Volunteer Digital Skills Tutor

Novanew; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization seeks a passionate and experienced digital skills tutor to support adult learners in improving their computer literacy. The role includes planning and delivering engaging classes while promoting safeguarding and equal opportunities. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to enhancing the lives of marginalized communities.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping people achieve their potential.
• Able to plan, monitor, and evaluate courses effectively.
• High level of computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver digital skills courses for adult learners.
• Support learners individually and as part of a team.
• Maintain excellent relationships with colleagues and students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Digital skills

Written English

Education

Qualified digital skills practitioner

Job description

Job description

Are you passionate about education and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to fulfill their potential? If you’re knowledgeable in the field of Digital Skills and able to facilitate engaging, in-person sessions for adult learners, we’d love to hear from you!

Purpose of role

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and creative tutor with excellent interpersonal, numeracy, and digital skills; excellent written English; and efficient organisational skills.

The aim is to support adult learners who need to improve their digital skills, working both individually and as part of the Adult Education team to plan and deliver an agreed number of digital skills courses.

Day/time: Monday & Friday – 10:30am – 12:30

Start: 20/06/25

End: 28/07/25

Course description

This class is specifically aimed at learners (ESOL Entry 2 +) who want to develop their basic digital skills. We work on essential computer functions such as turning devices on and off, using the mouse, and navigating applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Lessons cover a wide range of topics with a focus on practicing digital literacy skills.

You need to:

• Be passionate about helping people achieve their potential
• Be a qualified/experienced digital skills practitioner
• Be knowledgeable in your subject field
• Be able to carry out effective planning, monitoring, and evaluation of courses
• Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy
• Use your own initiative, and organise and prioritise your workload
• Meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Identify and implement changes in existing systems
• Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and students
• Demonstrate awareness of and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, according to the charity’s ethos
• Be committed to providing a quality service and implementing quality improvements
• Value equal opportunities and diversity
• Take an active role in the life of the charity, supporting its aims and values
• Work flexibly throughout the week/over the year by prior agreement
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK

About Nova

Based in North Kensington since 1983, Nova serves its poorest wards and surrounding London boroughs. We work with individuals from marginalized and disadvantaged communities to develop their potential and achieve better futures. Nova addresses each person as an individual, supporting them to reach their goals and improve their lives. We reach over 2,000 people annually by developing knowledge, education, and confidence; connecting diverse groups; and providing opportunities.

Our work operates on two levels:

• Grassroots community support, including responsive actions (e.g., Grenfell, COVID-19), adult education, IAG, family programs, and volunteering
• Wider dialogue events and influencing, focusing on challenging stigma, prejudice, and inequality, working with individuals, organizations, networks, and decision-makers to turn conversations into action