Skills Development Tutor

The Growth Company; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Safeguarding & DBS checks

Job summary

The Growth Company Education and Skills team is seeking a dedicated Skills Development Tutor to design, deliver and improve training across Accounting Apprenticeships at Levels 2 to 4. The role focuses on achieving positive learner outcomes and preparing learners for AAT examinations.

The position offers hybrid working with two days per week at Warren Bruce Court, Trafford Park, and the remaining days from home.

Qualifications

• Delivers AAT modules up to Level 3 with progression to Level 4.
• Requires 3 years in finance industry.
• 1–2 years in teaching, learning and assessment, with OFSTED knowledge.
• Maintains up-to-date subject expertise and AAT qualifications.
• Diploma in Education & Training or willingness to gain teaching qualification.
• Strong communication with diverse learners.
• Good planning and organisation; coaching mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver sequential learning sessions (face-to-face and remote) to Level 4.
• Manage caseloads to support progression and opportunities.
• Assess learner work; provide structured feedback and development objectives.
• Set and review learner targets; monitor KPI progress.
• Track progress against KSB outcomes; apply support funds as needed.
• Contribute to quality assurance, CPD, safeguarding and health & safety.
• Engage with evenings, taster days and employer activities to build caseloads.

Skills

AAT delivery up to L3 (develop to L4)

Finance industry experience

Teaching/assessing experience (1-2 yrs

Strong communication

Planning & organisational skills

Coaching and development

Education

Diploma in Education and Training

AAT or equivalent qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

eLearning platforms

Job description

The Growth Company (GC) Education and Skills team is looking for a dedicated Skills Development Tutor to design, deliver, and continually improve training across Accounting Apprenticeships at Levels 2 to 4. The role is focused on supporting positive learner outcomes by developing the knowledge, skills, behaviours and attitudes needed for progression and success, while delivering structured AAT Level 2 to Level 4 taught sessions that prepare learners for their examinations.

Please note, this role offers hybrid working, with two days per week based at Warren Bruce Court, Trafford Park, and the remaining days working from home. Both full-time and part-time working arrangements will be considered.

As one of the largest providers of skills and training in the UK, we are dedicated to supporting businesses and individuals with apprenticeships, higher education, and commercial training. We help people to develop their skills across a diverse range of sectors and levels, with our work with leading businesses to ensure our curriculum boosts the career prospects of individuals and productivity of businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver sequential face-to-face and remote learning sessions in line with the Accounting Standards and AAT requirements up to Level 4.
• Manage client caseloads to retain business, support learner progression and new opportunities to enable learners to progress in their chosen career.
• Assess learner work and provide structured feedback, setting collaborative development objectives with learners, employers, and in some instances, parents.
• Set, monitor, and review learner progress targets using accurate starting points, ensuring KPI achievement and stakeholder commitment to the learner journey.
• Track and risk-band learner progress against KSB outcomes, applying support funds and tools to enable learners to achieve their apprenticeship.
• Drive curriculum improvements through stakeholder feedback and ensure compliance with learner commitment statements, diagnostics, and end-point assessment processes.
• Contribute to quality assurance, CPD, and safeguarding, including self-assessment cycles, health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and proactive management of learner needs.
• Engage in open evenings, taster days, IAG, and employer activities to meet targets and build caseloads across apprenticeships alongside our commercial sales team.

About you:

• Competent use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) to enhance the learner journey.
• Proficient with digital systems and eLearning platforms to guide and support learners effectively.
• Motivating and inspiring approach that encourages learner engagement and achievement.
• Supportive and enabling attitude always fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills Required:

• Must have experience of delivering AAT modules up to L3 minimum with a requirement to be developed to deliver L4.
• Minimum 3 years vocational industry experience working within Finance.
• 1–2 years teaching, learning, and assessment experience, with knowledge of OFSTED quality standards.
• Up-to-date subject expertise and relevant AAT or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Diploma in Education and Training or happy to be developed to achieve relevant teaching qualifications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and motivate a wide range of diverse learner needs.
• Effective planning and organisational skills to manage workload efficiently.
• Proven coaching ability to support learner development and progression.

We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Safeguarding the welfare of all individuals, including vulnerable adults and young people is a core priority at GC, and we expect all staff to uphold this responsibility. All Education and Skills appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check and a professional social media check, carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd) at no cost to the successful candidate.

Please note: It is an illegal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.

If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.