The starting salary for this position is £16,766 per annum based on an 18 hour working week, pro-rata to £33,552.

We are seeking a passionate Lead Tutor to deliver outreach and online Family Learning programmes for Surrey parents and carers for whom English is an additional language. This role plays a key part in supporting parents to improve their outcomes for their families through engaging courses and clear pathways to further and accredited learning.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

As a Lead Tutor in Outreach ESOL and Family Learning, your day might begin by liaising with community partners across Surrey, confirming arrangements for a school-based literacy session. You will deliver a mix of online and face-to-face ESOL and outreach sessions, including content on how education is delivered in England. You will be working closely with fellow Lead Tutors, to shape inclusive, high-quality programmes that support learners, particularly those new to life in the UK, to build confidence, engage with their communities, and progress onto formal ESOL courses. You will also contribute to curriculum development, assess learner starting points, monitor progress, and mentor tutors to strengthen their practice and develop new resources.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following qualities, skills, and experience, and reflect alignment with our behaviours:

• Experience teaching Adults in Functional Skills and ESOL, ideally in an Ofsted-regulated setting and Supporting tutors to improve delivery quality.
• A Level 3 or higher qualification in parenting, Functional Skills, or ESOL, alongside a recognised teaching qualification.
• Confident use of IT, including online delivery.
• Experience promoting and supporting learning programmes through outreach and community engagement.

The role holder will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role.

Application Questions

As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following questions:

1. Please describe your experience teaching adults in ESOL and/or Functional Skills. Include details of the settings you've worked in and any experience within Ofsted-regulated environments.
2. How have you supported other tutors to improve the quality of their delivery? Please provide examples of mentoring, resource development, or curriculum contributions.
3. Tell us about a time you successfully promoted or delivered a learning programme through outreach or community engagement. What was the impact?
4. How do you ensure your teaching practice supports safeguarding and promotes inclusion, especially for learners who are new to life in the UK?

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Tracy Sedgwick via email on .

This job advert closes at 23:59 on 30th November 2025 with interviews to follow - date to be confirmed.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.