Employability Tutor/Trainer Team Leader

Fedcap Employment; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Reading is seeking an experienced leader to manage a team of Tutors. You will drive performance, support lesson delivery, and promote digital learning. The ideal candidate has strong coaching skills and relevant educational qualifications. This role offers comprehensive benefits, including generous annual leave and health support.

Benefits

33 days' annual leave

£500 annual benefits scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme with employer match

Free life assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or management experience with a track record of results.
• Experience in delivering group learning sessions.
• Knowledge of the local labour market and support networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Tutors to drive performance.
• Conduct structured observations and provide feedback.
• Promote digital learning and facilitate ESOL sessions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Recognised Teaching or Training qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Tutors, driving performance and high-quality delivery.
• Conduct structured observations of group and 1:1 sessions, providing data-driven feedback.
• Support Tutors with lesson planning, diary management, and delivery approaches.
• Promote digital learning and evidence-based content.
• Facilitate ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) sessions where required.
• Monitor quality, compliance, and customer records.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, local networks, and stakeholders.
• Share best practice across the UK to strengthen consistency and innovation.
• Ability to embrace our values: Kindness, Respect, Integrity, and Innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or management experience, with a track record of achieving results through a team.
• Experience delivering and evaluating group learning sessions.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the local labour market and specialist support networks.
• Experience developing and maintaining high professional standards.
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent teaching qualification), Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.
• Recognised Teaching or Training qualification.
• Knowledge of the employability sector.

Impact & Experience

You'll make a real impact: Every success story you help write will be felt in homes, workplaces, and communities across the county.

About Fedcap UK

Fedcap UK (part of The Fedcap Group) is a not-for-profit organisation. Our mission is to improve economic mobility by unlocking opportunities that move the dial for individuals and communities. Internationally, Fedcap has nearly 90 years of experience, supporting over 245,000 people annually to improve their economic well-being and quality of life through education, health, employability, and economic development practice areas.

Drawing on the experience and scale of the Fedcap Group, Fedcap UK delivers a growing portfolio of programmes that meet local and national priorities and empower individuals to thrive. We deliver leading employability solutions across the UK through local frontline professional teams. At Fedcap, we embed social value in everything we do - from who we hire, to who we partner with, to how we deliver services that create lasting change. Whether that's supporting a young parent into their first job, helping someone return after time away from work, or guiding someone with additional needs into sustainable employment - our mission is to create impact where it matters most.

What we offer

• You'll grow: With access to training, reflective practice, and a national network of likeminded colleagues.
• You'll be supported: We believe in team working, wellbeing check-ins, and manageable caseloads.
• You'll be part of something bigger: From mental health awareness to inclusive recruitment and sustainable employment, your work contributes to broader change.

Benefits

• 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell additional days
• £500 annual benefits scheme to spend at over 900 retailers
• Cycle to Work scheme open all year round
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer match
• Free life assurance worth 4x your salary
• Health & wellbeing support, including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Digital gym, mindfulness resources, virtual GP and more