Skills & Learning is a top performing Adult Community Education (ACE) provider, previously shortlisted for provider of the year in the prestigious Times Education awards. Ofsted judge the service as ‘Good’ overall and the quality of Information, Advice and Guidance is independently checked and endorsed by Matrix. We have over 250 tutors and 50 core staff. Courses and workshops are delivered in our 7 main centres in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Blandford, Ferndown, Dorchester, Weymouth and in business premises and community settings across the county.
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Sessional Digital Photography Tutor
We’re seeking a Digital Photography tutor to deliver a range of part-time non-accredited classes to adults in the North of Dorset and the BCP area. Successful candidates will join a teaching and learning team of some 200 staff. Most of the team are part-time and report to, and are supported by, a designate Assistant Curriculum Manager or Business & Outreach Officer.
Sessional Silver Clay Jewellery Tutor – Community Learning
We’re seeking a tutor to deliver a range of Silver Clay Jewellery part-time non-accredited classes to adults) in the North of Dorset. Successful candidates will join a teaching and learning team of some 200 staff. Most of the team are part-time and report to, and are supported by, a designate Assistant Curriculum Manager or Business & Outreach Officer.
Sessional Spanish Tutor – Community Learning
We’re seeking a Spanish tutor to deliver a range of part-time non-accredited classes to adults in the North of Dorset and the BCP area. Successful candidates will join a teaching and learning team of some 200 staff. Most of the team are part-time and report to, and are supported by, a designate Assistant Curriculum Manager or Business & Outreach Officer.
Sessional Portuguese Tutor – Community Learning
We’re seeking a Portuguese tutor to deliver a range of part-time non-accredited classes in the BCP area and online. Successful candidates will join a teaching and learning team of some 200 staff. Most of the team are part-time and report to, and are supported by, a designate Assistant Curriculum Manager or Business & Outreach Officer.
Sessional Tutor for Adults with Additional Learning Disabilities or Difficulties
We’re seeking a tutor to deliver a range of part-time non-accredited classes to adults with Additional Learning Disabilities or Difficulties (ALDD) in the North of Dorset. Tutors ensure Individual learner journeys are recorded using the six stages of Recognising And Recording Progress, Achievement and Progression (RARPAP) via Personal Development Plans (PDPs). Tutors are expected to adhere to the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers developed by the Education and Training Foundation.
Sessional English Literature Tutor – Community Learning
We’re seeking an English literature tutor to deliver a range of part-time non-accredited classes in North Dorset. Successful candidates will join a teaching and learning team of some 200 staff. Most of the team are part-time and report to, and are supported by, a designate Assistant Curriculum Manager or Business & Outreach Officer.
Sessional British Sign Language (BSL) and Lip Reading Tutors
We’re seeking British Sign Language (BSL) and Lip-Reading tutors to deliver a range of part-time non-accredited classes in North Dorset. Successful candidates will join a teaching and learning team of some 200 staff. Most of the team are part-time and report to, and are supported by, a designate Assistant Curriculum Manager or Business & Outreach Officer.
Sessional Wine Tasting Tutor – Community Learning
We’re seeking a Wine Tasting tutor to deliver a range of part-time non-accredited classes. Successful candidates will join a teaching and learning team of some 200 staff. Most of the team are part-time and report to, and are supported by, a designate Assistant Curriculum Manager or Business & Outreach Officer.
Sessional Pottery Tutor & Technician – Community Learning
We’re seeking a Pottery tutor and technician to deliver a range of part-time non-accredited classes and undertake technician duties at our centre in Blandford. Successful candidates will join a teaching and learning team of some 200 staff. Most of the team are part-time and report to, and are supported by, a designate Assistant Curriculum Manager or Business & Outreach Officer.
Sessional Interpreting Tutor – Community Learning
We are looking for an interpreting tutor to join our Community Learning team.Successful candidates will join a teaching and learning team of some 200 staff. Most of the team are part-time and report to, and are supported by, a designate Assistant Curriculum Manager or Business & Outreach Officer.
Sessional Traditional Crafts Tutor – Community Learning
We’re seeking a Traditional Crafts tutor to deliver a range of part-time non-accredited classes such as basket weaving and carving.Successful candidates will join a teaching and learning team of some 200 staff. Most of the team are part-time and report to, and are supported by, a designate Assistant Curriculum Manager or Business & Outreach Officer.
Sessional Upholstery Tutor – Community Learning
We are looking for a sessional upholstery tutor to help us provide teaching across Dorset.Successful candidates will join a teaching and learning team of some 200 staff. Most of the team are part-time and report to, and are supported by, a designate Assistant Curriculum Manager or Business & Outreach Officer.
Maths Tutor
From Art to Yoga the Curriculum is responsive to local and national priorities: we’re seeking Maths tutor to deliver a range of part-time classes. Learning opportunities are offered in over 35 venues across Dorset including 7 learning centres across Dorset. We use MS Teams to deliver online and Hybrid teaching as well as in day to day communications with staff.
Business and Outreach Officer
As the largest provider of adult and community learning in the county, we are looking for a part time Business Outreach Officer to join our dynamic and developing team. If you thrive on making connections with potential partners and get excited about developing business opportunities, then we would love to hear from you. You will be producing and promoting local adult learning opportunities as well as supporting curriculum teams in the development and effective use of a network of local and regional contacts and partnerships to ensure the attainment of targets across Dorset.
Tutors, Assessor Trainers and IQAs
We welcome speculative enquiries from tutors, trainers and internal quality assurers (IQA) with experience of a range of subject areas and from all areas of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Please view the job descriptions and fill in the form below if you would like to express interest in any of these roles. If we believe we have a suitable opportunity, we will contact you and advise on the steps to making a formal application if appropriate. We will keep your details on file for 6 months after which time they will be destroyed. If we do not have any suitable opportunities, please be aware that we may not respond.
Internal Quality Assurer Job Description
Variable Hours Tutor Job Description
