Location: Carlisle
Library
Contract Type: Permanent
About this
opportunity
An exciting
opportunity has arisen within the Carlisle Adult Learning team.
We are looking to recruit a highly skilled Spanish tutor who has
a real passion for foreign languages. Learning a language offers
many benefits, from enhancing cognitive abilities to boosting
career prospects and providing travel opportunities. We offer an
extensive range of subjects to the communities of Carlisle, and
the right candidate will offer interesting and engaging courses
to support the growth of the Service. Teaching hours will be
varied and are dependent on demand; it is likely you will need to
be available for classes during day and evening hours.
Our Service works
with learners of all abilities, with skills levels ranging from
beginner to intermediate and beyond. The ideal candidate will
demonstrate the ability to teach learners with a range of
learning styles and diverse needs.
Who we are
looking for
The successful
applicant will hold an introductory teaching qualification in the
adult learning sector (minimum Level 3, e.g. PTLLS/Award in
Education and training) or be willing to work towards and must
achieve in the first 12 months. A relevant qualification and / or
relevant experience in the subject specialism being taught is
also essential. The successful candidate will be experienced,
highly motivated, enthusiastic, confident and able to communicate
clearly and effectively at all levels.
Adult Learning,
rated Good by Ofsted, delivers community learning and skills
provision both face to face and online. Our Service is focussed
on provision which transforms the lives of our most disadvantaged
communities, enhancing employment opportunities and promoting
health and wellbeing. In return, we can offer you a friendly and
supportive working environment, access to training and
development and challenging and rewarding work.
For further
information, please email: Michael.wigham@cumberland.gov.uk
What can we
offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council
you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive
pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various
perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at
Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please
visit our Careers site.
Our benefits | Careers
(westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like
to find out more?
For further information about this role,
such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the
below attachments:
Application and
Interview information
Closing date: 28/09/2025
We are currently operating both in-person
and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates
once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process
for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or
adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with
you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now
able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications
for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the
eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like
more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the
government website -
Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes -
GOV.UK.
Safer
Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are
committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of
children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all
workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
Equality,
Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is
committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better
reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from
everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture
that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled
applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are
guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to
Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care
experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked
after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time,
e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of
a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the
role.