ACL Termly Hours Tutor - Tai Chi

Camden Adult Community Learning provides learning opportunities across the borough of Camden, in community settings, schools and libraries. Our role is to

• encourage and support adults of all ages and backgrounds to make their first steps back into learning


• work in close partnership with local community organisations and groups, enabling us to reach those most in need and least likely to engage


• provide the highest quality teaching and learning and progression routes for all our learners


Our work is underpinned by inclusive learning and approaches that recognise the diversity of our community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Tutor to teach Tai Chi for adult beginners in community venues. The courses run termly, usually for 1.5 hours each week. The post holder will develop and plan courses using course outlines, schemes of work, lesson plans and deliver engaging, high quality learning activities. The role entails assessing initial starting points and negotiating learning goals to enable the post holder to monitor learners' progress through on-going formative assessment and record in a relevant manner. The post holder will be expected to comply with the Service's Quality procedures, including RARPA requirements.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service., We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

To be considered for this vacancy it is essential the successful candidate has appropriate experience of teaching non-accredited Tai Chi courses for beginners in community settings. You will also need to be able to deliver classes online. The ideal candidate will have a wealth of experience working with learners from diverse backgrounds reflecting the population of Camden, coupled with the ability to promote equality and celebrate diversity. You will have experience of working with people with physical or mental health issues and learning disabilities. You will have experience of planning and delivering classes which meet the needs of learners with very limited English, as well as meeting the Quality requirements for funders and the Service. You will be an excellent communicator (both written and verbal) with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and possess excellent personal organisation skills. You will be used to 'thinking on your feet' and have
excellent problem-solving and team-working skills. You will be supported by the Health & Wellbeing Programme manager and will be offered all Service CPD and training opportunities, including lesson observations.

Camden is listening to everyone, including you., To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website by copy and pasting the below URL into your browser: https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity