Employability Trainer

Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in the UK is seeking an Employability Skills Trainer to deliver engaging classroom-based and online training across various subjects. The ideal candidate will have a Recognised Assessor Award and experience in vocational training. Responsibilities include planning sessions, mentoring learners, and tracking progress. This role offers a salary up to £30,000, 26 days holiday, and various perks, making it a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in learners' lives.

Benefits

26 days holiday + your birthday + Christmas shutdown + bank holidays

Group performance bonus scheme

Private medical scheme

Retail discounts and wellbeing perks

Qualifications

• Recognised Assessor Award (e.g., TAQA or CAVA).
• Experience delivering employability or vocational training.
• Good IT skills, including confidence with digital learning platforms.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong classroom management

Communication skills

Experience delivering employability training

Understanding of Ofsted

Good IT skills

Education

Recognised Assessor Award (e.g., TAQA or CAVA)

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Job Title: Employability Skills Trainer
Location: Hertfordshire & Surrounding Areas
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Travel: Paid from home

About the Organisation

We are 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 renowned for its supportive culture, staff wellbeing, and excellent learner outcomes. They deliver a wide range of government‑funded programmes, including Traineeships and Employability qualifications, and are now expanding their team.

What's on Offer

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

About the Role

As an Employability Skills Trainer, you will deliver engaging, classroom‑based training across a variety of Level 1 subjects, including:

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

You will support and motivate learners – many of whom are unemployed or from ESOL backgrounds – guiding them towards positive progression. Delivery will take place across multiple centres in Hertfordshire and surrounding areas (including Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire) and may include remote sessions via Teams and online platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high‑quality training sessions in classroom and online settings
• Provide ongoing mentoring, coaching, and support to learners
• Set clear targets and provide regular feedback to monitor learner progress
• Support learners academically and pastorally, raising aspirations and promoting positive outcomes
• Track and maintain accurate records, including enrolment, attendance, and learner needs
• Continuously evaluate and improve your own delivery and learner outcomes
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and relevant funding requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• Recognised Assessor Award (e.g., 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, including confidence with digital learning platforms
• Full driving licence and access to own transport

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation that invests in its staff and makes a real difference to learners' lives.

To apply or find out more, contact Pertemps Work-Based Learning: (phone number removed)