About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and committed Employability Tutor to join our Study Programme Delivery Team. You will deliver engaging, face-to-face sessions to learners aged 16–18, helping them build the skills, confidence and behaviours needed to progress into further education, employment or training. The anticipated start date is late August 2026.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives within a supportive and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from those located across the South East in London, Essex and Kent.
About Us We are a family-run independent training provider dedicated to delivering safe, inclusive and high-quality learning experiences. Our programmes support learners to progress in education, work and life. We are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted and hold accreditations from the Good Work Standard and Mindful Employer. We offer a welcoming culture where staff feel supported, valued and able to develop professionally.
What You’ll Do
* Deliver engaging employability sessions tailored to individual learner needs
* Manage a caseload of learners, providing guidance and support to ensure successful completion
* Assess learner progress using a range of methods and provide timely, constructive feedback
* Identify and report additional learning needs to support learner achievement and funding compliance
* Embed English and maths within teaching, working collaboratively with Functional Skills tutors
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date learner records in line with internal procedures
* Monitor progress, address barriers to learning, and support timely completion of assessments
* Contribute to learner progress reviews with relevant colleagues
* Plan and deliver schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources
* Prepare learners for assessments in line with internal, awarding body and ESFA requirements
* Promote safeguarding, British Values, Prevent, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
What We're Looking For
Essential
* Experience working with young people aged 16–18 in an education or support setting
* Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or Level 3 Award in Education & Training) and/or an Assessor qualification (e.g. CAVA, TAQA, A1 or equivalent) - we can provide training for either a teaching or assessing qualification, so long as you hold one of these
* Minimum Level 2 English and maths
* Experience delivering employability or vocational learning within post-16 education
* Knowledge of assessment practices, including formative and summative methods
* Strong communication, organisational and ICT skills
* Ability to motivate and engage young learners
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Desirable
* Experience working on Study Programmes or similar provision
Training will be provided where required. The role is subject to a DBS check, qualification verification and online screening as part of our safer recruitment process.
Shortlisted candidates will complete a short pre-interview task and deliver a 10-minute micro-teach. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know—we are happy to support you.
Why Join Us?
* Work in a supportive, inclusive and values-driven family run company
* Be part of a team that is passionate about learner success
* Access ongoing CPD and development opportunities
* Contribute to high-quality provision recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted
Our Commitment to Inclusion and Safeguarding We are committed to building a diverse team and we’re working hard to ensure the organisation is a truly inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented. We take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously and expect all staff to share our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults.
How to Apply
If you have the relevant skills and experience, please use the quick apply button or email your CV/covering letter to nikki.curtis@jga-group.co.uk - applications are reviewed and progressed daily, so we encourage you to apply today.
Due to application volumes, we may not respond to all applicants. If you do not hear from us, please assume you have not been shortlisted.