Employability Instructor

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Southampton seeks an Employability Instructor to teach Functional English and support young people with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons and fostering a positive learning environment. A recognized teaching qualification and experience with SEMH needs are required. This role offers a temp to perm contract with an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people with SEMH needs or in an alternative education/SEN setting.
• Strong knowledge of Functional English and employability frameworks.
• Resilience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in Functional English (Entry Level to Level 2).
• Support learners in developing core employability skills.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and trauma-informed learning environment.

Skills

Experience with SEMH needs

Strong knowledge of Functional English

Communication skills

Education

Teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS, DTLLS, CertEd)

Job description

Overview

Employability Instructor, with English. Post-16 SEMH Provision, Southampton. Ongoing, Temp to Perm Contract - ASAP start.

Are you an Instructor Teacher/Unqualified Teacher/Tutor who enjoys working in an alternative provision with young people with social, emotional, and mental health challenges?

Do you have the skills to teach functional English and prepare learners for employment? If so, this is the ideal role for you!

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in Functional English (Entry Level to Level 2)
• Support learners in developing core employability skills, including CV writing, interview prep, workplace behaviour etc
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and trauma-informed learning environment
• Support learners' personal and social development alongside their academic progress

Requirements

• Experience of working with young people with SEMH needs or in an alternative education/SEN setting
• Strong knowledge of Functional English and employability frameworks
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS, DTLLS, CertEd, or equivalent) – or willingness to work towards one
• Resilience, empathy, and excellent communication skills

If you are an experienced Employability Instructor, live in Southampton and would like to be considered for the role, please apply by sending a copy of your up to date CV.