Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want 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 applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

About the team we are recruiting to

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council.  We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need. 

We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities.  

We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning.  In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.

Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas: 

• Nursery Workers
• Teaching Assistants
• Leadership/Management; and 
• Customer Care. 

We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop. 

Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.

We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry.  

What is the job role?

 Job Role: Full-time, Permanent ILEEP Post

The role is to support the delivery of provision for Adults with Learning Disabilities/Difficulties (LDD) across Coventry as part of the Skills, Employment & Adult Education Service.

As an ILEEP Facilitator, you will:

• Work alongside ILEEP tutors and the Delivery Manager to deliver engaging sessions for Adults with Learning Disabilities/Difficulties.

• Support programmes that develop key life skills, improve health and well-being, and enable learners to participate in community life, leading to social integration, volunteering opportunities, and paid employment.

• Assist with planning sessions, preparing resources, and supporting learners during activities.

• Deliver a range of provision, including:

  • Independent Living programmes

  • Confidence-building sessions

  • Personal development

  • Employability and volunteering guidance

• Work in community venues and in partnership with local organisations.

• Support learners when off-site.

• Support both one-off workshops and longer programmes.

Overall, the role suits someone who is enthusiastic, supportive, and passionate about community education and enabling learners to reach their potential.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a passionate, adaptable, and committed team player with experience in educational or community settings to help deliver engaging activities and develop stimulating resources for LDD learners. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the barriers adults may face in education and a genuine commitment to supporting learners to overcome these challenges.

You will have experience working with LDD learners or be willing to develop your understanding of the LDD curriculum. You should be confident in facilitating learning sessions, preparing appropriate resources, and supporting individual learner needs to enable progress. You will also have experience in handling data and creating proformas.

Strong communication and organisational skills are required, along with a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development. You must be committed to promoting equality, diversity, and safeguarding in all aspects of your work. Relevant subject qualifications, along with Level 2 English and maths, are essential.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview date(s): Thursday 12th & 13th March 

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council