Employability Tutor

Nova Training; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A training organization in West Bromwich is searching for an Employability Tutor to assist students in developing the necessary skills and knowledge for employment. The successful candidate will create a supportive learning environment, mentor students, and ensure educational standards are met in accordance with regulations. A teaching qualification and prior experience are required. The role offers various benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing to 30

Day off for Birthday

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum PTLLS or equivalent teaching qualification required.
• Experience in 14-19 teaching provision preferred.
• Knowledge of Ofsted standards and ESFA funding rules essential.

Responsibilities

• Create supportive conditions that foster learner development.
• Mentor learners and maintain their progress records.
• Embed Functional Skills into the curriculum.

Skills

Teaching qualification (PTLLS or equivalent)

Excellent communication skills

Passion for teaching

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

Assessing qualification (Full TAQA or V1)

Job description

As an Employability Tutor you will be required to work with students to help develop their knowledge, skills and behaviour equipping them with everything they need to secure and sustain employment. You will be expected to provide support and guidance to students, while ensuring they meet the required standards.

Responsibilities

• Create conditions in the training centre which will help to develop the abilities, skill and confidence of each learner.
• Empathise, engage and inspire all learners across programmes.
• Ensure that Functional Skills are embedded in the lessons as part of the curriculum.
• Regularly assess the learners work inline with the awarding body and Ofsted requirements.
• Actively support, mentor and build strong relationships to help motivate learners across the learning journey to help them with the timely completion of their learning aims and qualification.
• Keep accurate records of learners progress, attendance and assessments.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification minimum PTLLS or equivalent
• An assessing qualification, Full TAQA or V1 (Desirable)
• Previous teaching experience within 14-19 provision
• A passion for teaching and supporting learners
• Excellent communication and interpretation skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of the Ofsted and the Education Inspection Framework, ESFA funding rules, and safeguarding.
• Commitment to CPD and professional development

Benefits

• 25 days holiday entitlement increasing to 30 with length of service
• Day off for your Birthday
• Optional early Finish on a Friday at 2.30pm
• Holiday Purchase Scheme, allowing you to purchase an additional 2 weeks holiday per year.
• Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 support for you, direct family members and dependents over the age of 16.
• Employee Referral Scheme, potential to earn up to £500 if you refer somebody we employ.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Discount Scheme – Significant savings on essential and everyday purchases through instant vouchers, reloadable cards and cashback.

Nova Training places the highest priority on safeguarding all of our learners and staff. We are a Safer Recruitment employer, job applications will be subject to detailed scrutiny. Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate screening including identity checks with past employers, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and entitlement to work in the UK will be verified as part of our further recruitment process, following a face-to-face interview.

All relevant employment documents will be seen and verified. NB: Only original or certified documents are acceptable. Applications for employment must be made on the NTS1d Employment Application Form which you will be sent if you are called for an interview.