Enterprise & Retail Tutor

The Grange Centre; Great Bookham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking an Enterprise & Retail Tutor to join the Skills for Life team in Great Bookham. The successful candidate will manage shop operations, deliver engaging sessions, and support individuals in developing practical skills. The role requires strong organizational skills, a GCSE level in English and Maths, and preferably a teaching qualification. Join a dedicated team focused on empowering people and promoting independence within the community.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Opportunities for development

Meaningful impact in the community

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail setting with a creative element.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using various IT programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the shop.
• Plan and deliver engaging retail sessions.
• Support safe use of production equipment.
• Facilitate skills development in retail and creative arts.

Skills

Understanding of retail settings

Organisational skills

Confidence with numbers

Creative arts skills

Commercial awareness

Education

GCSE level in English and Maths

Teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve one)

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Photoshop (willingness to learn)

Job description

Job Advert

We are looking for a Enterprise & Retail Tutor to join our Skills for Life team. This is a unique opportunity to combine retail management with creativity and person-centred support.

Hours

20.75 per week Monday and Tuesday 8.45am – 5pm and Friday 8.45am – 4pm, with 1 hour unpaid lunch each day

Salary

£16,067 pa (based on FTE of £27,330) if you do not hold a teaching qualification or £16,395 pa with a teaching qualification

Location

Our shop on Church Road in central Bookham, Surrey with visits to our main site in Bookham when needed

What You'll Do

• Manage the day-to-day operations of our shop in central Bookham, Surrey, ensuring smooth running, maximising sales, and maintaining profitability.
• Plan and deliver engaging retail and enterprise sessions that empower individuals to develop practical skills, creativity, and confidence.
• Support people to safely use production equipment (e.g., mug press, heat press, candle-making tools) to create goods for sale.
• Promote inclusion, independence, and sustainability in all activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and adapt creative and retail sessions to meet individual needs.
• Manage stock control, cash handling, and accurate financial records.
• Facilitate skills development in retail, customer service, and creative arts.
• Contribute and research ideas for new products.
• Monitor and report progress, contributing to team planning and development.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, including risk assessments.

What We're Looking For

• An understanding of or experience in a retail setting with a creative element.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using a range of IT programmes, including MS Office and willingness to learn new software such as Adobe Photoshop.
• GCSE level in English and Maths, particularly confidence with numbers.
• Someone who shares our values: Friendly, Open, Respectful, Caring, Enabling.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities (desirable but not essential).
• Commercial awareness and customer service experience.
• Creative arts skills and willingness to share them with others.
• Driving licence and willingness to drive Grange vehicles (desirable).
• Teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve one).

What Colleagues Say

• 95.2% of the team say they understand how the purpose and values of The Grange Centre relate to their job.
• 92.9% say that The Grange Centre provides them with the training they need.
• We have an open, no blame culture as emphasised by 96.4% of the team saying that The Grange Centre provides an environment where they feel able to admit when they make a mistake.
• 89.2% feel they are a valued member of The Grange Centre team.
• 95.2% find their colleagues to be helpful and supportive.

About The Grange Centre

At The Grange Centre for People with Disabilities, we’re more than a workplace – we’re a community. You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about making a difference and supporting people to lead independent and fulfilling lives. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for development, and the chance to be part of something truly meaningful.

We are unique in Surrey as we offer accommodation, care support and a wide range of skills training and activities all on one beautiful 8 acre site in Bookham. Our services are most suited for people with mild to moderate disabilities.

We are a regulated care provider, a charity and a housing association and we provide three services - residential care for those with higher care needs, supported living for people working towards independence and skills and activities - a wide range of training, work experience and mini businesses.