Study Programme Tutor - Employability Tutor

Central YMCA; United States; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday leave

Mental health day

Volunteering days (up to 5)

4% Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Charity Employee Discount Scheme

Dedicated weekly admin day with remote

Job summary

Central YMCA is seeking an Employability Study Programme Tutor to deliver practical learning experiences at our Doncaster centre. You will guide learners from assessment through to completion, helping them build employability skills, confidence and recognised qualifications across Entry Level to Level 2 programmes, including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths.

You will combine classroom teaching with employability skills development and pastoral support to prepare learners for

Qualifications

• PGCE, Cert Ed or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (or equivalent).
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant vocational subject.
• Experience teaching English and Maths up to Level 2.
• Experience delivering engaging learning to post-16/Further Education students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver employability and skills-based teaching to post-16 learners.
• Teach Entry Level to Level 2, including Functional Skills and GCSE English & maths.
• Embed work readiness, behaviour and social skills into lessons.
• Monitor learner progress and set individual learning targets.
• Organise and support assessments, coursework and examinations.
• Provide pastoral and tutorial support to learners.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organisational skills

Digital skills

Education

PGCE/Cert Ed or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

Level 3 qualification in relevant vocational subject

Job description

As an Employability Study Programme Tutor, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and practical learning experiences to young people at our centre in Doncaster.

You will support learners from initial assessment through to successful completion, helping them build employability skills, confidence, and recognised qualifications. Delivery will include Entry Level to Level 2 programmes, including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths.

This role combines classroom teaching, employability skills development, and pastoral support, preparing learners for progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further education. You will also work closely with apprenticeship teams and external partners to support positive learner outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver employability and skills-based teaching to post-16 learners
• Teach Entry Level to Level 2, including Functional Skills and GCSE English & maths
• Embed work readiness, behaviour, and social skills into lessons
• Monitor learner progress and set individual learning targets
• Organise and support assessments, coursework, and examinations
• Provide pastoral and tutorial support to learners
• Maintain accurate learner records using ICT and tracking systems

You're passionate about helping young people develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to succeed in education, employment and life. Whether you're an experienced Employability Tutor, Further Education Lecturer or vocational trainer, you'll be committed to creating engaging learning experiences that inspire learners to achieve their goals.

You will have:

• A PGCE, Cert Ed or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (or equivalent teaching qualification).
• A minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant vocational subject.
• Experience of teaching English and Maths up to Level 2.
• Experience of delivering engaging learning to young people within a Further Education or post-16 setting.
• The ability to build positive relationships, motivate learners and adapt your teaching to meet a range of learning needs.
• Strong classroom management, communication, organisational and digital skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, learner wellbeing and delivering high-quality education that supports positive progression.

Central YMCA is the world's first YMCA and a national charity with a proud heritage of creating opportunities for people to thrive. Today, we are dedicated to transforming lives through education, skills and employability, helping young people and adults gain the confidence, qualifications and experience they need to build brighter futures.

As an independent training provider, we deliver high-quality study programmes, apprenticeships and vocational training in partnership with employers, equipping learners with the skills and knowledge to succeed in work while supporting employers to develop a skilled workforce.

Everything we do is driven by our charitable purpose. We work to break down barriers to learning, raise aspirations and create opportunities for individuals, while delivering high-quality, sustainable programmes that make a lasting difference to learners, employers and the communities we serve.

If you're passionate about creating opportunities through education and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join Central YMCA?

• Dedicated weekly administration day with the opportunity to work remotely.
• Smaller class sizes, enabling you to build positive relationships with learners and provide personalised support.
• A supportive and collaborative curriculum team that values innovation and wellbeing.
• Access to funded professional development.
• Generous annual leave, plus access to a range of employee wellbeing benefits.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's futures through high-quality vocational education.

What we offer

• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Extra annual paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days
• 4% Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - a wide range of free and confidential services for you and your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
• Charity Employee Discount Scheme

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