Workforce Adult Skills Tutor, Part Time

South Essex College of Further & Higher Education; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A further education college in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a skilled Employability Tutor to deliver IT and work skills training to help unemployed adults secure employment. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 teaching qualification and experience in teaching adults. This role includes 22.5 hours of work per week and provides various benefits, including 35 days of holiday and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

35 days holiday plus bank holidays

Teacher's pension

Free breakfast at most campuses

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience teaching adults.
• Proven ability to support learners in developing employability skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver work skills and basic IT training to unemployed adults.
• Assess learner progress and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with college staff and agencies to enhance outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Lesson preparation skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 teaching or training qualification

Job description

We are looking for a motivated, skilled Employability Tutor to help deliver work skills and basic IT in a fast‑paced environment to help the unemployed get into work.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver work skills and basic IT training to unemployed adults.
• Support learners in developing employability and job‑search skills.
• Prepare and plan lessons, assess learner progress, and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with college staff and external agencies to enhance learner outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 teaching or training qualification.
• Experience teaching adults.
• Strong communication and lesson preparation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Employment details:

• 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
• Southend and Thurrock campuses.

Benefits:

• 35 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• College closure days.
• Teacher's pension.
• Continued professional development.
• Free breakfast at most campuses (term time only).
• Free parking (subject to obtaining a parking permit).
• Subsidised eye tests.
• Contribution to flu injections.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• RAC discounts.

Applications must be made via the college website. The college reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.