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About this opportunity

 Are you an experienced teaching professional who understands the importance of quality processes to drive up standards? Do you have significant teaching or Quality Management experience in Employability, Health and Wellbeing, Art or Greener Living?

If the answer to those questions is ‘yes’; then we are looking for you!

Adult Learning delivers a wide range of learning programmes up to Level 2 for Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council. Our service operates an area based model with core teams in the 6 main localities of Barrow, Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith, Whitehaven and Workington. For this role you will need a physical Cumbria-wide presence.

Employability, Health and Wellbeing, Art and Greener are all critical curriculums for us, and so our standards are high. Our ideal candidate will have taught accredited and non-accredited programmes. They will have significant experience of quality processes such as lesson observations and file audits and understand how these tools improve service quality. A number of qualifications in this curriculum are portfolio based, so an IQA qualification or a willingness to work towards one in the first 12 months of appointment, is essential.

In return for your skills and expertise, you will join a vibrant and dynamic team, where you will make a real difference to the lives of people in Cumbria.

For more information about our service and current offerings you can look on the Adult Learning website which is  here. For an informal discussion about the role, or for any other questions, please contact Jo Collins, Area and Curriculum Manager on 07342 707090.

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 documents:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

 Application and Interview information

 Closing date: 24^th March 2025

Interview date: 3^rd April 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.

DBS

This role requires a basic DBS check

 Safer Recruitment

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, that meet the essential criteria for the role.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.