Employability and Functional Skills Tutor

Colchester Institute; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is looking for a part-time Employability and Functional Skills Tutor. In this role, you will teach essential skills to 16-18-year-olds, adults, and apprentices, delivering both face-to-face and remote sessions. The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 Teaching Qualification (or be completing it) and experience in teaching employability skills. You will engage learners through tailored sessions, support their success, and contribute to curriculum development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE (4+ or C and above; or equivalent).
• Level 5 Teaching Qualification or completing within 3 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact learning and assessment tailored to individual needs.
• Support learners through dynamic classroom or online sessions.
• Plan and deliver activities addressing student needs.

Skills

Teaching employability skills

Assessment of individual learning plans

Communication across departments

Creating engaging learning activities

Education

Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE

Level 5 Teaching Qualification

Job description

Overview

Employability and Functional Skills Tutor – Part Time 22.2 hours per week. This role will work across Colchester and Braintree campuses.

Join Colchester Institute - where your career makes a difference. We are a leading provider of education and training, offering a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

Role purpose - Teach Functional Skills and Employability programmes to 16-18-year-olds, adults, and apprentices, and help drive outstanding outcomes. Deliver Employability Skills qualifications and Functional Skills in Maths and English at Levels 1 and 2, both face-to-face and remotely.

About the role

• Deliver engaging, high-impact learning and assessment tailored to individual needs across both Employability and Functional Skills qualifications.
• Support learners aged 16-18 and 19+ through dynamic sessions in the classroom or online.
• Identify learner starting points via initial assessments and create effective individual learning plans in collaboration with apprentices and employers.
• Collaborate with support staff and teaching teams to ensure learning objectives are achieved.
• Monitor attendance, track progress, and support learner success in liaison with Area Heads and colleagues.
• Plan and deliver learning activities that address student needs and curriculum goals; manage assessments and maintain accurate records.
• Provide clear, timely feedback and maintain assessment records in line with College policy.
• Contribute to curriculum development using online platforms and promote the use of digital tools by apprentices.
• Record and monitor learner progress through individual learning plans and course management systems.
• Offer pastoral support to vulnerable or low-motivation learners, using behaviour management strategies to create a respectful environment.
• Participate in cross-college quality assurance and standardisation activities to raise teaching and learning standards.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE (4+ or C and above; or equivalent).
• Level 5 Teaching Qualification or completing within 3 years of employment.

Essential Experience

• Experience of teaching employability skills.
• Experience of working across departments and communicating progress effectively.
• Experience of working with a wide range of apprentices at different levels.

Other information

All applications will be assessed against the stated essential requirements. We do not engage with recruitment agencies unless officially contracted. Colchester Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and is an Equal Opportunities employer. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out for employed staff.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if there is sufficient interest.

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