Residential Childcare Tutor

National Skills Agency Ltd; North East; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

National Skills Agency Ltd is seeking a Residential Childcare Tutor to deliver high-quality online teaching to learners undertaking Level 3–5 Residential Childcare qualifications, including apprenticeships and diploma programmes. The role is home-based and uses Microsoft Teams to deliver sessions.

You will plan and deliver engaging online learning, monitor learner progress, ensure safeguarding and compliance, and contribute to quality improvement through CPD and reflective practice.

Qualifications

• Level 3 CAVA or equivalent assessing qualification and Level 3 Residential Childcare or related vocational qualification.
• Teaching qualification at Level 4 or above (PGCE/CertEd/Level 5 DET) and Maths/English Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience delivering apprenticeship training and knowledge of Education Inspection Framework.
• Experience with RQF/QCF qualifications and safeguarding knowledge.
• Commitment to CPD and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging online teaching through Microsoft Teams.
• Lead Level 3–5 Residential Childcare programmes including apprenticeships.
• Create an inclusive learning environment and adapt assessment to learner needs.
• Monitor learner progress and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Promote safeguarding and learner wellbeing.

Skills

Online teaching

Apprenticeships

Digital learning

Microsoft Teams

Assessment

IAG

Education

Level 3 CAVA or equivalent

Level 3 Residential Childcare or related vocational

Teaching qualification at Level 4 or above (PGCE, CertEd, Level 5 DET)

Level 2 Maths and English

Advice and Guidance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Residential Childcare Tutor

Location: This is a home based position

Salary: £29-£33k

Job Purpose:

Residential Childcare Tutor. To deliver high-quality online teaching to learners undertaking Level 3–5 Residential Childcare qualifications, including apprenticeships and diploma programmes.

The Residential Childcare Tutor will plan and deliver engaging online learning, support learner progress and achievement, and maintain high standards of teaching, compliance, safeguarding and learner engagement. The role will make effective use of digital learning technologies, EdTech and appropriate AI tools.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging online teaching through Microsoft Teams.
• Deliver Level 3–5 Residential Childcare programmes, including apprenticeships.
• Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment, adapting teaching and assessment to meet individual learner needs
• Use effective teaching, questioning and assessment strategies.
• Provide appropriate learning resources and support learner progress.

Learner Support

• Promote learner attendance, participation and engagement.
• Follow up non-attendance and work with colleagues to address barriers to learning.
• Provide appropriate IAG and pastoral support.
• Encourage learners to take responsibility for their learning and development.

Curriculum and Quality

• Develop and maintain current, engaging learning resources.
• Ensure delivery meets qualification, apprenticeship and organisational requirements.
• Use digital technology and approved AI tools responsibly.
• Participate in observations, standardisation, curriculum reviews and quality improvement activities.
• Monitor learner progress and performance against agreed targets and KPIs.

Safeguarding and Professional Development

• Promote safeguarding, learner wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Comply with safeguarding, Prevent, GDPR, health and safety and confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain current Residential Childcare and teaching knowledge through CPD.
• Participate in training, appraisal, standardisation and reflective practice.

Person Specification:

Essential Qualifications

• Level 3 CAVA or equivalent assessing qualification. Level 3 Residential Childcare or related vocational qualification.
• Relevant teaching qualification at Level 4 or above, such as PGCE, CertEd or Level 5 DET. Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent.
• Relevant Advice and Guidance qualification.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience delivering apprenticeship training within the relevant sector.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and the Education Inspection Framework.
• Knowledge and experience of RQF/QCF qualifications.
• Occupational experience within Residential Childcare.
• Experience of teaching and facilitating learning.
• Proven ability to achieve positive learner outcomes and meet targets.
• Good IT and digital learning skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and relevant sector legislation.
• Commitment to CPD, reflective practice and the ETF Professional Standards.

Additional Requirement

Current full driving licence and access to a vehicle where required, with appropriate business insurance.

Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds