English Tutor

About The Role

Working Hours & Contract Type: 22.2 Hours per week, Permanent
Closing Date & Closing time: 11.59pm, 15 October 2026

Interview Method: Face to Face, successful candidate will be invited for an assessment on October 20th at Greenheys Adult Learning Centre, Upper Lloyd Street, Manchester, M14 4HZ.

Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action

This role is subject to -

References - where possible we require 3 years' history. 

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice) We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.   Qualification - Teaching qualifications, Professional Development Qualification relevant to the role, Subject competency (English) 
Manchester Adult Education has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivating English Lecturer to join our team. The role will involve the planning, delivery and assessment of part-time adult courses.

These courses include:

• Functional Skills/Awards (Entry Level to Level 2)
• GCSE
• Booster /Support classes
• Grammar support
• Delivering functional skills for ESOL learners

Key responsibilities:  

• To teach online lessons (where appropriate) as well as teaching in our centres across the city as needed, this may involve evening classes
• To deliver teaching and learning to at least a consistently good or outstanding standard
• To assess learners and work accurately against appropriate awarding body criteria/key course targets to ensure learners achieve their qualifications/course goals.
• To comply with safeguarding procedures.
• To take course leadership responsibilities (where applicable)
• To take part in team meetings and working groups
• To ensure close liaison and good communications with other staff in matters concerning learners.
• To comply with the service quality assurance procedures.
• To comply with the service policies and procedures including maintaining records on learners including attendance and achievement.
• To take personal and professional responsibility for keeping up to date in the subject area and administration processes.
• To positively represent the MAES both internally and externally at all times.

You will be joining a committed and supportive team of teachers who are passionate about supporting adult learners in the community to improve their English and/or maths skills to secure employment, advance to higher education and achieve their full potential.   

For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, [email protected] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role

About the Candidate

We are looking for candidates who can inspire adult learners to develop their skills and aspirations to enable learners to improve employment opportunities, confidence, health or helping their families.  

Have a track record of successfully delivering English courses to varying skills and knowledge levels including learners with additional needs.  

Ideally, you will have experience of teaching adult learners and candidates are expected to have maintained their competency in a recent teaching role. However, we welcome applications from newly and recently qualified teachers, as well as established teachers.  

You should be able to demonstrate: 

• Professional and academic competence/qualifications to teach on the courses.
• Experience of adopting a range of teaching and learning strategies both face to face and online.
• Use of e-learning platforms such as Google Classroom and others (e.g. BKSB) or the willingness to learn.
• Commitment to develop your professional development
• A flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to engage and develop adult learners, and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners.
• Hold GCSE A* - C / 9 - 4 in English or equivalent (essential)
• Hold GCSE A* - C / 9 - 4 in Maths or equivalent (essential)
• Hold a teaching qualification, ideally to Level 5 (subject specialism) or willingness to work towards this qualification

About Us

Working for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city that leads change and improves lives. Whether you’re supporting communities or improving public services, you’ll help create opportunities and shape a better future for everyone

Benefits we offer

• Up to 42 days’ annual leave
• Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave
• Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave
• A 37-hour work week for full-time roles
• We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions
• Teachers pension scheme
• Enhanced parental and carers leave
• Employee discounts and perks
• Good Employment Charter member

 For more information about working for Manchester Council, please visit Careers - Manchester City Council 

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council 

Manchester City Council values equality and works to provide a fair and inclusive environment for a workforce that is as diverse as the communities it serves. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly welcome applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme 

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirementfor the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term condition
• Have you completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programmes?

When You Join Us 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment h