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.

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?

Full-Time Permanent Facilitator – 16–24 Study Programme

Coventry Adult Education Service

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Facilitator to join our 16–24 Study Programme provision at Coventry Adult Education. This is a full-time, permanent position based at Adult Education, Southfields Old School, supporting the delivery and facilitating face-to-face learning to small groups. 

The role will involve working closely with tutors to support the delivery and facilitate engaging learning experiences, including targeted small group sessions identified as beneficial to learners. The Study Programme supports young people with a range of needs, including those with and without an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), so experience supporting young people with additional needs is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside tutors and the Delivery Manager to support the delivery and facilitate engaging sessions for our learners. 
• 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 and facilitate a range of provision, including: 

            Confidence-building sessions 

            Personal development 

            Employability and volunteering guidance 

• Work in community venues and in partnership with local organisations. 
• Support learners during off-site activities and community-based learning. 
• Support both one-off workshops and longer-term programmes.

About You

Overall, the role suits someone who is enthusiastic, supportive, and passionate about community education and enabling learners to reach their potential. Experience of working with young people in education, training, or support settings is desirable, particularly within inclusive learning environments.

Additional Requirements

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

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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 learners on the 16–24 Study Programme. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the barriers young people may face in education and a genuine commitment to supporting learners to overcome these challenges.

You will have experience working with young people aged 16–24 or be willing to develop your understanding of the Study Programme 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), please note that 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.

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information. For all other queries, contact Resourcing@coventry.gov.uk.

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.

Short Listing: Tuesday 23rd June
Interview Date: Wednesday 1st July 

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