Employability Tutor. Job in West Bromwich Education & Training Jobs

Nova Training; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional training provider is seeking an Employability Tutor to join their team in West Bromwich. The position involves supporting students to develop the skills and confidence needed for employment. Responsibilities include creating engaging training environments, assessing learner progress, and providing mentorship. Candidates must possess a recognized teaching qualification and excellent communication skills. The role offers benefits like additional holiday purchase options and a supportive professional environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement (increasing with service)

Day off for your Birthday

Optional early finish on Friday

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification is mandatory.
• Desirable to have assessing qualification.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create an engaging and supportive learning environment.
• Assess learners' progress in accordance with standards.
• Mentor learners to help them achieve qualifications.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Empathy

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

PTLLS or equivalent teaching qualification

Full TAQA or V1 assessing qualification

Job description

Employability Tutor

Location: West Bromwich

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 pa (depending on experience & qualifications)

Are you dynamic and passionate?

Do you have a great rapport‑building ability?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our inspiring team at Nova Training as an Employability Tutor.

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.

What you will be doing:

• 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.

What you require:

• 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

Employee 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.

Nova Training receives a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to, we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 7 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and please do take a look at our website and Indeed for future opportunities.