Casual Adult Education Tutor (Vocational)- Various Posts - MID06721

Job Vacancy

We are seeking candidates who can deliver a variety of academic subjects including:

English – Up to National 4, National 5 and Higher

Maths – Up to National 4, National 5 and Higher

Biology – Up to National 4, National 5 and Higher

Chemistry – Up to National 4, National 5 and Higher

History – Up to National 4, National 5 and Higher

Social Sciences – Up to National 4, National 5 and Higher

We are also seeking candidates who can deliver a range of programmes which could include:

Adult Literacy & Numeracy

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Digital Skills including coding

Health and Wellbeing

Jobholders would typically be educated to Degree level or hold an equivalent recognised qualification in the specific subject area. Experience within a teaching or vocational environment, delivering a course syllabus and demonstrating good interpersonal skills is also essential. In some subjects assessor qualifications are also desirable.

Closing Date: Sunday 6^th April 2025

Interview Date: Monday 14th April 2025

Job Advert

Position Title: Casual Adult Education Tutor (Vocational)

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Various

Contract Status: Casual

Hours of Work: Various

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

The minimum actual salary for this position is £22.25 per hour.

Responsibilities

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children and Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.