Community Learning Co-ordinator

Who we’re looking for: 

We are looking for a Community Learning Co-Ordinator to work within our Adult Learning team. The post holder will be responsible for the design, delivery and quality of our adult community learning courses in Yeovil, Chard, Ilminster and surrounding areas. The post holder will increase participation, to achieve enrolment targets by engaging strategic partners, community-based organisations and local communities. The post holder will manage a team of tutors to ensure SS&L’s adult learning offer is relevant and accessible to all.  

To be successful in this role you must be able to prioritise your own workload, have excellent communication skills and be able to engage with professionals and community organisations throughout Somerset. You must be able to plan effectively to ensure there is sufficient course delivery planned and uptake to meet targets. You must be able to work within the quality expectations of the Ofsted Inspection Framework and undertake a range of quality assurance activities such as teaching and learning observations.  

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate how you are able to meet SS&L’s core values:  

Why work for us: 

We view our staff as an essential component in providing the very best learning opportunities and services to our learners and business partners.  Here at SS&L, our aim is not just to provide the very best learning opportunities to all; we also want to offer the very best working opportunities for our staff.  

If you choose to join our dedicated staff team, you will find that SS&L provides a supportive and well-balanced working environment in which we help our staff to develop and grow in their roles.  

If you can offer us the qualities we’re looking for, we can offer you an excellent working environment where you will not only receive training and development opportunities, and excellent holiday and pension benefits, you will also be supporting the growth and development of the local communities in which we operate.  

The benefits: 

We’re pleased to be able to offer you: 

• 32 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays (pro rata) + up to 3 gifted Christmas days and a day off for your birthday 

• Up to 2 paid volunteering days 

• Flexible working and opportunity to work from home*

• Totum discount card 

• .45p mileage rate**  

• NEST Pension Scheme 

• On-site parking at certain venues 

• Contractual sick, maternity & paternity pay for up to one year (after qualifying period) 

• Shared parental leave 

• Continued Professional Development 

• Supportive culture with elected staff directors 

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme 

*These opportunities will depend on the needs of the role. 

**Rate change after 4000 miles p.a. 
 

SS&L recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination 

We welcome and encourage job applications from everyone 

Join us and become a vital part of an organisation that supports the wellbeing and development of the region’s communities. 

Find out more: 

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Tracey Mortimore via tmortimore@sslcic.co.uk or 07917 923626

SS&L is committed to the protection of young people and vulnerable adults and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check relevant to the role applied for 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 

How to apply: 

Please find a detailed Job Description below and scroll down for the on-line application form. 

Community Learning Co-ordinator JD & PS