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Location: Adult Learning, Workington Library, Vulcan`s Lane, Workington CA14 2ND
Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Zero Hours

About this opportunity

Do you want to inspire learners in your community? We’re looking for an enthusiastic ESOL tutor to deliver accredited and non-accredited courses at various levels.
About the Role:
• Teach ESOL workshops and courses in local venues and online.
• Work with learners from beginner to intermediate levels.
• Flexible hours (daytime and evenings) to meet learner needs.
About Us: Westmorland and Furness Adult Learning, rated Good by Ofsted, provides learning that transforms lives, improves job prospects, and supports local employers.

Who we are looking for…

• 
  Passionate and skilled in ESOL.
  • Teaching experience essential.
  • Teaching qualification (or working towards one).
  • Ability to support learners with diverse needs, including Entry Level.

Join us and help make a difference in your community!

For any further information please email: gillian.thompson@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:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 15/03/26

Interview date: 02/04/26

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

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.

This role requires a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

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.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.