Adult Learning Manager

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Interview Date: 19th December 2025

Closing Date: 14th December 2025

Salary: Hay Band B (£39,152 - £44,074 FTE)

**Once you have submitted your application, please email with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**

Internal promotion opens up an educational management opportunity, joining Inspire's Adult Learning team as Adult Learning Coordinator for our programme in the south of Nottinghamshire.

The role-holder will manage, and be supported by, two lead tutors, and have specific responsibility for the planning and management of both accredited and tailored learning for adults in the districts of Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe.

Inspire would like to recruit a well-qualified, experienced, enthusiastic adult educator with a proven track-record of successfully managing a broad and responsive programme of community-based adult learning. The successful applicant will have expertise in meeting learner needs; supporting positive learner progression; managing, supporting and challenging colleagues to continuously improve; building positive and effective community and partner relationships to ensure a responsive and ambitious local offer.

Whilst the specific responsibility of the role is in the south of the county, this postholder works closely with other colleagues to deliver aspects of the programme across the county, and so travel will be necessary across Nottinghamshire. Candidates will therefore, ideally, have a current driving licence and access to a vehicle.

We are actively championing inclusion and diversity in both our service offer and our employment: we particularly welcome your application if you are black, Asian or from a minority ethnic group, as you are currently under-represented at this level in our organisation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. As such, this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For further information or to discuss the role, please contact Nicky Reed on or

Job Description

Job Title: Adult Learning Co-ordinator

Hay Band B

Job Purpose

To line manage a team of District and Curriculum Lead Tutors and Permanent and Sessional Tutors across Nottinghamshire.  To champion the Education Experience for learners, ensuring that teaching, learning and assessment is consistently excellent and that outcomes for learners are continuously improving.  To lead the Observation of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and ensure that tutor colleagues are taking full responsibility for their professional development, following the ETF's Professional Standards.  To drive the quality of provision from 'good' to 'outstanding'.  To be familiar with the Education Inspection Framework and new Ofsted inspection frameworks, and to lead on the implementation of RARPA. To deliver the seven Tailored Learning Priorities and the ten Tailored Learning Outcomes. To be responsible for driving the quality and volume of adult accredited provision. To lead on the development of successful Progression Escalators so that adult learners can progress from Tailored Learning to Accredited Learning and ensuring that they progress in terms of their individual wellbeing and in terms of their employability, including progressing to higher paid and more rewarding employment.

Key Responsibilities

1. To line manage a team of District and Curriculum Lead Tutors and Tutors (both permanent and sessional) who deliver the Nottinghamshire's Adult learning contract including both non-accredited Tailored Learning and accredited provision covering a third of the County.
2. To each deliver accredited learning of at least £250k p.a. and Tailored adult learning of at least £666k p.a. (i.e. the value of Adult Skills Fund provision in a third of the County).
3. To champion the quality of provision, by supporting all delivery staff to become reflective professionals, who develop their practice through CPD following the ETF Professional Standards.
4. To provide opportunities for learners to communicate their views about the quality of their learning experience and to spearhead the implementation of their suggestions, co-producing the curriculum where appropriate.
5. To liaise with the Head of Adult Learning and the Learning Deputy Director to ensure that Observations of Teaching Learning and Assessment are conducted appropriately
6. To implement actions designed to continuously improve the quality of the Adults Skills Funded teaching, learning and assessment delivered across Nottinghamshire by driving the shift from 'good' to 'outstanding' at future Ofsted Inspections
7. To act as a champion of Ofsted's Inspection Framework, ensuring that the intention, implementation and impact of the provision across Nottinghamshire is moving towards becoming 'Outstanding'
8. To support Adult, Community and Family learning provision, and to lead on the development of effective RARPA mechanisms, including the seven Tailored Learning Priorities and the ten Tailored Learning Outcomes.
9. To support accredited provision to ensure that the quality of English, maths and ICT tuition (alongside all accredited provision) is at least good and that the volumes are delivered so that funding is maximised without reducing the quality of the provision.
10. The post holder will work in accordance with all Inspire policies and procedures, Inspire Brand guidelines, contractual requirements, and professional best practice.
11. The post holder will perform any duties or tasks assigned by management required to meet service needs as appropriate to the role.
12. The post holder will assume the role of Appointed Person and/or First Aider as required

Education and Knowledge Required for the role

1. Educated to Degree level or equivalent
2. Hold or be willing to work towards a level 4 teaching qualification
3. Hold or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification
4. Hold or be willing to work towards an IQA qualification
5. GCSE Grade A to C (4 to 9) or equivalent in English and maths
6. Knowledge of the Education Inspection Framework
7. Knowledge of the latest models for supporting the observation of teaching learning and assessment

Skills and Experience

1. Experience of leading an area of Further Education provision, delivering improvements in retention, attendance and overall achievement
2. Experience of managing a team of tutors, including undertaking their appraisals and being responsible for all elements of their performance
3. Experience of successful curriculum design
4. Experience of successfully planning the delivery of provision in terms of location, duration, cost, staffing resources etc.
5. Experience of using quantitative and qualitative data to effectively manage provision.
6. Experience of implementing change programmes and of project management
7. Experience of external funding
8. Experience of participating in Ofsted inspections
9. Familiar with the funding model for both non-formula and formula funded ASF provision

Role Dimensions

1. To manage and have day-to-day responsibility for the curriculum delivery of ASF funded provision, managing a team of Learning & Quality Managers, Curriculum Lead Tutors and Tutors (including permanent and sessional)
2. To lead the implementation of an effective annual cycle of observations of teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring that all tutors receive a minimum of one observation per academic year
3. To champion the transition of the service from 'good' to 'outstanding' at the next Ofsted inspection
4. To champion the adoption of the ETF's Professional Standards

