Freelance Tutors

We are looking for freelance tutors within our Adult Community Learning (ACL) area which is funded by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), who receive government funding.   Courses generally run for two hours per week, over a 10-week term (no class in half term), 3 terms per year.

For our January 2024 programme we are looking for:

IT tutors for our wide range of digital courses – to develop our members’ skills and confidence using PCs/laptops/tablets/smartphones on Tuesdays for a morning session and afternoon session and possibly a Thursday afternoon session at our centre near Ladbroke Grove

A French tutor – we want to introduce French back in to our programme at St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing, W10 6DZ

An Drama tutor – we want Drama tutor for classes at New Horizons, SW3 2PF

We would love to hear from you.  Having a teaching qualification is desirable.   Our groups are lively sociable learning groups in an organisation which is a fun, warm and vibrant place to work.

Our tutors are freelance.  Hourly rate is £27.30/hr which includes planning, delivery and paperwork.  Tutors are required to have a DBS check (costs covered by us); and possess independent public liability insurance.  If we are interested in your expression of interest we will follow up with reference requests and an interview.

If interested please send your CV to Angela Sharkey, Head of Community Learning and Development, Second Half Centre, St. Charles Centre, Exmoor Street, London W10 6DZ – asharkey@openage.org.uk - Tel – 020 4516 9972.

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Freelance Instructor Opportunities – Healthy Lungs & Osteo Blast Classes

We are currently seeking freelance instructors to cover our Healthy Lungs and Osteo Blast group exercise classes for older adults (aged 50+) in Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.

Class Details:

Class Type: Healthy Lungs (Lung Health) & Osteo Blast (Bone Health)

Location: Remote (via Zoom) and in-person at various locations in Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster

Schedule: Weekdays (specific dates to be confirmed)

Rate of Pay: £31.50 per class

Requirements:

Group exercise experience, preferably with older adults aged 50+

Exercise Referral and/or Postural Stability Instructor (PSI) certification for Osteo Blast

Exercise Training For Chronic Respiratory Disease for Healthy Lungs classes

DBS certification

Valid insurance

First aid certification

Two references

If you do not have experience working with older adults, we may be able to offer training opportunities.

About Open Age:

Open Age is a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting older adults aged 50+ across London. Our mission is to promote physical and mental well-being through a variety of activities, including exercise classes, creative workshops, and learning opportunities.

Contact Information:

If you’re interested, please send a copy of your CV to Jaxon Biglari at jbiglari@openage.org.uk. Feel free to reach out directly if you have any questions or need further details.