Job Description:

This role has a starting hourly rate of £25.42 per hour for most courses, and £29.59 per hour for courses leading to a qualification. In addition, we pay a 15% annual leave entitlement per hour. These rates include preparation and travelling time.

We are excited to be hiring new Adult Learning Tutors to join our Surrey Adult Learning Team. This is a zero hours (bank) contract. The amount of work you are offered will depend on our programme and on your availability for day, evening, and Saturday classes.

Rewards and Benefits

• Annual leave allowance
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing.
• Teacher's pension scheme
• Continual professional development
• Discounted Surrey Adult Learning Courses

About the Role

We are looking for inspirational tutors to deliver learning to adults. If you have a passion for teaching and believe in helping adults achieve their life goals, we want to hear from you! For the full list of current subject requirements please see paragraphs below.

Courses are being delivered face-to-face in our seven main centres in Guildford, Camberley, Farnham, Woking, Esher Green, Sunbury and Molesey, and remotely in certain subjects (where listed below).

We are currently looking for tutors in the following areas:

• Languages : German (Guildford - Saturdays, Camberley - Weekday daytime/Monday evening), Italian (Esher, Molesey, Camberley, Farnham - Weekday daytime/evening), Spanish (Woking - Thursday & Friday daytime, Guildford - Weekday daytime/evening). We also welcome applications from the following subject areas: British Sign Language, Greek, Japanese.
• Humanities: Psychology (Guildford - Weekday daytime/evening), Counselling (Weekday daytime/evening).
• Work Skills and IT: Apple Mac Skills, Digital Skills, WordPress and web design, Social Media marketing, Book-keeping, Business Administration, Computer programming and coding, Microsoft Office 365.
• GCSE English, Functional Skills English* *current experience of teaching the subject in a classroom to adults is essential.
• GCSE Maths, Functional Skills Maths* *current experience of teaching the subject in a classroom to adults is essential.
• ESOL (Skills for Life)* (Camberley, Molesey, Sunbury, Guildford) *current experience of teaching the subject in a classroom to adults is essential.
• Arts & Crafts: Basket Weaving, Bookbinding, Jewellery (Guildford & Woking), Life Drawing, Mosaics, Pottery, Print Making, Sewing (for Home and Clothes), Soft Furnishings, Furniture Restoration, Photography, Sculpture (Camberley), Urban Sketching, Woodwork (Molesey), Writing for Children (Guildford).
• Healthy Living: Cookery tutors with specialisms, such as world cuisine, patisserie, or breadmaking (Camberley, Guildford & Molesey - Weekday daytime, evening and Saturdays). Physical Activity tutors, including Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, Exercise, and all forms of Dance (All centres - Weekday daytime, evening and Saturdays). Bridge & Chess tutors (All centres - Weekday daytime, evening and Saturdays).
• Supported Learning: Digital Skills, Photography & Everyday English (Esher - daytimes); Everyday English, Digital Skills & Woodwork (Molesey - daytimes); Mini Enterprise & Mind, Body and Relationships (Sunbury - daytimes); Digital Skills, Everyday English, Photography & Pottery (Woking - daytimes). Everyday English & maths (Farnham-daytimes).
• Family Learning: are looking for are looking for tutors with specialist skills to deliver courses for parents that include understanding children and teenager's anxiety, children's behaviour (including experience of ADHD and autism), maths and English. We are also seeking tutors with experience in supporting EAL (English as an Additional Language) parents and a strong understanding of the UK education system. Family Learning courses are delivered online and face-to-face, these take place in schools and Family Centres across the whole of Surrey. For online learning you will require your own laptop with webcam, access to quality Wi-Fi and be proficient with IT.
• Pathway to Wellbeing: a programme to support learners with wellbeing difficulties. We are looking for tutors who can provide wellbeing activities such as Arts and Crafts, Pottery, Woodwork and Gardening.
• Health and Social Care: For online and in-person teaching (Guildford, Camberley, Molesey, Farnham, Sunbury, Woking, Esher). We particularly welcome anyone with experience in working in Children's Care Homes. Experience of teaching adults is essential.

You will be supported by a professional and experienced line manager. Our tutors ensure that learners are provided with the support to develop and progress their skills, confidence, and employment opportunities through a range of teaching and learning.

A DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check is required for this role and will be discussed further at interview. Online searches may be carried out on applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

About the Team

Surrey Adult Learning delivers more than 3000 courses each year and employs over 200 part time tutors. As an Adult Learning Tutor you will be focused on teaching, inspiring and supporting adult learners to successfully complete their course/qualification and progress towards achieving higher level skills.

We offer a wide range of courses including English & Maths, ESOL, Arts & Crafts, Languages, Exercise & Dance, Humanities, Work Skills & IT and Cookery. In addition, we have specific courses run by our Supported Learning, Family Learning, and Pathway to Wellbeing teams.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• To hold a professional UK teaching qualification, (e.g., minimum of Level 3 Award in Education & Training, or equivalent), although for some subjects we will consider applicants who are able to demonstrate that they are working towards a qualification.
• You should also be able to evidence and demonstrate qualifications and expertise in your subject area, a love of your subject and a passion for teaching.
• To demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent learning opportunities for your learners and have experience of teaching adults in a classroom environment.
• To be able to adapt teaching and learning strategies and select resources as appropriate to meet learner needs.
• To be confident in the use of IT.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

Applications are considered on an ongoing basis and if your application is shortlisted, we will contact you to arrange an interview. The interview will include a short micro-teach.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.