Digital and Vocational Lead Tutor

The starting salary for this position is £22,123 per annum for working 21.6 hours per week. The full-time equivalent salary is £36,873 per annum.

Our Offer to You

26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.About The Role

Surrey Adult Learning (SAL) is seeking an enthusiastic and well organised individual to plan and deliver high quality learning for adults in Digital Skills and Vocational and act as expert practitioner in the delivery of accredited programmes. Initially they will have lead responsibility for our Career Building Block courses, currently Preparing to Work in Schools and Preparing to Work in Health and Social Care and responsibilities within Digital Skills as well as a teaching timetable.

Collaborative and Supportive
Work with a dedicated team to mentor tutors, share best practice, and foster a culture of continuous improvement through supportive observation and feedback. Support and mentor other Adult Learning tutors, including through observations of teaching and learning. Act as a critical friend while promoting the sharing of good practice, leading to higher standards of quality in teaching, learning and assessment
Focused on Quality and Lifelong Learning
Be part of a team committed to delivering high-quality, learner-centred WSIT and Vocational provision aligned with the Ofsted inspection framework. Complete and maintain all required quality documentation necessary for the course and meet external awarding body requirements including the internal verification (IV) of learners' work in preparation for the EQA

Making a Real Difference
Help shape inclusive programmes that support adult learners across Surrey, with a strong emphasis on personal growth and achievement. Support the Programme Leads for Digital Skills and Vocational in developing the Digital Skills and Vocational provision across all Surrey Adult Learning centres and online.As Lead Tutor / Tutor Observer, you will act as a critical friend, promoting good practice to enhance standards in teaching, learning and assessment across Digital Skills and Vocational curriculum areas. You will support programme planning and quality improvement, working with the Digital Skills and Vocational Programme Leads and the wider team to develop and maintain high-quality provision. This includes designing structured teaching programmes aligned to subject requirements, learner needs, and agreed schemes of work. You will ensure all quality documentation is completed and maintained in line with internal processes and awarding body requirements. You will provide guidance and support to tutors, promoting consistency in planning, delivery, resource development, risk assessment and course evaluation. You will also contribute to the development of curriculum materials and resources. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to provide constructive feedback and build effective professional relationships.

Your application

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

A recognised teaching qualification and substantial experience teaching Digital Skills and Vocational to adults, with a strong understanding of adult learning principles
Proven experience conducting or participating in formal observations of teaching and learning, aligned with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
Demonstrated success in working within an Ofsted-regulated environment to maintain and enhance high standards of teaching, learning and learner support
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, alongside strong IT proficiency to support teaching, planning and quality assurance
Experience in marking and internal verification (IV) of vocational qualifications, ensuring compliance with awarding body standards and supporting learner achievement
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:

Please describe your experience teaching adults in one or more of the following areas: Digital Skills or Vocational. Include details of the types of learners you have taught and the outcomes achieved.
Tell us about your experience of planning, developing and managing learning programme(s) in Digital Skills or Vocational. Include how you ensured the programme(s) met learner needs and organisational targets? What was the impact of your approach?
Describe how you have led or supported a team of tutors, learning assistants or volunteers to deliver high quality adult education provision. How did you ensure the provision was responsive to learner needs and aligned with post-19 learning priorities?
Tell us about your experience in marking and internal verification (IV) of vocational qualifications, ensuring compliance with awarding body standards and supporting learner achievement. Include details of the awarding organisations you have IVed for.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 17/05/2026 with interviews planned to take place on Thursday 21st May at the Woking Adult Learning Centre.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. A DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check is required for this role and will be discussed further at interview. Online searches may be carried out on applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

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!

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