Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities !
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrant
Join our Team at Adult Learning Lewisham!
Now recruiting Sessional Tutors – Supported Learning & Mindlift Departments
The role
Are you passionate about inclusive education?
We are looking for dedicated tutors to teach
Cooking, Home Management, Mindful Cooking, Hospitality and
ICT (including
Graphic Design) to
adults with SEND and/or mental health conditions.
We currently have multiple vacancies in the following areas:
- Mindful Cooking (Mindlift Department)
- Practical Home-Embedded Cooking (Supported Learning Department
- ICT for Beginners and Intro to Graphic Design (Supported Learning Department)
- 1x Hospitality tutor – Support adults with learning disabilities in developing real-world hospitality skills. Deliver engaging, hands-on sessions in a teaching kitchen and classroom setting, helping learners build confidence and prepare for employment.
Please state clearly which of the subject areas you are applying for.
Location
- Courses run at our centres: Granville Park and Brockley Rise
- 11-week terms, 2 hours per week
- Weekday mornings or afternoons – flexible working patterns available
What We’re Looking For
Tutors who can:
- Design and deliver inclusive, learner-centred sessions
- Create course materials with support from curriculum leaders
- Confidently use and develop online content via Moodle
- Track learner progress and support personal learning goals
- Complete relevant documentation and attend tutor development sessions
Applicants required to have:
- Experience working with SEND and/or mental health support needs
- Subject-relevant training/qualifications
- Willingness to gain a teaching qualification (we’ll support you!)
- Commitment to inclusive practice and collaborative working
Salary details
£33.64per Hour (depending On Qualifications And Experience)
Further information
Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Further information about Adult Learning Lewisham can be found in our online course listing www.lewisham.gov.uk/adultlearning
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS.
For a full job description and person specification please click here
CVs will
not be accepted
To apply please click on 'apply here.
https://lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/Adult%20Learning/JD%20and%20PS%20Tutor
For any questions, contact:
Ruhsar Osman, Curriculum Leader-
[email protected]Closing date: Sunday 3 rd August 2025 at 11:59pm
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email
[email protected] and an advisor will be in touch with you.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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