Junior Apprentice GCSE English Tutor

Cardiff and Vale College; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cardiff is seeking a part-time Junior Apprentice English Tutor. In this role, you will teach GCSE English to disengaged learners and deliver tailored support while managing classroom responsibilities. Ideal candidates will possess a degree and a teaching qualification, with knowledge of WJEC English. You’ll benefit from a generous pension scheme and various health benefits. Applications welcomed in Welsh or English, closing date 07/08/2025 at 11:59pm.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Health Scheme

Employer's contribution to Teacher's Pension

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with a recognized teaching qualification.
• Knowledge of teaching WJEC English qualifications is essential.
• Experience in teaching Junior Apprentices in a classroom is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE English to year 10 and year 11 Junior Apprentice cohort.
• Prepare lessons, teach classes, and mark assessments.
• Conduct student assessments and provide appropriate support.

Skills

GCSE English knowledge

Teaching qualification

Welsh language (desirable)

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Salary

£25,374 - £49,937 pro rata

Contractual hours

29.6

Basis

Part Time - Fractional

Package

Generous Annual Leave, Health Scheme and alongside your salary an employers contribution of 28.68% (£7277.26 (Min) - £14321.93 (Max) is made as part of the Teacher's Pension scheme.

Job category/type

Schools

Date posted

24/07/2025

Job reference

REQ00000229

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Apprentice English Tutor at our City Centre Campus on Dumballs Road. The Junior Apprentice Programme is aimed at key stage 4 learners who are disengaged in mainstream learning for various reasons. Our learners come from 22 Schools across the Cardiff & Vale area and study with us for two years. The programme is vocational based giving learners the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and qualifications in their chosen pathway. We run 5 pathways as part of the programme Hair & Beauty, Catering & Hospitality, Multi Trades (Plumbing, Construction and Automotive), Health & Social Care and Digital Creative

In Particular, The Post Holder Will Be Responsible For

• Teaching GCSE English to the year 10 and year 11 Junior Apprentice 14 16 cohort. Course tutor responsibilities of at least one JA group.
• Undertaking of all pedagogic work such as lesson preparation, classroom teaching, tutorial work and marking.
• Conducting student assessments in order to place students, monitor progress and identify learning support needs and exam access arrangements (EAA).
• Providing appropriate student support in order to meet both the academic and welfare needs of learners and ensuring that all relevant information is recorded on the appropriate College systems.
• Good working knowledge of GCSE English qualifications, as per WJEC criteria for delivery to year 10 and year 11 learners.
  
  

You will be educated to degree level with a recognized teaching qualification. You will also have knowledge of teaching WJEC English qualifications specifically the new curriculum in Wales. Knowledge and experience of teaching Junior Apprentices in a classroom environment would be advantageous. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this role.

In return we offer fantastic benefits including a generous pension scheme, access to various discounts at various Online and High Street retailers through our Reward Gateway scheme, Cash Health Plan and access to exciting career pathways at the college.

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh. This is a fixed term contract until July 2026.

The closing date for completed applications 07/08/2025 at 11:59pm.

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or .

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The Colleges procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.

We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.

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