Electrical Tutor

Dovetail and Slate; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour week

26 days leave + Bank Holidays

Holiday buy/sell

Healthcare scheme

Tech scheme

Cycle to work

Home furnishing discounts

Volunteer day

Student/Teacher discount

Uniform provided

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in Sunderland is seeking a Construction / Trade Tutor (Electrical Tutor) for a full-time, permanent role. You will deliver high-quality vocational education, guiding learners to gain practical skills and industry-recognised qualifications to launch or advance their careers.

The role requires a Level 3 trade qualification, teaching qualifications (AET/PTLLS/TAQA/CAVA or equivalent) and strong knowledge of Education, Vocational Skills and Training sectors.

Qualifications

• Trade expertise up to Level 3 in a relevant vocational trade.
• Possess recognised teaching and assessing qualifications (e.g., AET, PTLLS, TAQA, CAVA, or equivalent). Desirable.
• Strong understanding of Education, Vocational Skills, and Training sectors.

Skills

Trade expertise

Education

Teaching qualifications (AET/PTLLS/TAQA/CAVA)

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: Construction / Trade Tutor

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 36 hours per week (Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, including an early 3:00 PM finish one day per week)

Location: Sunderland

Salary Range: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum

About the Role

An established Training Provider is looking for an experienced Electrical Tutor to join their team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality vocational education, guiding and supporting learners as they gain practical skills and industry‑recognised qualifications to launch or advance their careers.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Trade Expertise: Qualified up to Level 3 in a relevant vocational trade.
• Teaching & Assessing: Possess recognised teaching and assessing qualifications (e.g., AET, PTLLS, TAQA, CAVA, or equivalent). Desirable.
• Industry Insight: Strong understanding of the Education, Vocational Skills, and Training sectors.

Benefits

• Work‑Life Balance: A standard 36‑hour working week, featuring an early finish every week.
• Generous Holiday Package: 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with extra leave increments awarded based on length of service (starting from 2 years).
• Holiday Buy/Sell Option: Ability to buy or sell up to 5 additional holiday days per year.
• Health & Lifestyle Benefits: Comprehensive Healthcare Scheme, Tech Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, and home furnishing discounts.
• Perks & Support: Paid Volunteer Day each year, Student/Teacher discount eligibility, and full uniform provided.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer.