Employability Trainer

Pertemps Newcastle & Gateshead; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established training provider in England is seeking an Employability Skills Trainer to deliver engaging classroom and online sessions across subjects like employability skills and customer service. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant Assessor's award, strong communication skills, and the ability to support diverse learners. The role offers a salary up to £30,000, 26 days holiday, and various perks.

Benefits

Salary up to £30,000

26 days holiday + birthday + Christmas shutdown + bank holidays

All travel expenses reimbursed

Group performance bonus scheme

Private medical scheme

Retail discounts & wellbeing perks

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners from diverse backgrounds, including NEET, ESOL, and unemployed.
• Understanding of Ofsted and the Education Inspection Framework.
• Driving licence and own transport is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver training sessions in classroom and online settings.
• Provide ongoing mentoring and support to learners.
• Track progress and maintain accurate records of attendance and needs.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Communication skills

Experience delivering employability training

Good IT skills

Education

Recognised Assessors Award (TAQA or CAVA)

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting learners to reach their potential? We’re recruiting for an Employability Skills Trainer to join a well-established, award-winning training provider and college, rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features by Ofsted.

This organisation is known for its supportive culture, staff wellbeing, and strong learner outcomes. They deliver a wide range of government-funded programmes, including Traineeships and Employability qualifications, and are now looking to expand their team.

What’s in it for you

• Salary up to £30,000
• 26 days holiday + your birthday + Christmas shutdown + bank holidays
• All travel expenses reimbursed from home
• Group performance bonus scheme
• Private medical scheme
• Retail discounts & wellbeing perks

About the Role

As an Employability Skills Trainer, you’ll deliver engaging, classroom-based training sessions across various subject areas at level one, including:

• Employability Skills
• Customer Service
• Mental Health Awareness
• Business Administration

You’ll support and motivate learners – many of whom are unemployed or from ESOL backgrounds, guiding them toward positive progression.

Training will take place across multiple delivery centres in Hertfordshire and surrounding areas including Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire with some remote delivery via Teams and online platforms.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging training sessions in classroom settings
• Provide ongoing mentoring, coaching and support
• Deliver sessions both face-to-face and online
• Set clear targets and provide regular feedback
• Support learners academically and pastorally to raise aspiration and progression
• Track progress using relevant software
• Maintain accurate records including enrolment, attendance, and additional learner needs
• Continuously evaluate and improve your own delivery and learner outcomes

What You’ll Need

• Recognised Assessors Award such as TAQA or CAVA
• Recognised teaching qualification (highly desirable)
• Experience delivering employability or vocational training
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Understanding of Ofsted and the Education Inspection Framework
• Experience supporting learners from diverse backgrounds (e.g. NEET, ESOL, unemployed)
• Good IT skills – confident using digital learning platforms
• Driving licence and own transport is essential

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that truly invests in its people and makes a difference to learners’ lives.

To apply or learn more, contact Simon Atkins at Pertemps Work-Based Learning