Employability Tutor

Central YMCA; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 22,950 - 31,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday/mental health day + up to 5 &

4% Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Charity Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Central YMCA is seeking an Employability Study Programme Tutor to deliver engaging learning for young people at our Doncaster centre. You will support learners from initial assessment to completion, covering Entry Level to Level 2 programmes, including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths.

This role combines classroom teaching with employability skills development and pastoral support. You will collaborate with apprenticeship teams and external partners to promote positive learner

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with appropriate teaching qualification.
• Experience delivering education and employability programmes.
• Commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver employability and skills-based teaching to post-16 learners.
• Teach Entry Level to Level 2, including Functional Skills and GCSE English & maths.
• Embed work readiness, behaviour, and social skills into lessons.
• Monitor learner progress and set individual learning targets.
• Organise and support assessments, coursework, and examinations.
• Provide pastoral and tutorial support to learners.
• Maintain accurate learner records using ICT and tracking systems.
• Build effective links with apprenticeship tutors and external organisations.

Skills

PGCE/Cert Ed

Level 3 Qualification

Teaching English & Maths

Pastoral Support

Education

PGCE/Cert Ed

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

Level 3 Vocational Qualification

Job description

Study Programme Tutor - Employability Tutor

Central YMCA is the world's first YMCA and a national charity with a proud heritage of creating opportunities for people to thrive. Today, we are dedicated to transforming lives through education, skills and employability, helping young people and adults gain the confidence, qualifications and experience they need to build brighter futures.

As an independent training provider, we deliver high-quality study programmes, apprenticeships and vocational training in partnership with employers, equipping learners with the skills and knowledge to succeed in work while supporting employers to develop a skilled workforce.

Everything we do is driven by our charitable purpose. We work to break down barriers to learning, raise aspirations and create opportunities for individuals, while delivering high-quality, sustainable programmes that make a lasting difference to learners, employers and the communities we serve.

If you're passionate about creating opportunities through education and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

• Dedicated weekly administration day with the opportunity to work remotely.
• Smaller class sizes, enabling you to build positive relationships with learners and provide personalised support.
• A supportive and collaborative curriculum team that values innovation and wellbeing.
• Access to funded professional development.
• Generous annual leave, plus access to a range of employee wellbeing benefits.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's futures through high-quality vocational education.

What we offer

• 30 days annual leave+ bank holidays
• Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days
• 4% Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a wide range of free and confidential services for youand your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
• Charity Employee Discount Scheme

Our Commitment to Equality
Central YMCA is open to applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to equity, acceptance, and inclusion, and provide everyone who works with us the opportunity to reach their potential. Our doors are open to alland if you connect with ourmission, vision, and values , we welcome you to come and be part of our team.

Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time Hours per week 40 hours per week Location Doncaster Salary Range £27,000 per annum

About Us

Central YMCA is the world's first YMCA and a national charity with a proud heritage of creating opportunities for people to thrive. Today, we are dedicated to transforming lives through education, skills and employability, helping young people and adults gain the confidence, qualifications and experience they need to build brighter futures.

As an independent training provider, we deliver high-quality study programmes, apprenticeships and vocational training in partnership with employers, equipping learners with the skills and knowledge to succeed in work while supporting employers to develop a skilled workforce.

Everything we do is driven by our charitable purpose. We work to break down barriers to learning, raise aspirations and create opportunities for individuals, while delivering high-quality, sustainable programmes that make a lasting difference to learners, employers and the communities we serve.

If you're passionate about creating opportunities through education and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join Central YMCA?

• Dedicated weekly administration day with the opportunity to work remotely.
• Smaller class sizes, enabling you to build positive relationships with learners and provide personalised support.
• A supportive and collaborative curriculum team that values innovation and wellbeing.
• Access to funded professional development.
• Generous annual leave, plus access to a range of employee wellbeing benefits.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's futures through high-quality vocational education.

What we offer

• 30 days annual leave+ bank holidays
• Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days
• 4% Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a wide range of free and confidential services for youand your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
• Charity Employee Discount Scheme

Our Commitment to Equality
Central YMCA is open to applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to equity, acceptance, and inclusion, and provide everyone who works with us the opportunity to reach their potential. Our doors are open to alland if you connect with ourmission, vision, and values , we welcome you to come and be part of our team.

Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time Hours per week 40 hours per week Location Doncaster Salary Range £27,000 per annum

About You

You're passionate about helping young people develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to succeed in education, employment and life. Whether you're an experienced Employability Tutor, Further Education Lecturer or vocational trainer, you'll be committed to creating engaging learning experiences that inspire learners to achieve their goals.

You will have:

• A PGCE, Cert Ed or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (or equivalent teaching qualification).
• A minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant vocational subject.
• Experience of teaching English and Maths up to Level 2.
• Experience of delivering engaging learning to young people within a Further Education or post-16 setting.
• The ability to build positive relationships, motivate learners and adapt your teaching to meet a range of learning needs.
• Strong classroom management, communication, organisational and digital skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, learner wellbeing and delivering high-quality education that supports positive progression.

About the Role

As an Employability Study Programme Tutor, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and practical learning experiences to young people at our centre in Doncaster.

You will support learners from initial assessment through to successful completion, helping them build employability skills, confidence, and recognised qualifications. Delivery will include Entry Level to Level 2 programmes, including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths.

This role combines classroom teaching, employability skills development, and pastoral support, preparing learners for progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further education. You will also work closely with apprenticeship teams and external partners to support positive learner outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver employability and skills-based teaching to post-16 learners
• Teach Entry Level to Level 2, including Functional Skills and GCSE English & math
• Embed work readiness, behaviour, and social skills into lessons
• Monitor learner progress and set individual learning targets
• Organise and support assessments, coursework, and examinations
• Provide pastoral and tutorial support to learners
• Maintain accurate learner records using ICT and tracking systems
• Build effective links with apprenticeship tutors and external organisations

People are at the heart of everything we do. If you're passionate about creating opportunities through education and want to be part of an organisation where your work makes a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments: Central YMCA is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you are shortlisted for interview and require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please let the Hiring Manager know when you are invited to interview. This will help us put appropriate arrangements in place to ensure you can participate fully in the selection process.

Safeguarding responsibilities: This role will involve daily contact with learners, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All staff have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and/or vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. The Charity’s Safeguarding Policy is available fromCentral YMCA website.

Regulated activity: Thispost is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to complete a disclosure form prior to interview.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of our pre-employment checks. These include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, a satisfactory prohibition from teaching check (where applicable), verification of your right to work and identity, and original qualification certificates relevant to the role.

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