Job Description

Teacher – Adult Skills Programmes (Salaried)

Permanent

Grade B - £28,598 - £33,699

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week – Friday non-teaching day

Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) is seeking six qualified and experienced teachers in either Health Care, Social Care, Early Years and Education to deliver programmes from Entry 3 through to Level 3 for the 2026/27 academic year. We are committed to ensuring that every learner receives an exceptional learning experience, achieves excellent outcomes, and progresses confidently to their next steps.

Teaching locations include:

Library of Birmingham, Saltley, Sparkhill, Aston, Erdington, and Northfield.

We are looking for teachers who can:

• Plan and deliver high‑quality, learner‑centred Health Care, Social Care, Early Years or Education teaching, learning and assessment, meeting a wide range of learner needs including those requiring additional support or stretch and challenge.
• Demonstrate a strong record of successful Health Care, Social Care, Early Years or Education delivery with measurable learner impact.
• Provide effective advice, guidance and support that helps learners achieve their long‑term goals.
• Support the development of schemes of work and high‑quality teaching and learning materials.
• Share good practice and actively contribute to continuous improvement.
• Participate in internal quality assurance activities for accredited qualifications.
• Conduct initial assessments as part of the Admissions process in the months leading up to September.

Why join BAES?

• Teach highly motivated adult learners who demonstrate strong respect and engagement.
• Learner Behaviour and Attitudes were graded Outstanding by Ofsted (June 2024).
• Benefit from small class sizes, with a maximum of 15 learners.
• Enjoy a balanced timetable with 740 annual contact hours, typically equating to four teaching days per week for full-time staff, plus one on-site non-contact day (Fridays).
• Work within friendly, supportive centres and collaborative teams.
• Access opportunities for full-time or part-time posts.

Essential Qualifications:

• A minimum Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g., DTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE, IRR).
• A relevant Subject Specialist qualification at Level 3 or higher, or equivalent industry experience in shortage areas.
• If not already held, you may be required to achieve this within two years of appointment.
• Minimum Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE 9–4 or equivalent).

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing Team <Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk>

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

and Person Specification

We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).