Employability Trainer

Pertemps Newcastle; Ickleford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in Ickleford is seeking an Employability Skills Trainer. You will deliver engaging sessions across various subjects while supporting learners from diverse backgrounds. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 and various benefits including holiday, medical scheme, and bonuses. A recognised teaching qualification and experience in vocational training are required.

Benefits

26 days holiday + birthday + Christmas shutdown

Group performance bonus scheme

Private medical scheme

Retail discounts & wellbeing perks

Qualifications

• Experience delivering employability or vocational training.
• Understanding of Ofsted and the Education Inspection Framework.
• Experience supporting learners from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging training sessions in classroom settings.
• Provide ongoing mentoring, coaching and support.
• Track progress using relevant software.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong communication

Mentoring and coaching

Digital learning platforms

Education

Recognised Assessors Award such as TAQA or CAVA

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

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