Inspire Competencies

Customer Service (Competency Level 4) 

1. Demonstrates effective customer service skills – in person, online, email or on the phone - identifies and satisfies customer needs, adjusting their style with a friendly and professional approach as appropriate for the customer, respecting confidentiality, equality & diversity and prioritises the customer over tasks where appropriate
2. Responds positively to customer concerns, acts to resolve or reassure customers as needed, agrees solutions with the customer or hands over to an appropriate colleague
3. Responds positively to any complaint or suggestion and seeks to resolve it within limits of their authority or hands over to a more senior manager as appropriate
4. Monitors, analyses and acts upon customer service data to maintain and/or improve the service. Considers the impact on customers when implementing change

Deliver the service offer (Competency Level 4)

1. Knows and/or accesses information to advise and promote the Inspire Service Offer to all customers – to meet their immediate needs and other services that could be of interest or benefit them
2. Embraces any changes to the offer and any associated changes to processes or working practices positively, takes responsibility for their own development and engages with and makes the most of development opportunities provided
3. Shares feedback about the Inspire offer with their line manager and contributes to meetings, discussions and related activities to ensure service delivery and/or improve our offer
4. Leads work to develop, enhance or create new elements of the Inspire service offer and where appropriate ensure there is an integrated customer offer and journey

Communicating well (Competency Level 4)

1. Communicates clearly and effectively in person, on the phone and in writing respectfully and in a style appropriate to the person and situation and uses and engages with Inspire's online communications
2. Communicates effectively in a meeting or other group situation, respectfully and in a style appropriate to the group and situation with a solutions-based / can-do approach
3. Debates, positively challenges and/or discusses issues with colleagues and line manager, sharing views and acknowledging and respecting the views of others, seeks to reach agreement and respects the final decision made
4. Communicates complex information concisely and clearly using the most effective means, negotiates effectively across teams, services or with external partners and reaches agreement with all affected parties

Working together (Competency Level 4)

1. Adopts a friendly, helpful, supportive and respectful manner when working with others
2. Acts in a way that shows they are trustworthy, reliable and transparent in their dealings with others, respecting privacy and confidentiality as appropriate
3. Forms positive and effective working relationships, makes and implements decisions fairly, using good judgement and with integrity, in line with Inspire values and role modelling Inspire management and leadership behaviours
4. Forms and maintains effective internal and external working relationships across the organisation, with external partners, stakeholders and funding organisations, motivated by achieving the best for our customers and in the best interests of all concerned

Managing others (Competency Level 4)

1. Effectively supervises and supports the day-to-day activities of a colleague(s) to enable them to perform their duties, planning and co-ordinating the activity of colleague(s) to deliver tasks or activities over time to meet service demand effectively and efficiently
2. Manages and reviews performance and attendance of individuals effectively, setting goals, agreeing targets, and organises training as needed, tackling poor performance or attendance if required using Inspire policies
3. Manages their team and indirect teams effectively, empowering them to perform well, monitoring group performance against service targets and acting proactively and positively in response to performance data to ensure service delivery targets are met
4. Conducts investigations in the event of discipline or grievance fairly and respectfully, communicating findings and making recommendations ethically and in the best interest of all parties

Leading the way (Competency Level 4)

1. Incorporates the spirit of Inspire's mission, vision and values in the work they do with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, plays their part in implementing Inspire policies and procedures and management decisions
2. Articulates and shares Inspire's mission, vision and values to enthuse and focus the efforts of colleagues
3. Contributes to the decision-making process, stands by decisions made and owns them when implementing them
4. Makes decisions in the best interest of Inspire, its customers, staff and stakeholders that are sound, ethical, socially responsible, shares rationale for them, implements them and stands by them

Working efficiently and cost effectively (Competency Level 4)

1. Uses Inspire resources and their time effectively to meet service demand, objectives and/or targets
2. Plans ahead, making best use of time and resources available to achieve service delivery, maximising the use of technology available, minimising unnecessary travel or waste, prioritising work and working within spending limits
3. Resolves competing or conflicting demand for resources and time effectively to meet the needs of themselves, colleagues and customers
4. Manages a budget, forecasting activity and required spend, monitors service activity and actual spend and takes pro-active action to ensure budget target and/or savings targets are met

Skills and qualifications (Competency Level 6)

1. GCSE (Grades 1-31 [previously D-G]) or Level 1 Diploma (Foundation) Including: Good verbal communication skills – willing to or working towards Level 2 English and Maths
2. GCSE (Grades 4-91 [previously A-C]) Inc. English and Maths or Level 2 Diploma (1st Diploma) Including: Demonstrable IT Skills (Inspire Recruitment Activity/test)

• Use of Internet – information searching
• Microsoft Office – Basic Skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

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2. A level / A2 Level / AS level or Level 3 Extended Diploma or Level 3 National Certificate
3. Newly Qualified or working towards: Diploma or Service Specific qualification or relevant HNC
   or
   Experienced Qualified (3 years or more): Diploma or Service Specific qualification or relevant HNC
4. Newly Qualified or working towards: Foundation Degree or Service Specific qualification or relevant HND
   or
   Experienced Qualified (3 years or more): Foundation Degree or Service Specific qualification or relevant HND
5. Newly Qualified or working towards: Degree or Service Specific qualification
   or
   Experienced Qualified (3 years or more): Degree or Service Specific qualification

**Once you have submitted your application, please email with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**