Community Trainer - Working for Essex

About the role

Community Trainer

Permanent, Full Time

£34,668 per annum

Location: Harlow

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Help people build confidence and develop the skills they need for everyday life

At Adult Community Learning (ACL), we believe learning has the power to transform lives, build confidence and create new opportunities.

We're looking for a passionate and engaging Community Trainer to deliver inclusive and accessible learning opportunities that help adults develop skills, improve confidence and wellbeing, and progress into further learning, employment or greater involvement within their local communities.

Whether you're an experienced tutor, trainer, community educator or outreach practitioner, we'd love to hear from you.

As part of Essex County Council, ACL is the largest provider of adult learning in Essex, supporting thousands of learners each year to gain skills, improve wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes. Many of our learners are taking their first steps back into learning and may face barriers to participation, so you'll play a key role in creating welcoming, supportive and learner-centred experiences.

What you'll be doing

You'll support adults across Essex to build confidence, develop new skills and engage in learning through a broad range of community-based programmes.

You will:

Plan, deliver and assess high-quality community learning sessions tailored to learner needs and community priorities.
Deliver a range of entry-level and community learning programmes, including English, maths, digital skills, employability and wellbeing courses.
Embed English, maths and digital skills within learning programmes where appropriate.
Support learners to develop confidence, wellbeing and progression through creative and flexible learning approaches.
Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with additional support needs.
Use assessment and learner reviews to monitor progress and celebrate learner achievement.
Work collaboratively with community partners to engage new learners and support participation in learning opportunities.
Attend community events and outreach activities to promote ACL courses and engage with local residents.
Promote safeguarding, Prevent, British Values, equality, diversity and inclusion in all delivery environments.
Collaborate with the Community Engagement Officer and Sector Lead to support learner recruitment, engagement and progression.
Contribute to curriculum planning, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
Participate in continuous professional development and reflective practice to maintain effective and current teaching skills.

We're looking for someone who:

Is passionate about helping people build confidence and develop new skills.
Has experience of delivering learning, training or support to adults in community, outreach or educational settings.
Understands the challenges some adults face when accessing learning and can create supportive and inclusive environments.
Can build positive relationships with learners, community groups and partner organisations.
Is confident engaging with local communities and representing ACL at outreach and promotional events.
Has excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building skills.
Is adaptable, approachable and learner-focused.
Is committed to widening participation and helping people achieve positive outcomes through learning.

What you'll bring

Essential

Holds, or is willing to work towards, a teaching qualification (AET, PTLLS or equivalent).

Experience delivering learning, training, coaching or support to adults.
Strong understanding of inclusive and learner-centred teaching practice.
Ability to build effective relationships with learners and community partners.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

Experience delivering learning within community, outreach or partnership settings.
Experience delivering entry-level or first-step learning programmes.
Experience promoting services or engaging learners through community events and outreach activities.
Experience of learner assessment and progress monitoring.
Experience delivering family learning, wellbeing, employability, English, maths or digital skills programmes.
Experience working with community organisations, schools or voluntary sector partners.

If you're passionate about helping people build confidence, develop new skills and take positive next steps through learning, we'd love to hear from you.

What to expect:

Our recruitment process is made up of two stages. The first stage is a:

1-hour Micro Teach Presentation, in person, where you'll have the opportunity to showcase your teaching approach and subject expertise. Successful candidates will then progress to a 1-hour Competency and Behavioural-Based Interview, allowing us to learn more about your experience, skills, and how you align with our values and the requirements of the role.

Why join ACL?

Make a real difference to learners and local communities.
Be part of the largest provider of adult learning in Essex.
Access ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Join a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Benefit from Essex County Council's excellent employee benefits package.
Help transform lives through learning.

Ready to help bridge the digital divide?

Join ACL and help learners develop the skills, confidence and knowledge they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Apply today and help transform lives through learning.

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

In March 2026, Greater Essex was accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

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