Childcare Tutor

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment company based in Plymouth is seeking a passionate Childcare Tutor to deliver vocational training for adults pursuing careers in childcare. The role involves teaching accredited courses, providing career support, and promoting inclusion among learners. Ideal candidates will have a teaching qualification and experience in childcare training. The position offers a part-time contract with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering training to adults in childcare or early years.
• Clean driving licence and access to a car.
• Enhanced DBS funded by employer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited childcare and employability training.
• Support learners with business set-up and regulation.
• Provide pastoral support and career guidance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

PGCE or Level 4 teaching qualification

Relevant childcare qualification or substantial vocational experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Childcare Tutor
Location: Plymouth (with travel across Devon)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (pro rata, part-time)
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours: Negotiable (circa 15-20 per week)

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated Childcare Tutor to deliver short vocational programmes focused on preparing adults to enter or establish a career in the childcare sector. Working with small groups (up to 12 learners per course), you will deliver accredited and practical sessions including:

• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Unit: Preparing to Set Up a Home-Based Childcare Business
• Paediatric First Aid Training
• Employability and career development workshops

Learners completing the programme will be supported with career advice, confidence-building, and guaranteed job interviews through local employer partners. This role is ideal for a passionate childcare professional with teaching experience who wants to inspire learners to pursue meaningful careers in early years and childcare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited childcare and employability training to adult learners.
• Support learners to understand business set-up, regulation, and safeguarding.
• Carry out learner assessments and maintain accurate records.
• Provide pastoral support and career guidance throughout the programme.
• Promote inclusion, safeguarding, and equality within the learning environment.
• Contribute to curriculum and resource development.
• Work with colleagues and external partners to maximise learner progression.

Essential/Desirable Criteria

Essential:

• PGCE or Level 4 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• Relevant childcare qualification and/or substantial vocational experience.
• Experience delivering training to adults in childcare or early years.
• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• Clean driving licence and access to a car.
• Enhanced DBS (funded by employer).

Desirable:

• Experience delivering self-employment or business start-up training.
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements for home-based childcare