Community Learning and Skills Tutor

Job profile

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job reference

REQ

Date posted

12/11/2025

Application closing date

30/11/2025

Location

WORKINGTON

Salary

32,061.00 to 32,597.00

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Attachments

Job description

Location: Workington Library Vulcans Lane Workington CA14 2ND

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Are you passionate about Art and keen to inspire the local Workington community? We're offering an exciting opportunity to teach Art workshops and courses in Workington and the surrounding area. You'll be delivering creative sessions that support learners in developing their artistic skills—and for many, these classes will also be a valuable boost to their wellbeing and mental health.

Who we are looking for…

We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Art tutor to join our Cumbria Adult Learning service working in Workington & Surrounding area on a part-time basis. If you have a strong background in Art and a genuine passion for sharing your skills, we'd love to hear from you. Whether your expertise is in fine art, multimedia, textiles—or a mix—we're open and flexible for the right person.

Cumbria Adult Learning are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted. We offer both face-to-face and online learning. We are focused on transforming lives in our most disadvantaged communities, improving employment prospects, and responding to the needs of local employers.

Our learners come from all walks of life and have a wide range of abilities—from complete beginners to more experienced artists. That's why we're looking for someone who can adapt their teaching to suit different learning styles and needs. Classes run during the day and in the evening, so flexibility is key.

Ideally, you'll already hold a teaching qualification. We are happy to consider applications from people who will enrol on one within the first 6-months of employment with us.

If you have a background in art and design and love inspiring others through creative, engaging lessons, we'd be delighted to welcome you to our friendly, can-do team.

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 )

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

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Gillian Thompson

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 30/11/25

Interview date: 09/12/25

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.

Option 1 –Individuals may be required to have Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks in place for this role, dependent on access to specific government systems, which does include a Basic DBS check. The recruiting manager will discuss the requirements for this appointment, with the successful candidate.

Option 2 – This role requires a 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.

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