Location
London

Hours
Sessional hours (hours to be confirmed)

Salary
£40,404 per annum (pro rata)

About the Role
We are seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic, and experienced teacher of adults to join our excellent English team. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching adults in community settings, particularly at Entry Level. It is preferred that candidates hold a PGCE equivalent and a Subject Specialist qualification in English or Literacy. Islington Adult and Community Learning (ACL) offers free courses in welcoming community venues across the borough to help unemployed and low-waged residents develop their skills and confidence. Working for Islington Council means joining a diverse and culturally rich organisation committed to challenging inequality and creating a more equal borough. Our values of being collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering guide everything we do to serve our community and support our people.

Working for Our Organisation
Islington Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workforce where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and harassment and actively promote equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We support flexible working arrangements, offer a competitive salary aligned with the London Living Wage, and provide excellent staff benefits including generous leave entitlements, a local government pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and local discounts.

Pre-Employment Checks and Safeguarding
Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including proof of right to work, references, occupational health clearance, professional qualifications, and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list where applicable. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Experience
Proven experience teaching adults in community settings, particularly at Entry Level, is essential.

About You
You are enthusiastic, committed to adult education, and passionate about supporting learners from diverse backgrounds. You embrace the values of collaboration, ambition, resourcefulness, and empowerment. You are dedicated to promoting equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in your teaching practice.

Qualifications
It is preferred that you hold a PGCE equivalent and a Subject Specialist qualification in English or Literacy. Enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding awareness are required.