Education and Training Centre (CETC) Trainer

Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

Hybrid working

Job summary

Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is seeking a Trainer for its Education and Training Centre to deliver high-quality PAQ module teaching, online or face-to-face, and to support students in the early stages of their qualification.

You will teach across PAQ modules, provide feedback, and contribute to materials development in a collaborative team within a flexible hybrid environment including a 4-day working week and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching, training or facilitating learning in a professional or academic environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Experience of supporting learners with differing needs and learning styles.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching sessions for early PAQ modules.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences in both virtual and classroom settings.
• Support students outside taught sessions through discussion forums, online activities, quizzes and one-to-one guidance.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on assessments.
• Contribute to the development of teaching, revision and e-learning materials.
• Maintain accurate student attendance, engagement and progress records.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Supporting diverse learners

Organisational skills

Teamwork / collaboration

Education

AAT Level 4 (or equivalent)

Level 4 CET (Education & Training)

Job description

At CIPFA, we're driven by a singular purpose: to transform lives through exceptional public financial management. As a leading international accountancy body, we champion integrity, transparency, and efficiency in the use of public funds. We believe that every pound spent should deliver tangible improvements to public services, creating a better future for individuals and communities worldwide. Join us in shaping a world where public money truly makes a difference.

About The Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic and engaging Trainer to join CIPFA's Education and Training Centre (CETC), delivering high-quality teaching to students in the early stages of their Professional Accountancy Qualification (PAQ). This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team that is passionate about helping students succeed. Whether teaching online or face-to-face, you'll play a key role in creating a positive and participative learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching sessions for early modules in CIPFA's PAQ programme.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences in both virtual and classroom settings.
• Support students outside taught sessions through discussion forums, online activities, quizzes and one-to-one guidance.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on assessments.
• Contribute to the development of teaching, revision and e-learning materials.
• Maintain accurate student attendance, engagement and progress records.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a genuine passion for teaching and developing others.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience of teaching, training or facilitating learning in a professional or academic environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Experience of supporting learners with differing needs and learning styles.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working as part of a team.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 (or equivalent)
• Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET), or willingness to undertake and achieve this qualification whilst employed (funded by CIPFA).

Our Employee Offer

In exchange for helping us to make a difference we offer:

• Reward – Giving you fair pay and generous benefits, which includes completive salary, generous pension scheme, holiday scheme, family friendly benefits and more!
• Wellbeing – Empowering you to work flexibly, balancing your personal and professional live through our permanent 4-day working week (work 4 days, get paid for 5) and hybrid working, alongside with a range of health benefits, such as access to an Employee Assistance Helpline and the opportunity to join our Health Cash Plan.
• Purpose – Connecting the work you do with its social value and impact through paid volunteering days and charity and community work.
• Growth – Enabling you to develop your skills and knowledge through access to training opportunities, paid professional membership subscriptions, and career break options.
• Culture – Our culture is one of respect. We give you a sense of belonging, supporting you to work with autonomy, openness, and collaboration.

We know that not all people come from the same background, or think the same – so why should we? At CIPFA, we want to be a great place to work where a diverse group of people from all backgrounds can turn up and thrive. When we hire, we want you to feel empowered to bring your best self to work.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.