Employability Trainer

Cornwall Council; Launceston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Launceston is seeking a passionate Employability Trainer to empower young learners aged 16+. In this role, you will guide and mentor learners towards achieving their employment goals while delivering a curriculum linked to personal education. You need at least two years of teaching or coaching experience, and a commitment to student-centred learning. The position includes benefits like a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Generous pension and holiday scheme

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of teaching, coaching, or training experience.
• Commitment to student-centred learning and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide young learners to achieve their employment ambitions.
• Deliver a curriculum linked to personal, social, and health education.

Skills

L2 Maths & English

Teaching/coaching/training experience

Adaptive teaching practices

Student-centred learning

Effective communication

Active listening skills

Equal opportunities understanding

Personal staff development

Job description

Are You Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?

At Step into Learning, we’re seeking a passionate and dynamic Employability Trainer who is eager to make a lasting impact on young learners aged 16+. In this role, you’ll be a mentor, a guide, and a source of inspiration as you help learners achieve their employment ambitions. Your mission will be to empower individuals, promote confidence, and make employment a positive experience.

You will also have the skills required to teach wider learning to young people, which will include delivering a curriculum linked to personal, social and health education.

This is more than just a teaching position; it’s an opportunity to play a pivotal role in empowering learners to overcome challenges, achieve their employment ambitions, and reach their full potential. As the role grows, so will your ability to shape and influence the success of your learners, making a real difference in their lives and in their future careers.

Key qualification, skills and experience

• L2 Maths & English
• Minimum of two years teaching/coaching/training experience
• A working knowledge (or willingness to work towards this) of adaptive teaching practices
• A commitment to student‑centred learning
• Effective oral and written communication, numeracy and interpersonal qualifications & skills to communicate effectively with staff and learners alike
• Active listening skills
• An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities policies and practices
• A commitment to personal staff development

How to apply

Please visit our website https://stepintolearning.org.uk/vacancies/ where you will find the job description and person specification. Complete the online application form and submit to [e-mail], detailing your experience and highlighting the skills and attributes you would bring to the role.

Additional information

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Malcolm Wake [e-mail].

Closing date of application 19th January 2026. Interviews will take place in person where possible, which will involve a short teaching/presentation. Interviews will be week commencing 26th January 2026 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

We offer a competitive salary package, a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

Step into Learning are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects their employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community, and we offer a range of benefits to encourage a work‑life balance.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address: Step Into Learning, The Orchard Centre, Blind Hole, Market Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8AU

• Interview Dates Week commencing 26th January 2026