Employability Tutor - Leeds Training Centre

Juniper Training; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization in the UK is seeking a Vocational/Employability Tutor to empower and mentor the next generation. In this role, you will deliver engaging training sessions, assess learner work, and develop industry-relevant curricula. You should possess a recognised teaching qualification and have a passion for helping learners succeed. This position comes with generous benefits, including 25 days of holiday, paid mileage, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Paid mileage (35p per mile)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early Finish Fridays (2:30pm!)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Corporate events throughout the year!

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engaging and interactive training sessions.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and set SMART goals.
• Skills in curriculum development to ensure industry relevance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver motivating training sessions.
• Mark learner work and provide feedback.
• Support and mentor learners to help overcome challenges.

Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Confidence with IT

Passion for helping people succeed

Education

A recognised teaching qualification (PTLLS or equivalent)

Job description

🚀Vocational/Employability Tutor – Inspire. Mentor. Transform. 🚀

Are you passionate about empowering the next generation? Do you love seeing learners grow in confidence and skills? If so, Juniper Training wants YOU to join our team as a Vocational/Employability Tutor!

We believe education should exciting, engaging, and life-changing, and that’s exactly what we offer. Our mission? To equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and qualifications they need to thrive in their careers.

✨ What You’ll Be Doing ✨

• 🎯 Deliver Dynamic Training – Plan and deliver fun, interactive sessions that keep learners engaged and motivated.
• 📝 Assess & Feedback – Mark learner work, provide constructive feedback, and set SMART goals to help them progress.
• 📚 Develop the Curriculum – Keep our programs fresh and industry-relevant, ensuring learners get real-world skills.
• 🤝 Support & Mentor – Be a role model, helping learners overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
• 📊 Keep Records Up to Date – Maintain accurate learner progress, attendance, and assessments (we promise, just the important stuff!).
• 🤩 Work as a Team – Collaborate with colleagues, employers, and stakeholders to ensure a seamless learning experience.
• 🚀 Stay Ahead of the Game – Engage in continuous professional development to keep your skills sharp and relevant.

✅ What You Need to Bring to the Table ✅

• ✔ A recognised teaching qualification (PTLLS or equivalent)
• ✔ A passion for helping people succeed
• ✔ Strong communication & interpersonal skills (because engagement is key!)
• ✔ Confidence with IT (for record-keeping & lesson planning)
• 💡 Bonus points if you’ve worked as an Employability Tutor before (but not essential!)

💰 Salary & Hours

Our opening hours are: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm

🎁 Perks & Benefits – Because You Deserve It! 🎁

• 🎉 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service
• 💰 Buy & sell annual leave
• 🏋️ Earn an extra week of leave just by exercising!
• 🚗 Paid mileage (35p per mile, above normal work mileage)
• 📞 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 🏆 Long service & special recognition awards
• 🎟️ Juniper Lottery & Dragons’ Den competitions
• ⭐ PRIDE monthly celebrations
• 🕑 Early Finish Fridays (2:30pm!)
• 🎄 Christmas Savings Club
• 👀 Eyecare reimbursement
• 🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme
• ⚡ Electric Car Scheme (after 5 years’ service)
• 🛡️ Critical Illness Cover (after 5 years’ service)
• 🎉 Corporate events throughout the year!

At Juniper, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diverse perspectives enhance our environment and our ability to serve the community.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide a work environment free from discrimination. We actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

At Juniper, we are committed to safer recruitment practices to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. We carefully scrutinise all applications, thoroughly checking employment history and references to identify any gaps or inconsistencies. Where appropriate, we conduct enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to ensure candidates meet our high standards of integrity and suitability for the role. Our approach reflects our dedication to creating a safe, supportive, and secure environment for everyone within our organisation.

If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to provide assistance.

Join us in building a workplace that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion for all!