Basis:

Target Start: 09/09/2026

Days: Wednesday

Times/Patterns: 10:00-13:00

Salary:

Grade: Grade 7 (SCP 23 – 33)
£28.55 – £35.05 (Inc. Holiday)

Details:

Sutton College is seeking a dynamic and experienced Adult Social Care Tutor to deliver the Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 1 Award (NCFE) as an online course and potentially classroom-based qualifications including Falls Prevention Awareness Level 2 Certificate (NCFE); Awareness of Dementia Level 3 Award (NCFE); Principles of End of Life Care Level 3 Certificate (NCFE) and Understanding Mental Health Level 3 Certificate (NCFE).

You will support learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of the adult social care sector helping them to explore roles in this field.

You will:

• Ensure a safe and organised learning environment, adhering to all safety guidelines.
• Create a positive and encouraging learning atmosphere that promotes skills development and confidence.
• Engage learners by using a range of teaching and learning strategies.
• Adapt teaching methods to suit a diverse range of learners.
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support learning and development.

The post holder will teach the Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 1 Award (NCFE) online using Google Classroom. Other Health and Social Care related courses will be taught onsite at the college. The post holder will ensure high-quality delivery through the implementation of quality assurance processes and contribute to the college’s growth by supporting a vibrant curriculum and aim to achieve excellent learner outcomes. Additionally, the role involves assisting with focused curriculum development, personalised employment support, and learner progression. The post holder will help meet the college’s strategic goals, especially targeting priority groups under the Adult Skills Fund, and will collaborate with the Head of Curriculum & Quality to deliver a high-quality programme aligned with learner and employer needs.

We are very interested in tutors who are able to support learners to:

• Achieve their personal and academic goals
• Achieve the qualification, and gain life skills within and outside the classroom
• Prepare learners for their next steps in learning or work

You should have a passion for teaching, good subject and industry knowledge, and a desire to develop and enhance learners’ opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience:

You should have experience of:

• Teaching in Adult Education or Further Education Post 16 college/ training environment
• Experience of teaching a range of levels in the subject area
• Experience of quality improvement processes which support and develop practice

Professional Experience

• An appropriate teaching qualification for the Post 16 Sector (e.g. DET / Cert. Ed. or equivalent)
• A qualification in the subject specialism (to at least Level 4 e.g. HND, 1st Degree), an in-depth knowledge and a minimum of 3 years’ substantial experience in the subject area you are applying for
• Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) qualifications in English & Mathematics

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs directly. All applications must be submitted through our official recruitment portal by clicking ‘Apply’.

Sutton College is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and are committed to making the recruitment process as accessible as possible. We will provide reasonable adjustments where necessary to ensure candidates can perform at their best during the selection process and, if appointed, throughout their employment.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please contact us at: hr@suttoncollege.ac.uk

Sutton College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Applicants must currently reside in the UK and have the legal right to work here at the time of application. Sutton College is not able to offer sponsorship for work visas, and as such, we cannot consider applications from individuals who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Closing Date: 12/07/2026

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment