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Be part of a team that makes a real difference.
If you have a passion for teaching and believe in helping adults achieve their life goals - we want to hear from you!
Birmingham Adult Education Service is one of the largest providers of adult education opportunities in the United Kingdom. Each year we run nearly two thousand courses and around 10,000 learners benefit from the new skills and confidence they acquire on our wide range of courses. As part of Birmingham City Council, we have an exciting and growing programme of provision to support the employment and wellbeing agenda of our diverse and multicultural city.
At our recent Ofsted Inspection (March 2019) we were judged to be GOOD.
We are looking for new innovative, dedicated and skilled tutors to join us on our journey to becoming outstanding. If this sounds like you and you are either a newly qualified or experienced tutor with subject specialism in any of the areas below, we'd love to hear from you!
Do you teach...
Mathematics (GCSE and Functional Skills - Entry level to level 2 | English (GCSE, Functional Skills - Entry level to level 2) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | Foreign Languages - Arabic, French & Japanese | Computers & ICT | Business | Accounts | Digital Media and Graphics | Arts & Crafts - Cake Decorating, Cookery, Drawing and Painting, Floristry, Food Safety, Interior Design, Jewellery Making, Photography, Sewing Skills, Upholstery & Woodwork | Family Learning | Health & Social Care | Childcare | Mental Health Awareness | Counselling | Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Our rate of pay for Adult Learning Tutor (Sessional) is £21.42 per hour to £28.15 per hour
If you do, we would really love to talk to you
Basic requirements to teach for Birmingham Adult Education Service
- You must hold a full teaching qualification
- English and Maths qualification at Level 2
- Right to work in the UK checks will be undertaken and an enhanced DBS check might be required.
How to apply
Fill in and submit the quick enquiry form at the bottom of this page.
After we have received your enquiry we will check whether we have a suitable opportunity available. If we do, a member of our team will get back in touch with you to arrange an informal meeting for you with one of our curriclulum team. At the end of this conversation we will both have a better idea of whether we are good match for each other and will discuss whetherto progress the recruitment process further.
Previous applicants who have applied our tutor pool within the past 12 months need not apply.
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Centre Details
Centre Opening Times
Aston Learning Centre
99 Whitehead Road, Aston, B6 6EJ
Tel: 0121 675 5921
Term-time
Mon - Thu 09:00 - 16:30, Friday 09:00 - 15:30
Brasshouse Languages
Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, off Broad Street B1 2ND
Tel: 0121 303 0114
Term-time
Mon to Thu 09:00 - 21:00, Fri 09:00 - 16:00, Sat 09:00 - 14:00
Erdington Centre
101 Sutton New Road, Erdington B23 6RE
Tel: 0121 464 6190
Term-time
Mon to Wed: 09:00 - 21:00, Thu: 09:00 - 16:30, Fri: 09:00 - 15:30, Sat: 09:00 - 13:00
Northfield Centre
45 Church Road, Northfield, B31 2LB
Tel: 0121 464 8272
Term-time
Mon - Thu 09:00 - 16:30, Friday 09:00 - 15:30
Saltley Centre
80 Anthony Road, B8 3AA
Tel: 0121 303 9219
Term-time
Daytime: Mon to Thu 09:00 - 16:30, Fri 09:00 - 15:30
Selly Oak Centre
33b Hubert Road, Selly Oak, B29 6DX
Tel: 0121 675 5933
Term-time
Mon - Thu 09:00 - 16:30, Friday 09:00 - 15:30
Shard End Centre
Heathway Shopping Centre, Shard End B34 6QU
Tel: 0121 675 3485
Term-time
Mon to Thu 09:00 - 16:30, Friday 09:00 - 15:30
Sparkhill Centre
477 Stratford Road, Sparkhill B11 4LE
Tel: 0121 464 1893
Term-time
Mon to Thu 09:00 - 16:30, Fri 09:00 - 15:30
Stone Hall Centre
1083 Warwick Road, Acocks Green B27 6QT
Tel: 0121 464 9150
Term-time:
Mon to Thu 09:00 - 16:00, Fri 09:00 - 15:30
Yardley Wood Library
Highfield Road, Yardley Wood, B14 4DU
Tel: 0121 464 8272
Term-time:
Variable (Call Centre for more details)
Volunteering: Will you help change a life?
Why volunteer with BAES?
Volunteers play a very important part in the work we do. By using volunteers in our classrooms we are able to offer a higher level of assistance to any adults who need additional support in reaching their learning goals. You do not need to be teacher trained, or have a background in disabilities, to be a good volunteer.
What you need to know before becoming a Volunteer
Volunteers assist our learners in a number of settings including virtual and on-site classrooms:
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This includes a wide range of classes including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), science, maths and English - for adults who wish to develop their reading, writing, maths and language skills.
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Accreditation courses at all levels, from beginners to GCSE.
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Supporting learners with a physical disability, or learning difficulty, within any type of accredited or leisure class on a 1:1 basis or within a group.
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Computer classes.
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Language classes at various centres including Brasshouse Language Centre.
Important Information
A DBS check is mandatory upon placement.
Suitable applicants will be invited to an informal interview and will need to provide proof of identity from the following documents: current passport/Residence Permit, or a UK birth certificate/Government Agency letter. This paperwork is required to meet UK Government Right to Work legislation. Prior to being offered a position as a volunteer you will also need to provide two satisfactory references.
Please note: We are not able to offer volunteer placements to support the teaching hours requirements of any of the Level 3 - 5 teacher training courses.
Teaching and Learning in Birmingham Adult Education Service
- Teaching and learning takes place in groups where learners work on their own individual learning plan, whilst also following the relevant curriculum.
- Sessions take place morning, afternoon or evening and usually last 2 or 2 ½ hours.
- Volunteers always work under the guidance of a group tutor, for whom they are a valuable teaching resource. Volunteers are never responsible for the group, or the content of sessions.
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We offer courses in different settings, including classroom, online only and blended learning (combined classroom & online). Therefore, flexibility in providing volunteer support is required for the different settings, with guidance and training provided as necessary. Please indicate preference when submitting your application form.
What we ask of volunteers
- To attend an induction and training programme.
- To work for a minimum of 2 hours per week, for an academic year.
- To work within the guidelines of BAES policies and procedures, such as Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities/Diversity, Safeguarding & Prevent Duty.
- To respect each individual and embrace diversity.
- To be reliable, positive, patient, understanding and supportive.
- To be aware that volunteers are not carers.
If supporting any learner enrolled on our ESME programme (ESOL, Science, Maths and English), volunteers' qualifications must meet the national requirements. These are English and Maths at GCSE or O level (grade A-C) or National Test Level 2 or equivalent.
What we offer volunteers
- The opportunity to:
- develop new skills and experience the way in which adults learn.
- meet new people from all walks of life and make a difference to them.
- explore a possible career change. - Training (non-accredited)
- On-going support and guidance.
Please note: Our funding only allows us to cover bus and train travel expenses.
For further details and an application form, please email the BAES Volunteer Coordinator, Sona Odogwu, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
